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Only at Best BuyMount your flat-panel TV to the wall easily with this tilting mount that features a locking mechanism for secure installation and a fingertip tilt that allows for smooth movement and optimal viewing.
 
Good mount used twice for TV upgrade
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I easily mounted a 39-inch TV and, later, a 55-inch with this Rocketfish. Instructions are clear, and the package includes mounting screws in all sizes. So I had the right size for each TV without a trip to the hardware store. It was a bit of challenge fitting screws under the tilt adjustment knob, where they needed to be for the 55-incher. Luckily, the M8 by 21mm screws that Samsung requires were just short enough to work. The rails that let me slide the TV left and right meant I could center it perfectly over a cabinet. Other features I especially like include the tilt function that compensates for bright morning sun. I would buy this mount again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 
A truly smart TV
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Our household is well pleased with our new Samsung TU8000. Spending a little extra for series 8 features including the voice-activated One Remote and Bluetooth was worth it. We are able to adjust the picture and sound exactly as we like it. Setup with on-screen instructions was easy, even for our mature Baby Boomer brains. The remote is intuitive enough to guide us through its functions, although we still have use other remotes to set up cable recordings and control volume on external speakers. We don't use the Smart Things app for iPhones because our phones already control the TV as much as we need. We also were put off by the pay subscription for anything but basic features. We now have access to more entertainment than we will ever watch. Altogether, we're happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Samsung - 55" Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung - 55" Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Step up to the world of Crystal UHD from Samsung. Elevated color and clarity offer you a picture that has to be seen to be believed. Add in smart features that make watching TV even easier, and you have a TV that is essential.
 

Is this a 2021 model?

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 Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Does this TV automatically select the strongest wi-fi signal (2.4gHz or 5gHz)? As I understand things, my wi-fi-router and extender operate simultaneously with both, and 5gHz is best for streaming video, etc.

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 Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Can I use this TV's OneRemote to set up recordings on a cable box, and view the list of recordings? How?

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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Has anyone been able to use the TV's One Remote to schedule and view recordings through a cable box? Is it even possible? My cable box is an Atlas URC1056B04, rented through WOW/Knology.

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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

I currently have a SAMSUNG UN5500JU6400FXZA on a Sanus bracket no. BLF228, can I use the same vesa screws to hang the Samsung 55" class 7 led 4k uhd smart tizen tv. If not, what size vesa screws would I need. Thank you.

Sorry, I don't know the specific answer for that model. I have the UN55TU8000FXZA. But Samsung's specs say 55-inch models take M8 x 1.25 x 20-22mm screws. I had four extra M8 x 1.25 x 25mm screws from the Rocketfish mount for my old TV. I was able to get close enough to the 22mm specs by adding washers. Here is a link to Samsung's help page that might be useful. I'll copy and paste the relevant info, in case the link doesn't work. I hope this helps.

"If you ever need replacement wall mounting screws this information should help. The length of the screws you need will vary depending on the thickness of the wall mounting bracket, if spacers are being used, or if washers are being used. The thread pitch, regardless of TV size, is always 1.25 millimeters. The wall mount you buy will come with all the screws you need to get it successfully installed, and you should be able to contact the manufacturer of the mount to obtain additional screws if needed. You can also purchase wall mounting screws from Samsung Parts and there is always a universal TV mounting screw kit available as well.

For TVs 19 - 22 inches, the screw size is M4.
For TVs 30 - 40 inches, the screw size is M6.
For TVs 43 - 88 inches, the screw size is M8."

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00038091/
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 Samsung - 55&quot; Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

The 55TU8000 features 3 HDMI ports in which of the 3 ports on the back of the television I connect the cable? Please help me.

As I understand things, any of the HDMI ports will connect with an HDMI cable to outside devices that have HDMI ports, such as game consoles, speakers, sound bars and cable boxes. This will let you use the TV remote to control those devices. The one marked eARC should go to a sound system because it allows the TV to send enhanced sound that syncs with the video signal. I could not do that with my 55TU8000 because my external speakers don't have an HDMI port. So one of the HDMI ports on the back of my TV is connected to my DVD player, and the other one, which is eARC, is connected to my cable box. If I understand right, I'm not putting the eARC port to its best use. But with my wall-mounted TV, I had a neater connection with that back-facing port. The third HDMI port is side-facing and would need a longer cable. That would be harder to tuck away, out of sight. I hope my long explanation at least partially answers your question. Samsung support reps and other owners, please correct me and clarify as needed.
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

what the size of the 55" smart tv

From specifications:
Screen diagonal size 54.6 inches
Product Width 48.4 inches
Product Height With Stand 30.8 inches
Product Height Without Stand 27.8 inches
Product Depth With stand 9.9 inches
Product Depth Without Stand 2.4 inches
Product Weight With Stand 31.3 pounds
Product Weight Without Stand 30.6 pounds
Stand Width 37.5 inches
Stand Depth 9.9 inches
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

are 8 series samsung tvs 5ghz wifi capable?? or still the 2.4.and witch other samsung tvs are 5ghz capable.??

I have the series 8 55-inch (UN55TU8000FXZA), and it operates with 5gHz. No problems streaming so far, although I did have to buy a Wi-Fi extender to get the signal from my router around a corner my TV.
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

how do you connect to Discovery plus

As I understand, Discovery+ is fairly new. So if you can't find it in your TV's apps, you might need to update the TV's software. Several websites also say you can get it through Airplay by using a smart phone. Of course, you have to sign up for a subscription first.
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Can I use this TV's OneRemote to set up recordings on a cable box, and view the list of recordings? How?

Updating the answer to my own question: I now have figured out how to do future recording and see the future TV guide. The 1-2-3 button that you use to select channels has more than one level, and they take you to those future functions as well as a cable box's A, B, and C buttons. I still find it easier to use the cable remote and push just one or two buttons. Using the TV remote takes a while to figure out, and it also takes several steps through several layers. But it can be done.
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Why is the picture quality on my TV so dark? I know how to adjust the picture and the settings, but it doesn’t look how it should. I keep seeing all these posts about how the picture looks great and the colors are vivid, but I just don’t see that at all.

I have noticed that some programs are darker than others, and no setting on the TV will make them seem truly bright enough. This is especially true of programs with indoor settings, such as dramas that my wife likes and that I know as "chick flicks." There's no problem with darknesss, though, on sports events or nature programming. You might try the Dynamic setting for a particularly dark program, as well as adjusting the brightness and vividness in Expert Settings. That makes the screen tolerably bright for us.
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

What kind of remote control this tv has

I really like the One Remote that comes with this model. Voice operation does away with button hunting to change channels or look for other programs. Linking the remote to other devices is easy and lets you do most of the functions of other remotes. This remote doesn't have as many buttons as most remote controls have. But each button has several levels and functions. It takes some patience and some guessing to get to the device and function you want. So I prefer to use my cable-box, DVD, and external-speaker remotes for some functions. Overall, though, this remote has been worth the extra cost of the Series 8 model TV. (Series 7 and lower levels have more traditional remotes.)
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

What remote comes with this model

The One Remote with this model is similar to those with more expensive Samsung models. It has voice capability, which I like because I can ask it to change channels, find programs, and answer questions such as "what's the weather forecast," just as you would with Alexa. You can choose from among Alexa, Google Assistant, or Bixby (Samsung's app). The remote also has somewhat "universal" ability. So you can use it for most of the same functions as a cable box or other external device. I haven't figured all of them out. But I use it for everything except setting up future recordings and controlling my external speakers. The remote has only a few buttons, but each one has several functions. It takes a while and a bit of guessing to get to the levels and functions you want. So I find it easier to use other remotes for some functions that need just one push of a button. Altogether, this remote was worth the extra cost for the Series 8 model (Series 7 and below have more traditional remotes).
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Samsung - 55" Class 8 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Stream videos, TV shows and movies in clear, detailed quality with this 55-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers lifelike picture quality, while compatibility with popular virtual assistants enables voice control. This Samsung UHD 8 Series LED Smart TV features Bluetooth connectivity to sync with compatible sources.
 

Does Samsung un55tu8000 fxza have the hbo max app

I found HBO Max on my new un55tu8000, for a monthly subscription fee. Go to the Home screen, then to Apps to find it.
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