This chime comes from Samsung televisions sold around 2010 to 2012, where it played automatically during power-on. Clips of the startup were later uploaded to soundboard sites and video platforms by users preserving old TV audio. It spread as creators reused it to signal nostalgia for early smart TVs or to fake a television turning on in skits. It remains popular because the bright, distinctive tone is instantly recognizable to anyone who owned one of those models.
About this sound
The classic Samsung TV startup sound from 2010-2012 models, a bright rising chime. Creators use it for nostalgic intros, tech memes and fake TV turn-on skits.
The Samsung TV startup sound from the 2010 to 2012 era is a short, polished electronic chime that played when the television powered on. It opens with a soft shimmering tone that rises quickly into a bright, confident melodic flourish before resolving cleanly. The sound feels sleek and optimistic, instantly signaling modern technology waking up. For viewers, it triggers a wave of nostalgia, recalling living rooms, late-night shows, and the anticipation of something about to start, which makes it perfect for setting a familiar, upbeat tone.