Using SIMPLINK
With a single remote control, you can easily manage various devices such as a soundbar or set-top box connected to a TV with HDMI.
Up to three devices can be connected and used simultaneously.
  1. Connect the SIMPLINK HDMI Output port to the TV HDMI IN port with an HDMI cable.
  2. Press the SettingsSettings button on the remote control.
  3. Select All Settings iconAll Settings icon General Devices HDMI Settings.
  4. Set SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) to On.
  5. Turn on the connected device. When the TV automatically connects to the device, the input will change.
    If the device is not automatically connected to the TV, click the Input selectInput select button and select the device you wish to connect to.
This feature works only with devices with the SIMPLINK logoSIMPLINK logo logo. Check for the SIMPLINK logo on the external device.
Use of any product other than those specified may cause problems during operation.
To use SIMPLINK, you need to use a high-speed HDMI® cable with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. The High-Speed HDMI® cable has the pin 13 for enabling information exchange between devices.
To output sound from an external audio device, connect the audio device to the TV's HDMI (eARC/ARC) port with an HDMI cable. Set Sound Out to HDMI(ARC) Device and set SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) to On.
Supported SIMPLINK Functions
Instant Play
When you start a multimedia device, you can immediately watch content from the device on the TV without having to control anything.
Controlling devices with the TV remote control
Enables the user to control multimedia devices with the TV remote control to watch content.
The menu of the multimedia device can be operated with the arrow keys on the remote control.
Main Power Off
Turning off the TV will also turn off the devices connected through SIMPLINK.
This feature is only available in certain devices.
Main Power On
Turning on a SIMPLINK device will also turn on the TV.
Some models may not be supported.