How can I customise the remote control settings on my S Pen?

Last Update date : Nov 23. 2020

Change and customise the app, features or actions of your S Pen button to adapt it to your preferences and needs.

Turning on the S Pen remote

1 Open Settings.

2 Tap Advanced features.

3 Tap S Pen.

4 Select S Pen remote.

5 Swipe to turn on the remote control.

You can also activate it via the notification panel:

1 Open the notification panel by sliding down from the top of the device.

2 Expand the options in the notification panel.

3 Slide the notification panel to the left.

4 Tap S Pen remote.

S Pen remote option in the notification panel

Please note: Make sure the S Pen has enough battery for the Bluetooth connectivity to work properly.

Customising the app to be launched when you hold down the button

1 Open the S Pen remote setting screen.

2 Tap Hold down pen button to.

3 Select the app or feature you wish to be launched (e.g. Camera, Calculator, Translate).

Customising the single or double press control

1 Open the S Pen remote setting screen.

2 In the App Actions section, swipe to activate the apps you wish to customise.

3 Tap Single press to choose what you want to happen when you press the button once.

4 Tap Double press to choose what you want to happen when you double tap the button.

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