Anynet+ is Samsung’s proprietary name for the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature that enables connected Samsung devices to communicate, control each other and be controlled through a single remote.
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What Devices Does Anynet+ Work With
Anynet+ lets you control various Samsung devices connected via HDMI through a single Samsung remote control. It works between:
- Samsung TVs
- Samsung Blu-ray players
- Samsung home theater systems
- Samsung soundbars
So for example, with Anynet+ enabled you can use your Samsung TV remote to control the volume on your Samsung soundbar, or press play to start a movie from your Samsung Blu-ray player.
Benefits of Enabling Anynet+
There are some useful benefits of enabling Anynet+ on your Samsung TV:
- Single remote control: Control multiple devices from one Samsung remote instead of juggling multiple remotes.
- Auto device detection: Devices automatically connect and can be controlled when plugged in via HDMI.
- Linked power operation: Samsung devices can turn each other on or off automatically.
- Linked playback control: Seamlessly control playback across Samsung Blu-ray player, home theater system and TV.
Reasons You May Want to Disable Anynet+
However, there are also some downsides with Anynet+ enabled:
- Accidental button presses: When switching between devices, you may accidentally trigger buttons for the wrong device.
- Automatic power on: Devices may power on when you don’t want them to.
- Inconsistent behavior: Some commands may only work with select source devices.
- Connection issues: Anynet+ can sometimes cause device connection issues.
Fortunately, it is easy to disable Anynet+ if you are having problems or simply find it causes more inconvenience than benefit.
How to Disable Anynet+ on Samsung TVs
You can disable Anynet+ through your Samsung TV settings menu:
- Using your Samsung TV remote, go to the Settings menu
- Navigate to General > External Device Manager > Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
- Set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to Off
- Anynet+ is now disabled on your Samsung TV
Once disabled, your Samsung devices will no longer be able to communicate directly with each other. You will likely need to juggle multiple remotes to control each device separately.
Will Disabling Anynet+ Affect HDMI Connections?
Importantly, disabling Anynet+ only disables the auto device linking function. It does not affect the physical HDMI connections between your devices.
With Anynet+ disabled:
- Your devices will remain connected via HDMI as normal
- You just lose the ability to automatically control between devices with one remote
- You would control each device separately with their own remote
So you can safely disable Anynet+ without needing to reconfigure any cabling.
Troubleshooting Anynet+ Problems
If you are having issues with Anynet+, here are some troubleshooting things you can try:
Check Anynet+ is enabled on connected devices
For Anynet+ control to work, the feature needs to be enabled on each connected Samsung device.
Confirm TV input source
Make sure the Samsung device you want to control is selected as the active input source on the TV.
Check HDMI cables
Use high-speed HDMI cables and connect directly between devices. Avoid HDMI switches, splitters or excess cable length.
Update firmware
Check if firmware updates are available for each Samsung device. Updated firmware may resolve Anynet+ issues.
Factory reset
As a last resort, factory reset your TV or other Samsung devices. Backup settings if possible and re-enable Anynet+ after resetting.
In Summary
While Anynet+ aims to provide the convenience of controlling all your devices through one remote, it doesn’t work flawlessly for everyone. If you’re having issues getting devices to link up properly or don’t like devices powering on automatically, disabling Anynet+ on your Samsung TV provides a simple solution.
