Use a keyboard and mouse with Samsung DeX

Connect the DeX Pad or Station to the Fast Charging Travel adapter that came with your phone, and then plug that into an outlet.

Next, connect one end of an HDMI cable to the DeX's HDMI port, and then connect the other end into the monitor's HDMI port.

Then, connect your phone to the DeX Pad or Station. The DeX program should automatically appear on the connected monitor.

Connect a wired keyboard and mouse to your DeX device by plugging them in to the available slots.

You may be asked to enter or confirm an access code, depending on which type of devices you are connecting to. For example, some keyboards may ask you to enter a code using the number keys.

Then, navigate the DeX screen using your keyboard and mouse. You can type messages and open apps just like you would on your phone.

First, connect the USB-C end of the DeX Cable to the port on your phone or tablet, and then connect the HDMI end into the HDMI port on the monitor or TV.

If prompted, unlock your phone or tablet to proceed. The DeX program should automatically appear on the monitor.

To use a wireless keyboard and mouse, swipe down from the top of your phone's screen to open the Quick settings panel. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon to open up the Bluetooth settings menu.

Note: Wired keyboards or mouses do not work with the DeX cable.

Make sure your device is in pairing mode, and select its name when it appears to connect to it to your phone.

You may be asked to enter or confirm an access code, depending on which type of devices you are connecting to. For example, some keyboards may ask you to enter a code using the number keys.

Then, navigate the DeX screen using your keyboard and mouse. You can move around the screen just like you would on a PC.

First, make sure to turn on your TV.

Next, connect a keyboard or mouse to the TV. You can connect them manually or wirelessly! Here is how to connect accessories to a Samsung TV:

Once your accessories are connected, you can connect your phone or tablet wirelessly to the TV. On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the DeX icon. 

Select DeX on TV or monitor, select your TV from the list, and then tap Start now.

Your TV may prompt you to select Allow before connecting.

Then, tap Start on your phone to allow the necessary permissions. 

You may be asked to enter or confirm an access code, depending on which type of devices you are connecting to. For example, some keyboards may ask you to enter a code using the number keys.

Now you can navigate the DeX screen using your keyboard and mouse. You'll be able to move around the screen and select apps just like you would on your PC or phone.

When the software is set up, open Samsung DeX on your PC. 

On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the DeX icon.

Select DeX on PC, and then select your PC. Then, tap Start now.

If needed, select Allow on your PC to connect your devices.

You can use the mouse and keyboard that came with your computer to control DeX, but you can also connect a wireless mouse or keyboard if you'd like.

You may be asked to enter or confirm an access code, depending on which type of devices you are connecting to. For example, some keyboards may ask you to enter a code using the number keys.

Then, navigate the DeX screen using your keyboard and mouse. It’s similar to using your phone, just on a larger screen.