Updated: March 17, 2023
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Samsung tv is new so is the sound bar it’s connected to a DIRECTV box When using the Samsung remote the tv stays on and has to be turned off manually

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Nice to meet you, *****!
All Samsung TVs have a TV control button that will allow you to turn the TV on/off, and change the volume and source input. You can find it on TV directly.

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I’m trying to shut all components down with the remote
i can turn them all on easily

You have to use the remote that goes with your TV, you can't control both devices with one remote.

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but the tv won’t shut down with the remote
yes I am

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With the one that goes with it manufactural?

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Yes
Samsung

Have you tried to replace batteries in it?

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they are new

Are you able to control TV with it remote? Press the Home button i.e. and see if it takes you anywhere?

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Yes

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So remote works?
But doesn't shut it down?

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Yes

Got you

  1. Open Settings, and then select General.
  2. Select Reset, enter your PIN (0000 is the default), and then select Reset.
  3. To complete the reset, select OK. Your TV will restart automatically.
    After it will finish restarting, please try to turn it on
    and off with your remote.
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Ok I’m trying to find reset

You can't see it?

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no

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Than navigate to Settings, select Support, and then select Self Diagnosis.

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Reset now tv restarting

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It’s much better. Thx

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