How to Install Skype on your Samsung Smart TV?
Samsung has removed the Skype application from the official store on Smart TV TVs. What has provoked a storm of indignation on the part of users. Commentary Microsoft:
What changes will occur with Skype for TV?
"In June 2016, Skype stops support for TV applications. For it will no longer release updates. To find out exactly when the app will be removed from the device, you can have your TV's manufacturer. These changes also apply to the creation of user accounts and reset passwords. These actions It can be performed only on the Skype.com website. "
Will I be able to use Skype for TV after June 2016?
"It may depend on the TV model. TV makers can remove the Skype application for the TV on some or all of its models. To find out if the Skype application will be available for TV for your model, refer to the manufacturer."
Unfortunately Samsung has not only removed the app from the store, but also to uninstall the previous Skype on all televisions. From Samsung itself on this matter no further comment. Below I will describe the way how to install Skype on your Samsung Smart TV.
Installing Skype on Samsung TV - series E and F
To start download the appropriate file for your TV.
Installer to install Skype + Library empSkype + for added 5-6 series library empCamera:
E 5xxx-6xxx series Install_Skype_E5_6.zip
E 7xxx-8xxx series Install_Skype_E7_8.zip
F 5xxx-6xxx series Install_Skype_F5_6.zip
F 7xxx-8xxx series Install_Skype_F7_8.zip
Unpack the archive and copy the Install folder to the root of the flash drive. Insert the flash drive into the TV and turn on him. Then go to the section Extras. Install the application and run the application. Wait 5 seconds and press Enter. After 5-10 seconds to write that the installation was successful, and it is necessary to turn off the TV.
Installing Skype on your TV Samsung H series
Learn your TV firmware in the menu. Download the installer on the basis of its firmware.
If Skype is installed on the TV, the first 2 of the checkpoint.
1. Remove the older version of Skype.
2. Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord, wait until the lamp turns off on the front panel. Turn on the TV.
3. Cast InstallSkype folder from a previously downloaded file on a flash drive.
4. Go to the SmartHub and run the widget Install Skype. (If the widget does not appear - Turn off the TV, insert a USB flash drive, turn on the TV).
5. Press Enter on the remote and wait (the last 3 lines should be Ok with at the end).
6. Click Exit, go to TV menu and check the option System -> General -> Instant start. If it is - Off.
7. Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord, wait until the lamp turns off on the front panel. Remove the USB flash drive.
8. Turn on the TV and start Skype.
Mehmet Fethi Çokesen (Sunday, 14 February 2021 09:53)
Is it possible to install Skype to my Samsung Smart TV of Model UE55ES8000
Mandeep (Sunday, 20 December 2020 20:26)
Thanks , I down loaded in the USB drive, inserted in the TV .,,but could not find the EXTRA option for installation ?
Can you help how to install the skype from USB?
my TV Model is UN65MU6070 , I downloaded 6 series files
Shirley crane (Saturday, 19 December 2020 06:23)
Can I install Skype on my 2016 Samsung smart tv.
Can't visit my grandkids in the US this year.�
Touqeer Ahmed. (Tuesday, 02 June 2020 20:23)
Hello,
Everyone, I hope to good & happy with your better health.
I have a query about Samsung smart Tv. I want to use skype but I can't download. anyone can help me?
how to download?
ColinG (Friday, 17 April 2020 15:57)
Is there a version available that will work on UE40 series? Software version is 1136.
what_a_bad_joke (Wednesday, 08 April 2020 21:05)
These instructions are misleading and not working. The discussion arrived to the original creators of the scripts and it was considered incorrect and incomplete.
paradizeshell (Monday, 06 April 2020 02:19)
Hi, I don't find "the section Extras" on smarthub on my UE75F8000.
Can you help me please