If you have accidentally changed the screen size of a Samsung TV, you can revert it using the remote by navigating to settings. However, if your Samsung TV remote fails to work, then there are other ways available. This article shows alternative methods to change the screen size of a Samsung TV without a remote control.
Change the Samsung TV Screen Size Using Physical Buttons
All Samsung TVs come with a physical button to operate the TV. However, the number of physical buttons on the TV differs depending on the model you own. If your Samsung TV has Power, Volume, Channel, Source, and Menu buttons, you can use the Menu button to change the screen size.
1. Tap the Menu button on your Samsung TV, which will usually be located at the side or back of your TV.
2. Then, use the Channel or Volume buttons to navigate to the Settings option.
3. Move to the right end of the screen and select All Settings.
4. Then, move to the Picture section and select Picture Size Settings.
5. In that, you can select your desired aspect ratio and change the screen size of your Samsung TV.
If you have a Samsung TV that comes with only one Power button, you can’t access the Settings option. In that case, try the next method to change the TV screen size.
Use Remote Apps to Change the Screen Size on Samsung TV
As mentioned in the previous section, if your Samsung TV has a single Power button, you cannot use that button to change the screen size. Alternatively, you can use Samsung’s SmartThings app to adjust the screen size. This app is officially available on the Play Store and App Store.
Before using the app, check if your Samsung TV is connected to WiFi, which should be the same as your phone. Once you open the app, use the remote interface to navigate to the Picture Settings on your Samsung TV to change the screen size.
Besides SmartThings, you can use an unofficial IR remote app for Samsung TV as a substitute. These remote apps work exactly like your standard TV remote, as it uses infrared signals. The requisite is an Android phone equipped with an IR blaster. A few of the best IR remote apps to control your Samsung TV are as follows.
Run the IR remote app, follow the on-screen prompts, and choose a remote. If the remote layout is ready, use it to go to the Samsung TV’s picture settings and modify the screen size.
Change Screen Size on Samsung TV Using a Keyboard or Mouse
Another way to change the screen size on a Samsung TV is by using a wireless keyboard (with a touchpad) or mouse. Just unplug the keyboard and mouse from a PC and connect it to your Samsung TV via the USB port. Once connected, a mouse pointer will appear on your screen. Then, tap the Enter or Esc key on your keyboard to bring up the Smart Hub menu. Then, go to Samsung Smart TV Settings, choose All Settings, and change the adjust screen size using the Picture Settings option.
FAQ
Yes, if you reset your Samsung TV, the changes you have made in the Picture Settings will be reverted to defaults.
The Picture Size Settings menu may be grayed out if you are currently using a streaming app like Netflix or Disney+. Simply close those apps and check if the menu is now accessible.
The screen size options you can set on Samsung TV are 16:9, 4:3, Zoom 1, Zoom 2, Wide Fit, Screen Fit (or) Fit to Screen, Smart View 1, and Smart View 2.
