Customer Ratings & Reviews

Nname,

Thank you for your review of Samsung's AU8000 TV and for sharing your experience. This model utilizes a two-prong AC power cable, which should have been included. If purchased brand-new and unopened, please contact Samsung Customer Support and a representative will gladly help you. If purchased in open-box condition, we recommend contacting Best Buy directly for assistance. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.

Should you have questions or concerns regarding the usage or setup of your TV once your issue has been resolved, please contact Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info

~ Samsung Specialist

Hi muneutsu,

Thank you for purchasing the 55" AU8000 and for sharing the issues that have caused you to return your unit. Your experience is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.

Should you ever decide to give Samsung TVs another try and have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features, please know we are always here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info

We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi NorCal,

Thank you for your review of the Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD TV and for sharing your experience with the sound quality which caused you to return your unit. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our product team.

It is possible that your unit needed minor troubleshooting, a firmware update, or adjustments in settings.

Should you ever decide to give Samsung TVs another try and have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features, please know we are always here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info

We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi Eric,

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD TV and for sharing your review. Your feedback regarding a ticking noise while the TV is powered off is important to us and will be shared with our product teams.

Please know, Samsung TVs use a combination of metal and plastic material. These materials are subject to expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. Occasional creaking, popping, or cracking may be heard. Additionally, certain components within the TV may cause these temporary noises once powered off. This does not indicate a product malfunction. The TV is safe to use.

Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi JeremyK,

It’s unfortunate to hear about your experience with Samsung’s AU8000 TV. Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. We back this Samsung TV with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty, including authorized repair for manufacturer defect, if purchased brand-new directly from an authorized seller.

Please give us a chance to make this right by calling us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, seven days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.

~ Samsung Advisor

Hi crackedTV,

I am very sorry to see that your screen exhibited damage upon opening and setup. Unfortunately, even if a TV is double-boxed and the packaging shows no evidence of harm, a TV can still be damaged during transit if proper care is not taken. For example, if the TV were sitting in an incorrect orientation -- laid on its side or tilted -- during transit, damage could have been done.

We recommend you contact Best Buy directly for assistance. Should you need assistance with a replacement TV, please contact Samsung Customer Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi Flatscreen,

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD TV and for sharing your review. Your feedback regarding a ticking noise while the TV is powered off is important to us and will be shared with our product teams.

Please know, Samsung TVs use a combination of metal and plastic material. These materials are subject to expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. Occasional creaking, popping, or cracking may be heard. Additionally, certain components within the TV may cause these temporary noises once powered off. This does not indicate a product malfunction. The TV is safe to use.

With this in mind, here are a few quick tips on how to reduce the expansion that can cause these noises.

1) Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Some enclosures may not allow for proper ventilation. This causes the internal temperature to increase and the plastic to expand even more than normal. For recommended ventilation requirements, please see your user manual.
2) Make sure there aren't any heating or air conditioning vents pointing directly at the TV.
3) Verify that the TV is on a flat and level surface. Tilting or an uneven stand can increase these noises.

Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi User1,

Thank you for your review of the Samsung AU8000 TV. We understand your frustration and want you to know we are here to help you.

Samsung TV Plus can be disabled, which removes the channels from your default guide. Should you want to disable TV plus, follow the steps below:

1) Navigate to the Samsung TV Plus app and press and hold the enter or select button on the remote. This will bring up two options. ‘Move’ and ‘Remove.’
2) Navigate to ‘Remove’ and select. This option brings up the ability to remove the app icon or disable the service.
3) Navigate to ‘Disable’ and select. This will remove the service from the launcher bar and the channels from the TV Guide.

Alternatively, you can leave TV Plus enabled and utilize the Autorun Last App feature to automatically start the last app you used once the TV is turned on. To enable this feature, follow the steps below:
1) Navigate to Settings > General > Smart Features > Autorun Smart Hub
2) Enable the Autorun Smart Hub feature
3) Navigate to Settings > General > Smart Features > Autorun Last App
4) Enable the Autorun Last App feature

We hope this tip helps your enjoyment; thanks for being a part of the Samsung family!

If we can further help with any other issues, please know that we are here for you. Just call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, seven days a week. Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link for:
1) LiveChat with an agent
2) Manuals, Software, & Warranty Info

~ Samsung Advisor

wasriz,

Thank you for choosing Samsung's AU8000 TV and for sharing your experience with an intermittent blank screen. If your TV has a black screen even when it's on, it's quite possible it could actually be your external device and not your TV. Please try these troubleshooting steps for your blank screen issue:

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
If the menu appears, the TV is powered on, but is either not on the correct source or not receiving a signal.
If the menu does not appear, the TV may be having power issues.

Check the red standby light, a little red light at the edge of the TV that you aim the remote at. In normal use, the red standby light is on when the TV is off (indicating the TV is on standby), and the red standby light is off when the TV is in use (or doesn't have power).

2. Confirm the TV is set to the same source as the external device.
For instance, if your cable box is connected to HDMI 1, set the TV source to HDMI 1.
If the TV is set to the correct source, but there is still no image, unplug and reconnect the AV connections one cable at a time, from both ends of each cable. If there's any damage to the cable, it will need to be replaced.
After you've reconnected the external device, turn it off and then back on.

3. Test the HDMI cable.
Some TVs have an HDMI cable test. Some models only have this test after a software update, and older models do not have it. If your model does not have this test, or is not connected by HDMI, skip to the next step.
The test is designed for HDMI cords less than 6 feet long and may not give accurate results on longer cords.
To perform the test, make sure the TV's source is still on the HDMI setting for the cable you want to test, and then navigate to Settings > Support > Self Diagnosis > Signal Information > HDMI Cable Test > Start Test.
If the test says the cable is bad, replace the cable. Service is not required.

4. Test different external devices.
The final thing to rule out is the external device you're using. Try connecting a different device or using a different source port. If you were unable to test the cable in the previous step, then try swapping the cable, too.
If the TV can display a picture in any other setup, then you've ruled the TV out as the cause of the issue. Keep trying various setups until you identify the device or cable that is not working and troubleshoot or replace it.

If the issue persists after these steps, then the TV will need service. Please contact us so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a solution or replacement. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Specialist

Hi Frankbiggz,

We appreciate you sharing your experience with the new 2021 AU8000 Crystal UHD TV. Your details and image will be shared with our internal teams. You may want to try adjusting image settings to improve your picture.

Your TV has several Picture Modes to choose from allowing you to enjoy content in optimal conditions. Go to Home > Settings > Picture > Picture Mode
1) Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments.
2) Natural: Reduces eye strain for a comfortable viewing experience.
3) Movie: Is suitable for watching TV or movies in a dark room.
4) Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments.
5) Filmmaker Mode: You can watch the source content (e.g., movie) as it is. If the image is defined as Filmmaker Mode, it will automatically switch to Filmmaker Mode while watching.

If adjusting image settings does not improve your picture, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi all2ears,

We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it’s unfortunate to hear the performance quality of Samsung’s AU8000 TV did not meet your expectations. We greatly value your feedback and will share it with our product team.

Please know we’re always here to help, and it’s possible that your unit needed minor troubleshooting, a firmware update, or adjustments in settings.

Should you ever decide to give Samsung TVs another try and have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features, please know we are always here to help. You can call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, 7 days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.

~ Samsung Advisor

Hi NiceTouch,

We are very sorry to hear that your TV is having issues even after service. Please give us a chance to make this right.

First, you may want to try the Audio Pass-Through feature to address the audio delay. This feature allows the audio signal to be sent unprocessed to an external Soundbar or receiver connected to the TV. The external Soundbar or receiver then processes the audio, thereby eliminating the added step of processing by the TV, which adds delay.

To activate this feature, go to Settings > Sound > Expert Settings > Digital Output Audio Format > set to Pass-Through.

Next, let's ensure your Firmware is up to date by going to Settings> Support> Software Update.

If you continue to have issues, please contact us so we can further troubleshoot with you or set up a Warranty service. Contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, seven days a week. Our LiveChat agents are also available by clicking on the ‘Support’ link on our website.

~ Samsung Advisor

Hi Cee4,

Thank you for purchasing the Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD TV and for sharing your review. Your feedback regarding a ticking noise while the TV is powered off is important to us and will be shared with our product teams.

Please know, Samsung TVs use a combination of metal and plastic material. These materials are subject to expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. Occasional creaking, popping, or cracking may be heard. Additionally, certain components within the TV may cause these temporary noises once powered off. This does not indicate a product malfunction. The TV is safe to use.

With this in mind, here are a few quick tips on how to reduce the expansion that can cause these noises.

1) Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Some enclosures may not allow for proper ventilation. This causes the internal temperature to increase and the plastic to expand even more than normal. For recommended ventilation requirements, please see your user manual.
2) Make sure there aren't any heating or air conditioning vents pointing directly at the TV.
3) Verify that the TV is on a flat and level surface. Tilting or an uneven stand can increase these noises.

Should you ever have questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi MedBaesAssnt,

Thank you for sharing your review of the Samsung 55" AU8000 and for sharing your experience with this TV and detailing the reasons you have decided to replace it with a different model.

Should you have questions or need assistance with settings, setup, or features with your new Samsung TV, please know we are always here to help. You can reach us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer.

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi Quil396,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with the Samsung AU8000 Crystal UHD TV. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with out product teams.

To tune the sound to your liking, you may want to try adjusting the several sound settings to suit your personal sound preferences. You can change the Sound Mode by going to: Settings > Sound > Sound Mode

You can also customize the sound with Expert Settings by going to: Settings > Sound > Expert Settings

If there is anything else we can do to improve the product experience from 3-stars, please contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi,

We appreciate you sharing your experience with the new 2021 AU8000 Crystal UHD TV. Your details and image will be shared with our internal teams. I see that you have already tried making adjustments to your image, but I did want to share the following adjustments with you, just in case:

Your TV has several Picture Modes to choose from allowing you to enjoy content in optimal conditions. Go to Home > Settings > Picture > Picture Mode
1) Standard: Is the default mode suitable for general viewing environments.
2) Natural: Reduces eye strain for a comfortable viewing experience.
3) Movie: Is suitable for watching TV or movies in a dark room.
4) Dynamic: Makes the picture brighter and clearer in bright viewing environments.
5) Filmmaker Mode: You can watch the source content (e.g., movie) as it is. If the image is defined as Filmmaker Mode, it will automatically switch to Filmmaker Mode while watching.

Additionally, there are image adjustments you can make to optimize your picture to suit your preferences. Your TV has several Picture Modes to choose from allowing you to enjoy content in optimal conditions. Go to Home > Settings > Picture > Picture Mode

You can also go to: Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Contrast Enhancer to manually fine tune your image.

If adjusting image settings does not improve your picture, please contact Samsung Customer Support. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for TVs), available 8AM - 12AM EST, 7 days a week.

For additional support resources, visit us on the Samsung website and click on the ‘Support’ link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:

1) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘TVs & Home Theater’ and select your model & topic.
2) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates.
3) Manuals & Software
4) Warranty Info
5) Contact Us

~ Samsung Solutions

Hi Whatsadisplaynamefor,

Thank you for your review of the AU8000 TV. We are sorry to hear that your TV did not meet your expectations. Please know we are always here to help, and we could have assisted in providing adjustments to possibly resolve the issues you were experiencing.

Should you ever decide to give Samsung TVs another try and have questions or need help with settings, setup, or features, please know we’re here to help. Call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8 AM - 12 AM EST, seven days a week. LiveChat with an agent, as well as manuals, software, and warranty info, can be found at the ‘Support’ link on our Samsung website.

We hope to regain you as a customer in the future.

~ Samsung Advisor