Driver Details

Samsung Tizen OS TV with SmartThings

By: RTI
Updated: Jan. 12, 2024
Version: 1.0

Description:

This driver is for controlling TiZen OS installed on Samsung TVs via SmartThings. Use this driver if you need to control more than 1 TV using SmartThings. 

Samsung TVs equipped with Tizen OS and integrated SmartThings functionality offer users a seamless and intuitive home entertainment experience. Tizen OS, developed by Samsung, serves as the operating system for these TVs, providing a user-friendly interface and smooth navigation. With Tizen, users can access a variety of apps, streaming services, and personalized content, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

  • Discovery of Tv's on the local network. Option to enter the required information if Discovery doesn't work. 

  • Full control and feedback. 

  • Two methods to turn TV on - SmartThings power On and WOL. Both are sent when a Power on command is issued.

  • Discrete inputs for DTV, HDMI1-4 and USB. 

  • App Launching with feedback, if app isn't installed it will take you to the install page automatically.

Version History:

Version 1.0 - Initial Release

Samsung Tizen OS TV with SmartThings

SAMSUNG|TIZEN TVS WITH SMARTTHINGS|IP|V1.0

Introduction & Manufacturer Profile

This driver is for Samsung Tizen Based Smart Televisions that are associated with the Smartthings App. It will not work with H & J Series TVs. To check if your TV is a Tizen based model, Go to the About this TV menu. If the software Version starts with a T, then it is a Tizen OS TV.

Version History

Version 1.0: Initial Release

Driver Features

Discovery of Tv’s on the local network. Option to enter the required information if Discovery doesn’t work. Full control and feedback. Two methods to turn TV on - Smartthings power On and WOL. Both are sent when a Power on command is issued. Discrete inputs for DTV, HDMI1-4 and USB. App Launching with feedback, if app isn’t installed it will take you to the install page automatically.

System Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Information

First thing you need to do is install the app on your phone/tablet and create a Smartthings account.

Once you have done that, add each TV you want to control to it.

Then you need to get a Personal Access Token.

To get the token go to - https://account.smartthings.com/tokens

Click on Generate new token button.

Give the Token a Name such as RTI Driver.

Under Authorized Scopes select Devices and make sure all 4 checkboxes are selected.

Then select the Generate Token button.

This will then give you the Personal Access Token.

Make a note of it, as once you leave the page you can never get access to it again.

RTI System Requirements

Integration Designer: 11.5 or later

XP FW: 23.5.11 or later

Internet Connection for both ID11 and the XP Processor

Driver Requirements

Correctly configured Smartthings Personal Access Token.

TV Must be added to the Smartthings App.

If you cancel the Discovery, you will need to manually enter the IP address and MAC address of all devices you have added to the project.

For each TV in Smartthings, a new instance will be added to the driver.

To add a device to the project, go to Add Workspace Item / Drivers / Existing Drivers and press the + next to Tizen TVs with Smartthings. Any Devices not already added to the project will be listed there.

Device Configuration

You need to allow notification prompts.

This is done by going to - Settings / General / External Device Manager / Device Connection Manager / Access Notification and set it to First Time Only.

You Also need Power on by Mobile enabled.

This is done by going to - Settings / General / Network / Expert Settings.

Driver Configuration

Make sure all TV’s that you want to use are powered on and connected to the network or discovery will not work.

Add driver to Global.

Once added you will be asked for your Personal Access Token - Enter it here.

You will then be asked if its ok to Scan the network for devices and retrieve the configuration from Smartthings.

If you select yes, ID11 will scan the network for any Samsung TV’s and retrieve the Configuration from Smartthings and add them to the driver.

If you select No, the driver will be started with no TV’s available. You will need to select the ‘Synch Driver with Smartthings’ Option to continue.

Once the driver is Synched, any TV’s associated with Smartthings will be available to add to your project.

You now need to go to Add new Workspace Item

Select Drivers

Under Tizen TVs with Smartthings in Existing Drivers Section, You will see all the TV’s available, Add the ones you wish to use.

If you haven’t performed a discovery yet, you will need to either select ‘Discover Devices’ or you will need to manually enter the IP address and Mac address of all devices you have added to the project.

Template Page Names:

Samsung TV

Cable/Satellite TV

System Testing

Integration Designer: ID11.5

XP Processor Model: XP-8v

XP Processor Firmware: 23.5.11

Device Model(s): QE43LS03BGUXXU

Device FW: T-PTMDEUC-1520.7

Support Contact

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