Samsung Smart TV VPN Setup Guide

Get your Samsung Smart TV connected to VPN in just a few simple steps using FreeGuard VPN’s PC sharing feature.

Quick Setup Steps

Step 1: Enable VPN Sharing on Your PC

1. Open FreeGuard VPN on your Windows PC or Mac
2. Go to Settings and enable TUN Mode
3. Enable Allow LAN Access
4. Note down the displayed IP address and port number (e.g., 192.168.1.5:7890)

Step 2: Configure Samsung TV Proxy Settings

1. Press the Menu or Settings button on your Samsung TV remote
2. Navigate to Network → Network Settings → Wireless
3. Select your Wi-Fi network and choose Advanced Settings
4. Find Proxy Settings and select Manual
5. Enter the IP address and port from Step 1

Step 3: Test Your Connection

1. Open any streaming app on your Samsung TV
2. Check if you can access geo-restricted content
3. Your Samsung TV is now using VPN through your PC!

Samsung TV Specific Tips

For Tizen OS Samsung TVs:

• The proxy settings are usually under Network → Expert Settings
• Some older Tizen versions may require a restart after proxy configuration

For Android TV Samsung Models:

• Look for proxy settings under Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Advanced
• Android TV Samsung models support more flexible proxy configurations

Optimizing Performance:

• Ensure your PC and Samsung TV are on the same 5GHz Wi-Fi network for best performance
• For 4K/HDR streaming, choose VPN servers geographically close to your location
• Samsung Smart Hub features will continue to work normally

Troubleshooting Samsung TV Issues

Samsung TV can’t connect to proxy:

• Restart your Samsung TV after configuring proxy settings
• Ensure Samsung TV and PC are on the same Wi-Fi network
• Check if Samsung TV’s software is up to date

Streaming apps not recognizing new location:

• Clear cache/data for streaming apps on Samsung TV
• Sign out and sign back into streaming services
• Some apps may take a few minutes to detect the new IP location

Samsung Smart Hub features not working:

• This is normal - some Samsung services may be region-locked
• Voice control and basic Smart Hub functions should still work
• Use the Samsung TV’s built-in browser to test VPN connection

Need More Help?

• Complete PC VPN Sharing Guide: Full Tutorial
• Samsung TV Support: Contact Samsung support for TV-specific network issues
• FreeGuard VPN Support: Email us for VPN-related questions

Works with all Samsung Smart TV models including QLED, Neo QLED, and Crystal UHD series.