How to Fix Home Button Not Working on Samsung TVs

TV remotes are an essential part of any TV out there. Regardless of the price or the type of TV you own. As it is with all electronics, there are times when certain things don’t function properly, and the same can be said of the TV remotes.

Several Samsung TV users repeatedly reported home button is not working perfectly. So, what causes this issue, and how do you fix it? Let’s take a look.

Fix the Home Button Not Working on Samsung TVs

This is an issue that is different from when the remote is completely not responding. In the case of the Home button not working on your Samsung TV remote, all other buttons and functions can be performed except for the Home button.

Now, there can be several reasons why the Home button on your Samsung TV remote is not working. Here are two reasons why the Home button might not be working:

Dirt or grease surrounding the home button
Software glitch with the Samsung TV

Now, these issues seem to be simple and nothing complicated. However, the issue seems to be persistent on older as well as newer Samsung TVs. But, regardless of the TV model, there are a few troubleshooting methods that you can try for yourself.

Here are a few fixes that you can try with your Samsung TV to resolve the issue of the home button not working. These are simple and easy to follow troubleshooting methods and will not take a lot of your time.

Clean Up Your Remote

The remote is prone to a lot of dust, dirt, and grime. So, if the Home button on your remote has some dirt, take a soft cloth and give the remote a complete wipe down. Make sure that the cloth is dry and do not use any type of liquids on your remote as it may render your remote inoperable.

How to Fix Home Button Not Working on Samsung TVs

Perform A Soft Reset Of Your Samsung TV

Performing a soft reset of your Samsung TV will not erase any data or apps that have been installed on your Samsung TV. A soft reset will simply power off your TV and clear off everything that is stored on your TV’s RAM. Here is how you can perform a soft reset.

Switch your Samsung TV off using the remote.
Once it has powered down, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
Let the TV rest for about a minute or two. You can leave it alone for five minutes, but it’s not recommended.
Now, plug the TV back into the power outlet and switch it on.
Wait for everything to load up and press the home button on your remote. The button should function as normal.

Perform A Forced Factory Reset

Now, this is a route where you will lose all data and apps that you have installed on your Samsung TV so, make sure to make a note of whatever apps you have installed, settings that you have changed, and all the account credentials for any streaming services that you might have signed in to.

Switch your Samsung TV on.
Now press and hold the power button on your Samsung TV for 5 seconds. This button will usually be on the tinder side of the TV or at the left or right sides of the TV unit.
Once you leave the button, grab the TV remote and keep the power button pressed for 5 seconds.
Release the button to the remote and wait.
Your Samsung TV will now automatically restart and bring you to the initial or first-time setup screen.
Complete the setup and download your apps. The Home button should now be working just fine.

Now, the above-mentioned troubleshooting steps should work perfectly fine. But, if you still have an issue with the Home button not working or responding, you might have to make use of your smartphone to control your Samsung TV. This will work for almost all modern Samsung smart TVs.

You can also take a look at our detailed guide on resetting the Samsung TV.

Control Your Samsung Smart TV with your Smartphone

For this to work, you will need to make use of the SmartThings app. This app is available for Android and iOS smartphones, as well as all Samsung smartphones. Simply download it from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or the Galaxy App Store on your Samsung smartphone.

Download the SmartThings app on your smartphone and sign in with your Samsung account.
Ensure that the account is the same one as that of your Samsung TV.
Tap on the plus icon in the top right corner.
Select Add Device.
Under the Samsung Device option, tap on the Add button.
Select TV from the list of devices.
Make sure that your Samsung TV is on and is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as that of your smartphone.
In a few moments, the app will begin searching for Samsung TVs nearby.
Select your Samsung TV from the list when it appears.
On your Samsung TV a PIN will be displayed, enter this PIN into the SmartThings app.
Once the pairing has been completed, you can name your TV, give it a room location, and choose to set it as your favorite TV.

Controlling Your Samsung TV with Your Smartphone

Once you have paired your Samsung TV with the SmartThings app on your smartphone, it is simple and easy to use your smartphone s the remote for your TV,

Launch the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
Make sure that your Samsung TV and your smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Tap on the tile that has your TV on it.
Now a page with different settings and options will appear. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a floating Remote button. Tap on it.
Swipe either left or right to make use of the various buttons/controls for your Samsung TV.
And this is how you can control your Samsung TV by using the SmartThings app on your smartphone.

Have these fixes helped you solve the issue? Also, if you have recently purchased a new Samsung TV, do let us know in the comment section if this issue popped up or if there has been no issue whatsoever. Do mention the model number of your Samsung TV as it can help other users who might be planning to buy a new Samsung TV.

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