How to Record Live Television from Your Samsung Smart TV to an External Device
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2018
- In this video I'll show you how you can record live television from your Samsung Smart TV to an external device so you can watch it at a later date. For this you will either need an external USB hard drive or a USB stick. Please note that a USB stick may not always be compatible with every Samsung Smart television.
To set up your external hard drive or USB stick simply plug it into one of the spare USB ports on the back of the television, and then press the record button on your remote control and follow the on-screen instructions. 
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Thanks mate, very useful.
Fantastic thank you
Have you tried recording TV screens by your ubs recording function, not TV programs. I've heard some say that this tv only records programs over-the-air. So scrren capture is different from TV programs recording. Do you mind telling me? Thank you.
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Thanks for your help.
Cheers Gareth NZ
Can’t wait to try this when I get home from work
can you record anything on your tv screen like if you was on your pc connected to the tv could you record that?
can u use dis even if u r playing games
Great video Thank you, Does every Samsung TV have this capability
Can I watch android tv (change source) while the tv is recording a channel? Also is there a way to record analog channels?
Details of the USB would be helpful. I’ve bought 3 and in each case the TV thinks the space is a fraction of what is actually on the usb. What exactly works?
Thanks for the info, cheers 👍
Ps did you buy the earrings? 😉
😂
I have a Samsung Smart Monitor TM5, can I watch tv without an internet connection (e.g. with a digital tv receptor)? Thanks!
Thanks for the info. The USB memory is too short. I'm going to hook it up to my android it has great storage space. I want to record tv programs and store it on my laptop.
So much simpler on my current 5 year old Sony Smart TV where there are dedicated buttons for instant record to USB stick or other hard drive.
Oh goodness! Stop slapping thr harddrive
I thought exactly the same thing!
+1
But you have no idea how the harddrive was acting before the video. He deserves it. ;-)
@@Msb12ie It never worked again after twating it all the time 😂
Good video but the slapping is too much
Can programs downloaded be kept or will they delete themselves after a while?
It is important to know that with Samsung you can only play stuff back on that actual TV that recorded it. So if, for example, your kid is going to be on a TV show and you think recording it means you will have it for ever, you will only have it while you hang onto that TV and won't be able to share it.
Yes and No
There are definitely ways to convert the files
@@Thr33.Sid3z Samsung encrypted files? Tell me more...
doesn't work on my new samsung? tried a usb and a hard drive? Any ideas please?
If it manages to record, can the recording be transferred onto a laptop?
Not as simple as that! My HHD 500GB is only recognized as storage and it wont either record or pause. Any ideas? I have formatted it in eFAT and NTFS and still same result. Thanks.
We'll see
i have always been able to record on my Samsung tv, but the issue i have is it wont play on any other tv, only my own tv, probably because the usb stick has to be formatted to my tv, but is there a way around this, i want to be able to watch it on any tv i plug my stick in to.
Hi good video, but if we go on sky eg press play, can we change source or no?
good question!
How can you do this with a DVD recorder?
I have a CCTV camera connected to the AV on my TV, does anyone know if its possible to record that feed to an external drive in the background?
Can you use this method for the RUclips app on smart hub?
Gareth Shepherd yes
Any chance to convert it into mp4 or any other file format supported by PC or Android???
no, you can only play the recordings on the tv
I Don't have a Smart TV. My Videos don't play either from the USB, only photos work. I tried 2 different remote controls, and it shows all the video file, except it won't Play any of the videos on the USB. Any suggestions, apart from throwing the TV out the window?
I purchased my new Samsung tv in 2020 thinking it was a given that it would record tv shows on a USB stick, but this was not the case...much cheaper subpar tv's offer this capability to record.
Will this work without the ''smart'' tv? Reg tv
Hey my friend, Nice video,so I am going to buy a HDD for my Samsung tv ES8000 will the hard drive have to be a particular format? Or will the tv format it anyway, thank you
works fine formatted in ntfs for me
@@fraserp2377 I went ahead and bought a Toshiba canvio 1T , works brilliant 👍
As soon as I heard your accent I thought "Nope, not gonna help me with my U.S. based Samsung "smart" tv... they block 🚫 recording but don't tell ya...
will this work on vizio?
I have a Vizio . If this works on ALL Samsung smart TVs ,I will go buy one. DO all current models have this capability?
I have my first vizio smart TV too! I don't like it because you can't do that on that one. I miss that feature.
Please tell me mode number of TV
Just been out and bought a Sandisk usb 3 (having watched this video) to use on my Samsung tv to do this - the tv picked up the usb and formatted the drive through the tv no problem, however I am only able to access 'existing videos' through the tv menu from the usb (as I can see the usb folder within recorded tv opition) - I 'do have' the record button but when pressed I just get a notification saying 'not available'? Any ideas or have a come to the end of the road and just now have a spare usb stick? - SINCE - Established it will record but 'only' from the standard aerial tv channels and 'not' from a selected hdmi source selected device ie iptv from mag box/ firestick etc.
Thank you for this answer! In other words, this video is truly only for informational and educational purposes and has no practical use since free-to-air channels are complete garbage.. Still good to know for sure.
OP did that include recording or not trying to record anything from their TV Plus app?
@@ZaptamusInHisPrime Not got the tv plus app so never tried it and don't know anything about the app. My experience was that it did not work on selecting a different hdmi source ie hdmi 2 to record from - that's all I can tell you.
@@delta710 fair enough, I appreciate the info my brotha.
Brooo the record is not doing anything for me!! I really need to REC something🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 help plz!
Can I play mpgs copied from my computer?
Hmmm, why doesnt it just record on the TV itself? Not sure why it needs a stick? Happy Easter!
should this work on the 2016 models
Will it still record if you turn the tv off
I can record ok but I can’t find a delete button anywhere, I’m using the standard remote which doesn’t have a record button, there’s play, Fast forward and reverse etc on screen and on the remote but no delete.
Can I record Netflix, Disney plus or Amazon with a samsung tv? I’m starting a reaction channel and I want to figure out how to record the content. I don’t have a pc. I have a Mac, ps5, iPhone and a Samsung tv
there is no recording button at my remote , I have Tv samsung smart series 5
Is it possible that when i watch my vhs tape on tv, record it at the same time to usb?
Thats what I'm trying to figure out!
I did not the tv could do this. All this time. My remote control does not have an actual record button though. It also says recording is not in the U.S. or Canada.
My Q7 LED doesn't come with a record button on the remote :/
Only if your Samsung has timeshift. As of 2020 32" Samsung TVs don't have timeshift.
You are the first person I've heard mention timeshift. So do all the other samsung tvs have the feature to pause rewind and resume? I'm wondering if I now want a smart tv. I don't like not being able to pause my shows. But it seems that smart tvs are all that's being sold now. How can you know if the TV has the timeshift? Before you buy.
@@susan4981 Hi susan. The way i was told to find out whether a TV has timeshift (Pause/FF/RW etc) is to check on the romote control. If the remote has a red record button it should have timeshift. However, i am not 100% sure that is accurate but it does make sense. Sorry i can't be more sure 🙂
Is there any way I can watch the recorded material on my laptop?
No you can try with linux
No problem recording in mine 2017 model but I'm confused why I can sometimes record one CH. And watch another but mostly I can't but if I maybe add two USB drives will u then be able to.??? Any one!!??
I’d also like to knowk this.
are there any other ways of doing this ?
other than getting an external recording box, no
Can anyboty tell me how to record things on usb in UE43NU7472? No word about that in the manual and there is no info in the menu :(
Is just not supported
I can find 2 recording options in my tv... but they dont do shit when i press them. Unbelievable. I miss the good old vhs days in this situation.
Just try avermedia 130 ez recorder you can record in HD but it has HDCP 1.4 (Avermedia Don’t need PC or lap to record) or just try oxlaw HDMI capture card but you must need lap or PC to capture use obs etc…
I have a 6 series samsung tv but it has no record button and the other one don't give me that option. It does recognize the usb stick though. Idk what's the deal. The tv is 2018 too.
I read it was only 7 series to record.
@@DrSleep00 no there is no any record button on 7 series remote
Me I cant turn lff that!
How I can play this video on PC because he didn't recognize format of video?
You cant play it anywhere except the tv
Do I have to erase all existing data before it can be used on the TV?
Yes
But you can’t play any of that USB recorded contact on another SMART tV or device can you !
Will this work with Freesat?
yes it does, i dont know if you can use the same hdd for both freesat and freeview at the same time though
well mine does not have record button
Is there a way I could do it by pluging it straight in to my computer.
no, it needs to be formatted to vfat, your computer is formatted to ntsf, unless you want to wipe your entire computer and use it exclusively as a hard disk then use a usb stick.
@@radughita1992 thanks for telling me
But the problem we can not play the videos recorded by tv on pc ???
Actually, in the US, you will need to change the region code (which I don't how to do) or flash the firmware to something else (which I don't know how to do.) The record capability is there but disabled in the US (according to the Samsung manual.)
Hi Kenneth, have you any words of wisdom to offer on recording from a Smart TV since you posted this comment 2 months ago?
Have you gotten any further along in the process yet?
Thanks!
@@momzilla9491 I haven't gotten any further. Even though smart TV's have an operating system, like computers, there do not seem to be "smart-TV" hackers, like there are phone and tablet hackers, who would figure out how to flash your TV to do everything it is capable of. TV's are probably "locked down" to prevent it. (If flashing were easy to figure out, they would soon get viruses, like computers, since they connect to the Internet.) Changing the region code should be possible, because you actually do this, maybe without realizing it, in the initial setup of your TV. That simultaneously sets the TV standards to where you are, and since TV standards are different in different areas, the TV would be unlikely to work as a TV, without a lucky coincidence . I think Samsung probably disabled recording because the strict US "digital rights" laws would have made them pay high fees.
@@kennethflorek8532 I found out that Smart TVs have a hidden menu. There are different codes for different years. My Sony Smart-Ass 2013 works with this code. You need to enter them in the order I show, fairly quickly.
Fair warning, you really need to learn ahead of time what you should look for, and don't change anything without writing down exactly what you did, so you can undo it. Press... Mute, 182, Power Button
There are a number of videos here on UT showing different codes if this one doesn't work for you.
I went in, but really didn't know what I was looking for to change the Region. I think we are in Region 2 being NTSC.
@@momzilla9491 I have a Samsung smart TV and the recording feature was disabled but I discovered through research about entering codes to access the service menu.
I am from the UK so what I needed to do was when the television was switched off I pressed the buttons and the following sequence:
Info, menu, mute and power. After a few seconds the menus came up and there were various options but again you need to be very careful and not modify anything unless you know what you are looking for. Anyway I found the extended PVR function and clicked on that which activated the recording feature for me.
@@garethsmyth6593 Hi Gareth,
Well that was really, really cleaver!
What is funny is my Condo Complex just renegotiated our Cable Contract and put in totally wireless connections and gave us a Record box. They installed it two days ago!
No matter. I am going to print your instructions and keep it in my Samsung manual. One day I will have another chance to Record on that amazing TV.
Thanks so very much for this discovery!!!!
That's a big HONK OUT, to my brother in the U.K.
Love from Canada
i dont have record instead it say e manual
same. what to do?
@@FRESHY_GG mine version isn't work first but I just change the model set on service menu and i get recording. Just it laggy depends on your device (I mean tv)
My samsung tv has 2 usb ports one says usb and the other says usb (HDD) which one should i plug the usb stick in to please ?
The one marked HDD, is for an external hard drive, as these require more power than other devices. Generally speaking, USB sticks, use a low amount of power, so either port should be fine. If not, just experiment.
Great thanks for the speedy reply ;)
@@subterraneansecret
where is the 'stop recoding button' please?
The same thing
Can I record my PS3 gameplay on smart TV
Why do you continually slap your hard drive?
This bad boy can fit so much video
to show him whos the boss. sometimes hard drives missbehave.
@@matkomilic201 Hahahahahaha! Nice one :'D
@@matkomilic201 crack me up..😀😀😀
It probably was very naughty!!
Does this still record when the tv is in standby?
I would also like to know whether it will record in standby mode
Yes it still records in standby
I don’t have that button on my remote 😖
Get a universal remote
damn that girl on tv has a god damn beard
My problem is that video recordings from my (now defunct) samsung tv won't play on my laptop because apparently they're in some dodgy encrypted format.
Yeah, that's an annoying problem. Don't understand why television companies would encrypt recordings, unless of course, they're being paid by the TV companies to do so.
What do you do if nothing happens when u press the record button
I have same situation
i thought this video is nothing till i noticed it was on pause
Like geforce now bro in 2021 au8000
I don't have that kind remote control.
on the smart remote press and hold the select button on your desired program to get the recording option
I am pressing the rec button but its saying not avoilable
Same for me
Then your usb drive is not good enough
What is with the irrellavent ear ring crap?
Probably avoiding youtube infringement.
I don't have recording button
Unfortunately not all TVs will have this function, but the majority do.
Doesn't work
it didnt work with my philips usb
Didn't work on my 2018 model Samsung!
Your country doesn't support rec mine too
0:01 R.I.P Headphone users
Unfortunately me
About to watch friends reunion and wanting to record it😅😅
I've had my Samsung TV just a few days and I loathe it. Why would you want to record something you're watching?!!! I want to record an upcoming programme if I'm going out. It's utterly stupid. I had an LG TV before and it was far easier to use.
25 years ago I was able to record a program from a cheap TV to a cheap VCR. Now, in the all-digital era, my 43" Samsung (worth 450 Eur) does not support recording, so how much should I have to spend for an all-in-one device? 1000 Eur? ...F@cking digital tecnology, it's just a bubble, a piece of shit...
I've been recording live tv using my playstation 3 since 2007 and I still do. Lol. Playstation was so a head of its time. The tv shows I record using my play tv kit can be transferred to a pen drive or external hard drive and stored on my computer when I want to free up space.
What language are you speaking... I speak English... you?
Zulu.