Samsung AU8000 (2021)

Whether this model has a built-in microphone (beyond the remote) hasn't been confirmed from a citable source yet.

What a far-field mic does →

Replacement-remote listings identify the original remote as a "Voice Remote" (model TM2180A/BN59-01363A family) — confirming remote-based voice control exists — but we couldn't find a Samsung spec sheet with a "Far-Field Voice Interaction" row for this model, so it isn't known whether the TV itself has a microphone. Unverified.

Firmware support status hasn't been confirmed for this model from a citable source yet.

What that actually means for your TV →

Samsung's own US pages we could open don't give an OS upgrade or security update period for the AU8000, so we can't confirm whether it still gets updates.

This model has Samsung's ACR feature (branded "Viewing Information Services"), which analyses on-screen content — including over HDMI — to identify what's playing.

What ACR is and how to turn it off →

Samsung's US support article covers its smart TVs in general, not this model by name. Asked "What models of TVs does this apply to?", it answers "All Smart TVs manufactured by Samsung." It says ACR is optional and only runs if you opted in to the Viewing Information Services notice when setting up the TV, or turned it on later in Settings. So the TV has the feature, and Samsung says it's off unless you agree to it. Checked 23 Oct 2026.

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Whether this model looks for other devices on your home network hasn't been confirmed from a citable source yet.

How to put a TV on its own network →

We haven't found a Samsung source that says whether this TV looks for other devices on your home network. LG's answer isn't applied to other brands.