The manner in which your controller pairs with another device plays a role here. Follow the instructions on the screen, but be sure to consult the pairing process of your preferred controller, too. To pair your controller, jump into the Gaming Hub and select the controller icon on the far left side of the Hub’s home screen. I used an Xbox Series X controller as I intended to spend the most time with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Samsung notes that “other third-party Bluetooth controllers may be compatible,” but there’s no guarantee unless it’s confirmed by Samsung. We’ve tested and reviewed plenty of popular PC and Xbox controllers to help you shop, but be sure to confirm its compatibility with Samsung Gaming Hub ahead of time.

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Here’s where you can find controller compatibility information for each service: Samsung’s official list of supported controllers is a great place to start, but note that each cloud gaming service has its own list of recommended controllers, so while some controllers will work across all of Samsung Gaming Hub’s available services, their functionality might change from one service to the next. I paired an Xbox Series X controller with the Samsung S95B OLED TV.īefore you jump into the action, it’s imperative that you pair a controller with your TV. Pairing a controller with your Samsung TV Note: While we haven't tested the Samsung S95B after installing update 1302.5, we've read reports from some users that this update changes the appearance of the S95B's Movie picture mode. Gaming Hub should appear once you’ve given your TV a hard reboot. Fortunately, there’s a quick solution: Turn off your TV, unplug it from the wall, wait about thirty seconds, and plug it back in.

However, if your experience is anything like mine, the Gaming Hub icon will still be absent, even after updating and restarting the TV. Your mileage here may vary, depending on the strength of your internet connection.Īfter the update, the Samsung Gaming Hub should appear on the sidebar of your TV’s home screen, marked by a small controller icon. In my experience, downloading and installing version 1302.5 to the Samsung S95B took about fifteen minutes-longer than an update of this size typically takes. You need to install a software update that adds Samsung Gaming Hub to your TV.

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