How to connect your Galaxy device to other devices using Connected Devices

Samsung Galaxy with Samsung Buds on a table.

In Samsung Galaxy Android 13 OS (One UI5 and later versions), "Connected devices" menu has been added. You can access the connection-related functions provided by the existing Android 12 OS (One UI4) and the functions that work with other devices in one place in the "Connected devices" menu for quicker access. These include Quick Share, Auto switch Buds, Call & text on other devices, Continue apps on other devices, Link to Windows, Samsung DeX, Smart View, SmartThings, Galaxy Wearable, Android Auto.

How to activate connected devices

Settings highlighted on the mobile homescreen Settings highlighted on the mobile homescreen

1. Open Settings

Connected devices highlighted on the Settings screen Connected devices highlighted on the Settings screen

2. Select Connected devices to access Quick Share and other connectivity features

All the options you can select on connected devices screen All the options you can select on connected devices screen

3. Select the desired item to activate device connection

Related Questions

Thank you for your feedback!

Contact Info

Contact Us

For support buying a product, help with an order or technical product support
Learn more

Troubleshoot and book a repair

Support for your mobile devices, home appliances, TV and computing products
Learn more

Face to face Support

Whether your product is in warranty or out of warranty, we're here to help
Find a Support Centre
View more

*Operates as a price discount: Pre-order the Galaxy S26 Ultra larger storage variant (512GB) by 10.03.26 and pay the future price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra smaller storage variant (256GB). Pre-order the Galaxy S26+ larger storage variant (512GB) by 10.03.26 and pay the same price as the Galaxy S26+ smaller storage variant (256GB). Pre-order the Galaxy S26 larger storage variant (512GB) by 10.03.26 and pay the future price of the Galaxy S26 smaller storage variant (256GB).