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
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Open Settings.
2
![Tap Advanced Features from Settings]()
Tap Advanced features.
3
Tap S Pen.
4
Select S Pen remote.
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Swipe to turn on the remote control.
![S Pen remote menu]()
You can also activate it via the notification panel:
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Open the notification panel by sliding down from the top of the device.
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Expand the options in the notification panel.
![Drop down the notification panel]()
3
Slide the notification panel to the left.
![Expanded notification panel]()
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![S Pen remote option in the notification panel]()
Tap S Pen remote.
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
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Open the S Pen remote setting screen.
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Tap Hold down pen button to.
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Select the app or feature you wish to be launched (e.g. Camera, Calculator, Translate).
![Select an app from the list]()
Customising the single or double press control
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Open the S Pen remote setting screen.
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In the App Actions section, swipe to activate the apps you wish to customise.
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Tap Single press to choose what you want to happen when you press the button once.
![Single press to choose the app]()
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Tap Double press to choose what you want to happen when you double tap the button.
![Double press to choose the app]()
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