How do I pair my AirPods with a Samsung Smart TV?

Hello Mattfletchb, unfortunately it didn't work for me, my Samsung UE43KS7580 (43", 4K, Curved, SUHD, LCD) didn't recognise the AirPods. I also tried to access the 'hidden secret Samsung menu' but in vain since I have the new small remote control. Any ideas of how to solve this issue? Thank you in advance.

Worked for me!

My AirPods are connected to my smart TV.

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00050236/

I have mine connected, what i did was press and hold the button on the case until you see 1x orange blink then it showed up on the TV to connect

Keep pressing small button behind the box of airpods and the device will come up.. thats all:))

make sure the headset do not have an active connection to another device at the time