Paper TV guides are pretty much a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean TV users today are forced to surf cable channels aimlessly. Modern Samsung TVs have a built-in digital guide you can access with one press of a button.Better yet, you can set reminders for upcoming programs directly in your Samsung TV channel guide. Here's how it works and what your options are.How to set TV guide schedules?The channel button on your Samsung TV SolarCell remote has three, rather than two functions. Sure, you can press it up or down to switch to the next or previous channel, but you can also press it inward to open the TV guide.As you may already know, you can't access the TV guide unless your TV's source is set to cable TV. The Samsung TV guide contains information about upcoming programming, usually covering the next couple of days, although the available time window varies by channel.If you see an upcoming show or event you don't want to miss, these are the steps you can follow to set a reminder:Navigate the guide using the directional buttons on your Samsung TV remote.Highlight the program you want to schedule and press the select button.Select Schedule Viewing > OK.By default, your Samsung TV sets a reminder for five minutes before the selected program starts, but you can change this and choose your own reminder time. Samsung TV guide scheduler. – Source: SamMobile You can also set reminders for multiple upcoming programs in succession. However, you can only have one reminder per time slot. For example, if you schedule a program for 6:00 p.m. on one channel, you can't schedule another program on a different channel at the same time unless you replace the existing reminder.What happens next?Notifications for scheduled programs aren't sent to your mobile devices. Unfortunately, this information doesn't sync across the Samsung device ecosystem.Instead, you'll receive your five-minute (or custom) reminder directly on your TV as a small pop-up notification.Lastly, once the countdown ends and the scheduled program begins, your Samsung TV automatically switches to the scheduled channel. It will even change the source for you.In other words, whether you're watching another cable channel, streaming content from an app like Netflix, or playing a game on a console connected via HDMI, your Samsung TV will automatically switch to the cable TV source and tune to the scheduled program once that timer runs out.If you need a new TV, most of Samsung's 2026 lineup, ranging from low-end Crystal UHD to the latest Micro RGB models, is available for purchase in most markets. Check your local Samsung online store for current offers and discounts.You should also watch our video below for a tour of the 2026 One UI Tizen OS interface. Browse Samsung TV offers Shop