If you have a Samsung Smart TV whose remote has stopped working, don't panic. There are a few things you can try to get the remote back up and running.

Samsung has introduced a way to use your phone as a remote for your Samsung TV through their SmartThings app. This tool is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Users around the world are reporting that they are unable to load any apps on their Samsung TVs, likely due to a service disruption.

If you're still experiencing problems on your Samsung TV, some users suggest holding the power button on the remote until the TV force-restarts, as that seems to resolve the issue for many.