Exploring One UI 5.0 ‘Connected Devices’ features in Samsung Galaxy S21

Although Samsung still hasn’t released a stable build of One UI 5.0 based on Android 13, it is steadily expanding the One UI 5.0 beta program to more devices. If you have installed the One UI 5.0 update on your Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone, you will notice a new “Connected devices” menu in Settings.

The connected devices menu sits just below the “Connections” option in Settings. It is completely new to One UI 5.0 which manages all your phone’s external connections right from one place, providing you with more convenience for controlling your smart TV, PC, wearable, or another smartphone.

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Well, the complete interface looks neat and clean so you won’t face any difficulty in finding any of the connected devices options. Excited to know what’s inside the Samsung Galaxy S21 series’ One UI 5.0 Connected devices menu? Let’s explore the function below.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 5.0 Connected devices:

Quick Share:

It is a file-sharing feature that allows you to share photos, videos, PDFs, and other documents with others in original quality. Once you tap on this option, you will be able to manage its settings as well as you can see the sharing history and more.

Auto switch Buds:

This feature helps you automatically switch your Galaxy buds from another device to your current device when you make calls, answer a call, or play media. Inside, you can select which buds to switch to your phone.

Call & text on other devices:

Enabling this feature will let you call and text from your Galaxy watch, tablet, or speaker using your phone’s number and mobile plan. However, make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Samsung account and have this feature turned on.

Continue Apps on other devices:

With this feature, you can pick up where you left off with other devices signed in to your Samsung account. You can also copy text, images, and more on your phone and paste them onto another device. Currently, it supports two applications including Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes.

Link to Window:

Turn this feature on and you can connect your phone to your PC or laptop. Once connected, you can see your notifications, send and receive text messages, make calls, and view recent photos right from your desktop.

Samsung Dex:

This feature lets you do multitask like a boss. You can connect your Galaxy smartphone to a PC, Laptop, or TV to bring it to life on the big screen. You can do so using an HDMI or USB cable, or wirelessly.

Smart View:

It allows you to share media from any of your devices straight to your TV, including photos, movies, and even music. Samsung Smart View can also be used on any of your connected devices in your home, from your mobile to your PC and tablets.

Smart Things:

Smart Things is a powerful remote control for your home. It lets you control and monitors your home environment through a mobile device to meet your specific needs.

Android Auto:

It’s a smart driving companion that brings apps to your car display so you can focus while you drive. You can control features like navigation, maps, calls, text messages, and music.

Besides these, there are also “Bluetooth” and “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering” features so you don’t have to go to another section to manage them.