How to use Ambient Mode on Samsung QLED TV

Step 1. To enter Ambient Mode, press the Ambient button on your Samsung Smart Remote, or press Home, and navigate to the Ambient icon that is located on the Home menu bar.

Step 2. When you select a category at the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a preview of the available features and content.

Step 3. To view more detailed information, highlight it, and then press the Up directional button. Press Home to return to TV mode.

You can press the Up button on your remote to view detailed information about the content on your screen in Ambient Mode. But it doesn´t end there - you can customize the content on your screen to make it look even more unique.

Press the Down directional button to change these settings:

• Color and Theme: Choose a color and theme for the on-screen content.

• Backgrounds: Change the background color of the content in Ambient Mode.

• Shadow Effects: Apply a shadow effect to give more depth to images.

• Brightness: Adjust the brightness level.

• BG Saturation: Adjust the color saturation of the background.

• BG Color Tone: Adjust the color tone of the background.

• BG R-Gain/BG G-Gain/BG B-Gain: Adjust the red, green, and blue contrast of the background.

• Routine: Create your own routines using the SmartThings app. You can also use preset themes.

• Special Edition: Features artwork and interior designs that you can choose from.

• Mood: Several options are available to create the right ambience for your home.

• Relaxation: Calming, nature-inspired scenes to help you unwind.

• Décor: Enjoy beautifully designed content on your TV.

• Info: Keep yourself up to date by displaying the current weather, temperature, time, and latest news. 
  Note: This function may not be available depending on your location.

• Artwork: Search for famous artwork and photography to use as your background.

• Background Theme: Select from themes chosen by Samsung.

• About Ambient Mode: Access information about Ambient Mode.

Adjust the Ambient Mode as you want it to be. You can modify Auto Brightness level, Sleep After time, and Reset All Photos. To do so, press the Ambient button on the remote control to enter Ambient Mode, and then select Settings.

• Auto Brightness: Change the level of auto brightness setting for Ambient Mode. TVs with Ambient Mode have a sensor detecting brightness. The screen will dim in dark settings so as to blend into the surroundings and save power.
• Sleep After(Ambient Off Timer): Set the time when the Ambient Mode turns off automatically. If there's no input for the set time, the screen will go off. The default timer is 4 hours.
• Reset all Photos: Clear all of the photos transferred from your mobile device. 

Step 1. Once your TV has been connected with SmartThings, open the app and turn on your TV.

Step 2. In the SmartThings app, select the TV that you want to add your photos to.

Step 3. Tap Ambient Mode.

Step 4.  Then, select My Photo Album. From here, you will have many different options to choose from, such as how your imagenes will be displayed. You could use a dynamic filter, create a daily or monthly calendar, and more! You can also design these options to your liking by selecting Edit.

Step 5. After choosing your preferred layout, tap Select photos.

Step 6. You may select up to 50 images to be displayed on your TV. If you pick more than one, then the images will be displayed randomly as a slideshow. Once you have finished, tap View on TV. Your images will now display on your TV!

* This feature is only available on specific models. Please refer to your user manual for more information