Connect and use Samsung Flow on your phone, tablet, and PC

Before you can enjoy seamless connectivity between your devices, take a second to get everything ready. Follow these tips before getting started:

You can easily connect devices in Samsung Flow via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

To connect another device to your PC or tablet, select More options (the three vertical dots) and then select Scan for devices. Select your desired device from the list, and follow the on-screen prompts. You can repeat these steps to register additional devices. If you are having connection issues, check the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections on your devices.

Transfer files from a phone or tablet

It was a beautiful day out, and you took so many photos. Let's transfer all of them to your connected device.

Transfer files from a PC

You may have tons of great photos on a PC that you want to store on your phone. It's just as easy to transfer your files this way.

Note: If a message with an attached file does not transfer, the message bubble will appear white.

Note: This function may not be available in some instant messenger apps.

Don't be afraid of missing a beat in that group chat. You can directly reply to SMS or instant messengers from the main panel in Samsung Flow.

Here is a list of some messaging apps, besides Samsung Messages, that can you sync messages from:

Samsung Flow even lets you unlock your devices with your phone! There are a couple different authentication methods that are available.

Did you accidentally add too many devices to Samsung Flow? Just remove a device you aren't using.

Deregister a device from a phone

Deregister a device from a PC

Note: You cannot deregister a device using a tablet.

We’ve answered some of your questions about Samsung Flow below, just in case you need more information about using the app.

Do I need to leave Samsung Flow open on my phone once it has been connected to a second device?

No. Once your devices are successfully paired, you can close Samsung Flow on your phone and perform other tasks, except in the following cases: If you turn off the Samsung Flow Notification center, if you close Samsung Flow on your Android tablet, or if you did not use Samsung Flow to unlock your tablet or PC.

Can I connect more than one phone to my tablet or PC with Samsung Flow?

No. You can only connect to one phone at a time. If you are having problems connecting your phone to your tablet or PC, please make sure Samsung Flow has been updated to the latest version.