Hi Outdoor Lovers, Thank you for sharing your experience. Samsung remotes are designed to offer convenient control, but we understand if you’d prefer to use a universal remote. Many third-party remotes work well with Samsung TVs, though setup steps may vary by brand and model. To get started, we recommend checking the manufacturer’s instructions for programming codes and pairing methods. If you run into any trouble or have compatibility questions, Samsung Support is happy to help. You can reach us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (8AM – 9PM EST Mon – Fri, 8AM – 6PM Sat – Sun). LiveChat agents are also available at the ‘Support’ link on our website. ~ Samsung Advisor

Hi, Thank you for sharing your user experience. If your TV’s picture or sound settings keep resetting after a few minutes, it’s likely that Usage Mode is set to Retail Mode. This mode is intended for in-store display and will automatically reset certain settings every 5 minutes. To resolve this, change the Usage Mode to Home Mode by navigating to: Home > left directional key > Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Usage Mode > Home Mode If you need help making this change or have additional questions, please contact Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (8AM – 9PM EST Mon – Fri, 8AM – 6PM Sat – Sun). LiveChat agents are also available on our website. ~ Samsung Advisor