How to Record Programs from Samsung Smart TV

- "How do I record live TV on my Samsung Smart TV?"

- "How can I record TV shows or movies over the air on my Samsung Smart TV?"

Have you ever experienced the same problem - want to record on Samsung Smart TV but have no idea how to do it? Normally, you should watch programs or sports on a TV on schedule, but there are always times when you have no time to watch your favorite show or TV series at a regular time. That makes recording live TV on Samsung Smart TV much sense. But is it possible to record on a Samsung TV? If it is possible, then how to do it? Just keep reading.

Is It Possible to Record on Samsung Smart TV

YES, it is possible to record on Samsung TV. All Samsung Smart TVs have DVRs available for recording TV shows. But one thing that should be noted is that you should prepare a USB or a portable hard drive to save the recordings as almost all Samsung TVs don't come with built-in memory for storage.

For specific steps to record from Samsung Smart TV, you can refer to the following instructions.

How to Record on Samsung Smart TV

With the assistant of DVR and necessary hardware, you can record programs from Samsung Smart TV with ease, both instant and schedule screen recording.

What Do You Need to Record Samsung Smart TV

Beyond everything, there is a list of hardware you should prepare to record on a Samsung Smart TV.

• A Samsung TV with remote control.
• A source of channel reception like cable connection, set-top box, etc.
• An 8GB to 64GB USB drive.
• An external HDD with a USB cable.

Once you have everything prepared, then you can start recording Samsung Smart TV by following these steps.

How to Record Live TV from Samsung Smart TV

Step 1. Connect your USB drive to the USB port of your Samsung Smart TV. 

Step 2. Locate the channel or show you wish to record from Samsung Smart TV.

Step 3. Press the 123 button on your Samsung TV’s remote control. Then, you can get the remote displayed on the screen. Please select button with your remote. Select Record to start recording. For remote control models that doesn’t have a 123 button, click the REC button and your TV will start scanning the connected USB. Click on the Proceed button to go on. 

Step 4. After a while, your favorite TV show will be recorded and saved in the USB storage. 

How to Schedule Recording on Samsung Smart TV 

If you have no time to watch a TV show or series, then you can schedule and record them by following these simple steps. 

Step 1. Click 123 button on your remote control and select Schedule Manager. Or, tap the Home button on your remote control, select Live TV, and then press up on your remote to select Schedule Manager.

Step 2. Cycle across the Schedules tab and select Add Viewing or Add Recording.

Step 3. Select the TV show you wish to record. With the Repeat option, you can select to schedule for Everyday, Select Day, or Do not repeat. 

Step 4. Once done, go to the settings to set the time you wish to start recording before the show starts. 

Step 5. Once done, your TV will start capturing your loved shows at the scheduled time.

Also Read: How to Record on Roku >>

Limitations of Recording on Samsung Smart TV

Though recording on Samsung Smart TV doesn’t involve any complex procedure and you don’t even have to install any additional applications, there are still some drawbacks of recording on Samsung Smart TV. 

1. You're unable to choose the quality of the video you download, so you’re likely to download a video file with low resolution. 
2. Some smart TV models can’t recognize the USB drive you have, which requires you to buy a new USB drive. 
3. While using a USB stick, you may face the problem of insufficient storage because the size of a video is usually large and easily eats up your storage space. 

So, is there any alternative to recording TV shows?

Alternative Way to Recording Live TV on Samsung TV 

Now that there are so many limitations to recording TV shows on Samsung Smart TV, why not give up your TV and choose a PC to watch your favorite TV show? Watching TV on a PC is more flexible and it is possible to unlock more shows - there are lots of online streaming services that offer almost all popular TV programs and live sports. Moreover, recording on a PC can help you get over the limitations introduced above.

 It is far easier to record on a PC than on a TV. No extra hardware or USB is needed. All you need is to have this free screen recorder - iTop Screen Recorder installed, then you can record any favorite shows easily. Not only that, but it also allows you to record any activities on your screen and export the recorded video in MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, TS. If needed, you can polish your recordings with its built-in video editor.

Apart from that, there are more features of iTop Screen Recorder:

• Record live TV and TV shows from any site: It enables you to record any TV shows, movies, and live sports from sites like Netflix, YouTube, etc.
• Record live TV and TV shows without black screen: It builds in an Enhanced Mode that allows you to record protected videos with black screen. You can record any video from any site no matter whether the screen recording is blocked or not.
• Record live TV and TV shows in high quality: It keeps original quality of TV programs. With customizable video settings, you can output the video in 4K, 1080p, 720p up to 120fps to your preference.
• Record live TV and TV shows smoothly: Thanks to hardware acceleration, the screen recorder delivers a smooth screen recording experience, no lagging, and no dropping frames.

How to record your favorite TV programs with iTop Screen Recorder? Follow the guide.

Step 1. Download and install iTop Screen Recorder on your computer. It is fully compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7. 

Step 2. Open the TV show you want to record on a site and then launch iTop Screen Recorder.

• Go to Record > Screen, and select the recording area you want. You can record part of screen, full screen or lock window of the app/browser tab etc.
• Enable the Speaker to record video with audio.
• Click on the REC button to start recording.

Step 3. Click the red square-shaped button to stop recording. Then, you can find the recorded file in Files > Video. You can play, edit, and upload it.

Disclaimer: We do not advocate recording copyright shows/programs for any commercial and illegal use.

What's More About Recording on Samsung Smart TV

Do you want to learn more about Samsung Smart TV? If you do, here are some questions and their answers that can help you learn more. 

How to Access Recordings on a Samsung Smart TV?

To access recordings on Samsung Smart TV, you can open the Samsung Smart Remote, and press the cycle across to the 'Schedules' tab. Then, move to the control pad and select either Schedule Manager or Recordings to access the Recording & Schedule Manager screen.

How to Watch and Delete Recordings on Samsung TV?

If you want to watch the recordings on a Samsung TV, you can press the Home button on your Samsung Smart Remote, navigate to and select Live TV, and the press up on your Remote and select Schedule Manager. From this page, cycle across to the Schedules tab, from where you can view, manage, and delete your recorded files.

To delete recordings on a Samsung TV, highlight the recording you wish to delete and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the deletion.

How to Fix Samsung Smart TV Not Recording Issue?

If your Samsung smart TV fails to record, please:

• Make sure the TV in linked to a storage device with available space.
• Make sure that signal is in a good condition.
• Use a USB device that have adequate storage capacity.
• Restart your TV and reconnect USB/storage device.

Conclusion

It is a reality to record on Samsung Smart TV via USB thanks to the inbuilt DVR. You can instantly record live TV on Samsung Smart TV or make scheduled recordings. However, if you are bothered by the limits and problems, try to use iTop Screen Recorder to record your favorite programs from streaming services on PC. It can help you create a flawless and high-quality recording with no effort.