Samsung Troubleshooting

Samsung Troubleshooting

Set Local Time on Samsung Tizen Screens

Why this matters: Setting the correct local time of the device ensures that date-based content, advanced schedule and the Date Time Overlay show on screen correctly.

Steps to configure local time:

  1. Using the Samsung remote, power on your screen and open the Samsung menu.
  2. Navigate to System > Time > NTP Settings. Configure the following:
    • Network Time Protocol (NTP) – Set to Use
    • Server URL – Enter the NTP server for your region (e.g., for New Zealand: nz.pool.ntp.org)
    • Time Zone – Select your Time Zone (sometimes listed as time zone in software settings).
  3. Select [Save] to apply your settings.

Screen is not updating. Screen is blank/black

  1. Make sure the screen is powered on.
  2. Check the network connection
    1. Using the Samsung remote, power the screen on and open the Samsung menu
    2. Navigate to Network > Open Network Settings and choose one of the options below:
        1. Fixed (recommended) - Plug your ethernet cable in and select [Yes] to setup a wired network
        2. WiFi - Select the 'Wireless' option, choose your wifi network, enter the password and select the [Go] button on the onscreen keyboard or hit Enter/Return on your USB wireless keyboard
  3. Check the time in the screen and set it to the proper time.
  4. Check the slide is assigned to the Screen and it is active 

Resolve 'Get auth token' log error

App not syncing or downloading? If the auth code you've entered is confirmed as correct, check the System > Time > NTP Settings. The timezone and date/time must be accurate in order for the app to function correctly


How to locate your screen information

To help with troubleshooting, you may need to access details such as the Samsung model or software version. You can find this information by pushing Menu on the TV remote and selecting Support > Contact Samsung.

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