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Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Bigruss — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:07:33 GMT

Hi all,

I have just bought the above TV. Does anyone know what is the maximum size USB stick that is compatible with the TV. It doesn't say in the manual.

What are you using?

As it is a 4K TV I want to buy a stick that is appropriate with the size of the files.

Thanks Russ

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

AndrewL — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:28:19 GMT

@Bigruss: There doesn't appear to be a limit on the storage capacity for connected USB storage devices, Russ. Please be aware however that the Timeshift function on the TV does require a minimum of 1.5GB, and USB memory sticks and flash drives are not supported. It is recommended to use the USB hard disk that supports USB 2.0 or later and 5,400 rpm or higher.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

antikythera — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:11:57 GMT

It also depends how often you're going to leave it before watching any programs. I have a 500GB HDD in my freesat box and struggle to fill even half of that at 1080i resolution which is what most HD channels on Freesat are broadcast in still. So basically it's what you can afford. 2TB may suffice but 4TB+ may be more sensible if you want to record entire series and binge watch them later

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Bigruss — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:07:04 GMT

Hi Andrew, That's a shame you can't use a memory stick, as I have a few memory sticks lying around. Thank you for the info, I do have a few hard drives lying around too as I build computers in my spare time. I have a couple of 7200RPM drives and 1 SSD.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Bigruss — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:12:45 GMT

I wasn't planning on recording many programmes as I watch Amazon Prime most of the time. My old Virgin Tivo box had a 500GB harddrive, I never managed to fill that one. Virgin say that a HD programme takes up 4 times the amount of space of a normal SD programme. So How much space does a 4K programme take up compared to the HD one. I think I will Google that. Thank you so much for commenting.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

antikythera — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 21:50:05 GMT

The compression level is actually slightly better so 2-3 times at most

Re: Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Redlaw — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:54:31 GMT

Hi, Just bought this tv, and an external hard drive. All attempts at pausing or recording are met with 'not available'. Does this tv support these?

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

John des — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:57:30 GMT

NOT true.I am using a 32 Gig USB stick formatted to FAT32 on my two Hisense and LG smart TV and they work fine.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

John des — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:57:59 GMT

I am using a 32 Gig USB stick formatted to FAT32 on my two Hisense and LG smart TV and they work fine.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

John des — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:59:23 GMT

Andrew L is WRONG:I am using a 32 Gig USB stick formatted to FAT32 on my two Hisense and LG smart TV and they work fine.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

John des — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:00:33 GMT

4K programme would take as much as double and some more that HD1080

Re: Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

John des — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:01:50 GMT

Try to format the HDD to FAT 32 first

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Anatoliy1 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:56:26 GMT

With Samsung TVs from 2021 onwards, there is no limit on the size of USB storage. You can use any device larger than 1.5GB, including up to 4TB. Flash drives are supported, but there is a limit to the number of files you can store on the media.

Samsung TVs recognize up to 1,000 files in a single folder and no more than 8,000 files or folders on the entire drive. If these limits are exceeded, some files will not be displayed, and new files will not be written.

There may also be files on the media that are invisible to the TV. The TV will detect these files but not display them. For more information about USB drives for TVs, visit this link.

Re: Maximum size USB device to pause and record on UE43AU8000KXXU TV

Members_7WZAZQV — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:20:03 GMT

I am not sure what the compatibility was back at the beginning of this series of posts BUT my 2026 Neo QLED 65 inch has several USB ports all of which accept 128GB USB sticks and play MP4 seamlessly. It also will accept multiple USB sticks connected at the same time and from "Sources" on remote you can select which one you want.