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Samsung One UI 4.1 Tip: How to control Smart Home devices from Quick Settings
From phones to air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, fans, kitchen appliances, etc, everything is smart nowadays. But controlling these gadgets with different remote controls can be difficult sometimes. Meanwhile, Samsung smartphones let you control every smart home device with ease.
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Isn’t it great that you can control all of your smart home devices with your phone? Yes, it is. To make it easier, the Korean tech giant provides you the ability to control these devices from the quick settings panel itself, you don’t need to follow the full process of opening different settings.
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Do note that only apps that support the Device Control feature will be accessible from Quick Settings. For Samsung devices, the main two are Google Home and SmartThings. You must set up one of these in order to use the controls.
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Here’s how to control Smart Home devices from your Samsung One UI 4.1 Quick Settings.
Control Smart Home devices from Quick Settings
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.
- Tap Device control just below the brightness adjuster.
- If you are already using SmartThings or Google Home, you may already see the device controls. If not, tap the three-dot menu icon and select Manage Apps.
- Toggle on the apps that have the devices you want to control.
- Now select one of the apps to customize which devices will appear in the device controls.
- Select all the devices you want to see and unselect the devices you don’t want to appear.
- Tap the back arrow in the top-left when you’re done.
- Go back to the Devices screen and you’ll see all the devices you selected.
- You can drag and drop these tiles to rearrange the order.
- Just tap the tile to be brought to the device page in the associated app, or use the power icon to immediately turn things on and off.
- To switch between smart home apps:
- Tap the down arrow next to the app name above the tiles, then select the other app.
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One UI 6 Watch: Here’s how to use Sleep Apnea feature on your Galaxy Watch
Samsung introduced a Sleep Apnea tracking feature with the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The company is now making the Sleep Apnea feature available for other Galaxy Watch models with One UI 6 update. Here, you can check how to enable and use this feature.
Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing becomes shallow or stops while they sleep. It’s a serious issue that can affect overall health. With the new feature, Samsung aims to help users easily detect if they might have sleep apnea.
To use this feature, you’ll need the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Samsung phone. Here’s how you can enable it:
- Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone and go to the Sleep Apnea tab.
- If you don’t see the app on your phone, start it from your watch first.
- Enable the Sleep Apnea feature by turning on the switch and following the prompts.
Make sure to wear your Galaxy Watch while you sleep. In the morning, open the Samsung Health Monitor app again to view your results in the Sleep Apnea tab. You can also tap “View history” to see your recorded sleep data.
This new feature gives users important insights into their sleep health. By offering an easy way to detect signs of sleep apnea, it can help users take steps toward better health.
For more detailed instructions, you can also check “the Instructions for use” section in the Samsung Health Monitor app. If you have the Galaxy Watch running One UI 6 Watch update, you can try out this feature.
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3 ways to improve your sleep with Samsung Galaxy Ring
Quality sleep is important for your health, but several people struggle to get enough. Lack of sleep can lead to serious health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To help improve sleep, Samsung has created the Galaxy Ring. It is a smart ring with AI technology that tracks your sleep and offers personalized tips to help you rest better.
Here you can check three advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Ring to improve your sleep.
Comfortable to Wear All Night
Samsung Galaxy Ring is lightweight and comfortable so you can wear it all night without issues. It comes in 9 different sizes, and a free sizing kit is included to help you find the best fit.
The ring can be worn on any finger, but the index finger is recommended for the best results. With a battery life of up to 7 days, you don’t have to worry about charging it every night.
Track Sleep Quality
Galaxy Ring features an Advanced Sleep Tracking feature, which helps to track different stages of sleep, including light, deep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Each stage plays a different role in your body’s recovery. Deep sleep helps your body heal, while REM sleep is important for mental recovery.
By tracking how much time you spend in each stage, the Galaxy Ring helps you understand if you’re getting the quality sleep you need. It also checks your heart rate and heart rate variability, which can help spot sleep problems.
Healthier Tips
After tracking your sleep for a week, the Galaxy Ring provides personalized advice to help you improve your sleep habits. It might suggest things like adjusting your bedtime or avoiding caffeine before sleep. These tips make it easier to build a healthier sleep routine.
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Galaxy AI: How to use PDF Overlay Translation feature on your Samsung device
Studying e-books and journals in foreign languages can be difficult, especially when you come across unfamiliar words or phrases. For that, Samsung offers Galaxy AI-powered PDF Overlay Translation feature. With this feature, you can instantly translate PDF documents without needing any extra apps which helps you understand study material more quickly and effectively.
Samsung PDF Overlay Translation feature automatically translates the text on your screen. After that, you can read documents in a foreign language without having to switch between apps or spend time searching for words.
Whether you’re reading any paper or an e-book, the PDF Overlay Translation tool can help you stay focused by making translations appear directly on the document. Below you can check how you can use it on your Samsung phone.
How to Use Samsung PDF Overlay Translation Feature
For that, you just need to follow a few steps given below
- Open the Samsung Notes app on your Galaxy device
- Create a new document by clicking the appropriate icon.
- Tap the “+” icon, select PDF, and find the PDF you want to translate.
- Once your PDF is open, tap the Galaxy AI icon at the top of the screen.
You can choose to either Summarize or Translate PDF depending on what you need. You can also pick the language you want to translate the document into.
This feature is very useful, mainly for those who need to read documents in another language, whether for school, work, or personal growth. It saves time and helps you understand content better to study more efficiently and without stress.
If you have an eligible Samsung Galaxy device, you can try this feature now to read documents in another language.