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title: Configure a Samsung Frame TV
slug: configure-a-samsung-frame-tv
createdAt: 2026-08-06T18:06:19.199Z
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# Overview

Samsung **The Frame** TVs are designed to display artwork when the TV is not in active use. To maintain this "Art Mode," the TV continuously draws power even when technically turned off.

JubileeTV actively monitors power consumption through its smart plug to accurately detect whether the TV is on or off. Because of The Frame's continuous power draw, accurately detecting the TV's power state requires **Art Mode be turned off**. This power state detection is critical for several core JubileeTV features, including:

- Powering the TV on automatically when a video call comes in.
- Indicating whether the TV is on or off during Telescope sessions.
- Capturing accurate TV on/off events in the Activity Feed.

# Configuration for Newer Models

On newer Samsung Frame TVs, you can **disable Art Mode** so that when the power button is pressed, the TV completely powers down instead of showing artwork. Changing this setting allows JubileeTV's Power State Monitoring to function correctly.

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**Important Setup Note:** This configuration must be done **in person**. Because it is a native TV setting, you must use the **original Samsung TV remote** (not the JubileeTV remote) to complete these steps.
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### Part 1: Update the TV Firmware

Before changing the power settings, ensure the TV is connected to the internet and running the latest firmware.

1. Press the **Home** button on your **Samsung remote**.
2. Select **Settings**.
3. Select **All Settings**.
4. Select **Support**.
5. Select **Software Update**.
6. Select **Update Now** and wait for any available updates to finish installing.

### Part 2: Change the Power Button Option

Once the TV is updated, you can change how the TV handles power button commands.

1. Press the **Home** button on your Samsung remote.
2. Navigate to **Menu** and select **Settings**.
3. Choose **All Settings**.
4. Scroll down to **General & Privacy**.
5. Select **Power and Energy Saving**.
6. Click on **Power Button Option**.
7. Switch the Power Button Option setting from **Art/TV** to **On/Off**

### Part 3: Calibrate TV Power State Monitoring

Once the Power Button Option is switched to **On/Off**, you need to calibrate TV Power State Monitoring so JubileeTV can learn the TV's new power behavior.

1. **Switch HDMI Inputs:** Set your TV to the HDMI input where your JubileeTV Console is connected.
2. **Calibrate TV Power State Monitoring: **How you proceed depends on whether you are currently installing JubileeTV for the first time:
   - **If you are in the middle of setup:** Simply follow the on-screen instructions on your TV to continue. You do not need to manually navigate the menus.
   - **If you are not in the middle of setup:** Using the **JubileeTV remote** and:
     1. Press the **GUIDE** button three times rapidly, then press the blue **J** button once to open **Console settings**.
     2. Select **Devices**.
     3. Select **Output**.
     4. Select **Calibrate TV Power Monitoring**

# Limitations on Older Models

Older generations of the Samsung Frame TV do not have a setting to turn off Art Mode. Because they constantly draw power to display artwork, JubileeTV cannot tell when the TV is actually off. As a result, some JubileeTV features will be limited on these older models.