How can I connect and use my device with a computer or tablet?
There's no doubt that your Galaxy smartphone is powerful. But, did you know that you can connect your device up to a computer monitor and use it as a portable PC? With Samsung DeX you can get a desktop experience, without the need for a desktop. Using your monitor and device you can multitask, play games and easily get productivity tasks done, making it possible to ditch the desktop for good.
You can also connect your smartphone or Galaxy watch to your tablet or PC using Samsung Flow. Samsung Flow enables a seamless and secure experience between your devices. Using the app you can share content between devices, sync notifications and view your smartphone content on a bigger screen.
Samsung DeX
There are a few different ways that you can connect and use Samsung DeX. You can use DeX with a PC or Mac or directly through a monitor. If you are connecting to a PC all you need is a compatible USB cable. If you are connecting directly to a monitor you will need a Dex Station, DeX Pad or compatible HDMI adaptor.
DeX with a PC
DeX with a monitor or without a PC
Once the DeX interface appears on your screen, you can interact with it in a similar way to a typical PC.
DeX can be used for loads of things that you would normally open your laptop or boot up your PC to do. In some situations, DeX is even more useful than a regular desktop. Use the ideas below to see how you can make the most of DeX.
Make presentations a breeze
Save your presentation to your device before connecting it to the monitor in the meeting room. You can then flip through the slides on your phone.
Screen mirroring and note taking
Mirror your tablet to the TV in the conference room for a better view. You can take notes on your connected tablet at the same time.
See more details on the big screen
Help bring the details of your artwork to life with Adobe Sketch. Zoom in and draw on your device while getting the full picture on your monitor.
Make the most of multitasking
Connect your device to the TV so that you can watch YouTube videos while still using your phone.
Please note: Samsung DeX may not work correctly if your PC or Mac does not meet the minimum requirements
Samsung DeX is currently available on the following tablets and smartphones:
Smartphones
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxyy A90 5G
- Galaxy Note10 series
- Galaxy S10 series
- Galaxy Note9
- Galaxy S9 and S9+
- Galaxy Note8
- Galaxy S8 and S8+
Tablets
- Galaxy Tab S4
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Tab S6
Your PC or Mac should meet the following requirements to use Samsung DeX
Windows PC
- OS: Windows 10 or Windows 7 SP1 or higher
-CPU: Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz processor or higher, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx or above
-Minimum memory: 4GB (8GB recommended)
-Disk space: at least 500MB
-USB: a free USB 2.0 port
-Screen resolution: 1024 x 768, 32 bit or above
Mac
-OS: High Sierra (macOS 10.13) or Mojave (macOS 10.14)
-CPU: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher
-Minimum memory: 4GB (8GB recommended)
-Disk space: at least 500MB
-USB: a free USB 2.0 port
Having trouble connecting to your monitor? Can't see the DeX interface on your screen? Something doesn't look quite right?
View the Samsung DeX user manual or visit the Samsung DeX customer support site for all your troubleshooting questions.
Samsung Flow
Please note: you can use Samsung Flow without allowing access to your phone, contacts, SMS and microphone, however some features will be unavailable
Samsung Flow includes a screen mirroring feature called Smart View. This allows you to view and use your smartphone on a bigger screen. Once connected, you can activate Smart View at any time.
You can use Samsung Flow to quickly move files between your connected devices. You can only move files from certain Samsung apps, but files from third-party apps can often be found through My Files.
Please note: you will only be able to share files from certain apps made by Samsung. If your file is from a non-Samsung app, it may be stored within My Files
Once your devices have been connected through Samsung Flow, you can easily unlock your tablet or PC with your smartphone. Your device can be unlocked using the biometric data on your phone or passwords and patterns, just choose the lock type that you prefer.
Please note: if you haven't set up a lock method, you will be asked to do so
Please note: if you haven't set up Samsung Pass and registered your biometrics, you will be asked to do so
If your tablet doesn't have a data connection, you can share internet access from your smartphone. This will automatically activate whenever you are connected using Samsung Flow.
Please note: you can only use the mobile hotspot feature if you are connected using Bluetooth. If you cannot see the mobile hotspot settings, please change your connection method
Windows tablet and PC requirements
- Windows 10 OS Creators update (V1703)
- June patch build (15063.413)
Android tablet requirements
- Android Marshmallow operating system or higher
Android smartphone requirements
- Android Marshmallow operating system or higher
Samsung wearable requirements
- Tizen 3.0 operating system or higher
If you're experiencing unusual behaviour on Samsung mobiles, tablets or wearables, you can send us an error report or ask us a question in the Samsung Members app.
This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.
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