How to Connect a Samsung Tablet to a Windows 11 PC

Do you have a Samsung tablet and want to connect it to your Windows 11 PC? Samsung tablets come with a variety of features that make them the best Android tablets. There are various ways to connect your Samsung tablet to your Windows 11 PC. You can connect your Samsung tablet through Dex mode, Smart View, Samsung Flow app and other ways. If you want to connect your Samsung tablet to your Windows 11 PC, this article will help you.

Connect your Samsung tablet to your Windows 11 PC

In this article, we will discuss different ways to connect Samsung tablet to Windows 11 PC.

Connecting a Samsung tablet to a Windows 11 PC using Dex (S series tablet only)

If you have an S series tablet, it will have a Dex mode. Dex mode gives you the ability to work on your tablet like a laptop. You can also use this Dex mode to connect your tablet to a Windows 11 PC. To do this, follow the steps given below:

• Go to the Samsung Dex page in a browser. From here, download the Dex app and install it on your computer.
• Set up the Dex app on your Windows 11 PC.
• Then connect your tablet to your computer via a USB cable.
• On your tablet, you will be notified when Samsung Dex is launched. Click” Start Now “and Dex mode will open on your PC.

If you want to connect your tablet to your computer wirelessly via Dex mode, follow these steps:

• Open the notification center on your tablet by swiping down from the top of the screen (if you’re in Dex mode on your tablet, tap the Wi-Fi icon to open the Notification Center).
• Now press and hold the Dex icon in the notification center.
• Press the Windows key on your keyboard and look for the Connect app . Click on this application to open it. If the Connect app is not available on your Windows 11 PC, follow our guide to fix it.
• Connect your computer and tablet to the same Wi-Fi network.
• In the Dex window on the tablet, you will see the name of your PC. Click on it to connect your tablet to your PC wirelessly via Dex Mode.

Connecting a Samsung tablet to a Windows 11 PC using Samsung Flow

Samsung Flow is the official app from Samsung that allows you to connect all your Samsung devices. This app is also available for Windows, so you will be able to connect your Samsung tablet to your Windows 11 PC using this app. To connect your Samsung tablet to your computer using Samsung Flow, follow these steps:

• Open the Microsoft Store on your PC, download and install Samsung Flow.
• Now open the Play Store on your tablet, download and install Samsung Flow on your tablet.
• Open Samsung Flow on both your tablet and PC.
• In the Samsung Flow app on your tablet, tap Connect to Computer. Click “Continue”to continue.
• Now on your PC, click the Start button.
• On a PC, select a tablet from the list.
• You will be prompted with two options: Wi-Fi or LAN and Bluetooth. Choose any option, but make sure your PC and tablet are connected to the same network (in the case of Wi-Fi or LAN) or connected via Bluetooth (for Bluetooth).
• You will now see the password on your PC and tablet. Confirm that the keys match and click “OK”on both PC and tablet.
• This will connect your computer to your tablet via Samsung Flow.

Connecting a Samsung tablet to a Windows 11 PC using Smart View

Using Smart View, you will be able to stream your tablet to PC. To cast your tablet to your computer, follow these steps:

• From the Start menu , find the Connect app and open it.
• Now, swipe down from the top of your tablet screen to open Notification Center (make sure Dex mode is off) and tap Smart View. Now click Tablet -> Other device .
• Make sure your computer and tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• You will see your computer on the tablet. Click on your PC name and click “Start Now” to start mirroring.
• You will be prompted to change the aspect ratio and click Change to adjust the aspect ratio.

Connecting a Samsung tablet to a Windows 11 PC using a second screen

To use your tablet as a second screen for your Windows 11 PC, follow these steps:

• Open the Notification Center on your tablet by swiping down from the top of the screen and tap the Second Screen option .
• Now select the connection mode to continue : drawing/gaming (quick response) or video (smooth playback).
• Press the key combination Windows + I to open the Settings app on your PC.
• Here, go to the Bluetooth and Devices section on the left sidebar and then on the right, click on Add Device.
• Then click Wireless Display or Dock.
• Select your tablet from the list of devices and you can use it as a second screen.
• Press the key combination Windows + P to adjust the projection settings.
• Press Windows + K to configure broadcast settings and allow accessories.

Final words

These were the ways to connect your Samsung tablet to your Windows 11 PC. By following the steps above, you should be able to easily connect your tablet to your computer.