How to use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy phones, tablets: Here's a step-by-step guide

Second Screen lets users use their Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet as a wireless extra display for their Windows PC. They can either expand their PC screen to their Galaxy device and work on two screens or copy their PC screen to their Galaxy device and control it remotely. They can also change the projection modes and input modes on their Galaxy device. Also Read: Windows 10 Users Alert! Microsoft Will End Support On October 14: What Should You Do?

If you find this feature interesting and want to use on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet, here is a step-by-step guide on how to use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy devices. Also Read: How to reset your Windows PC in easy steps

A step-by-step guide on how to use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

To use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, you need to enable the Smart View developer options and then connect your phone to your PC via Wi-Fi. Also Read: Government has a warning for Microsoft's Windows 11, 10 users: Here's what you need to do

Step 1: Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Swipe left and tap Smart View.

Step 3: Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner and tap Settings.

Step 4: Tap About Smart View at the bottom of the screen.

Step 5: Tap the Smart View logo 10 times to access the developer options. You may need to enter a password, such as #00rtsp00 or #00sv00.

Step 6: Toggle on Start SecondScreen and choose a connection mode: Drawing/gaming (faster response) or Video (smoother playback).

Step 7: On your PC, press Windows + K keys to open the Connect menu and select your Galaxy phone from the list of devices. Check the box to allow mouse, keyboard, touch, and pen input from your phone.

Step 8: Choose a projection mode: Duplicate, Extend, or Second screen only.

A step-by-step guide on how to use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy tablets

To use Second Screen on Samsung Galaxy tablets, you need to enable the Second Screen feature and then connect your tablet to your PC via Wi-Fi.

Step 1: Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Swipe left and tap Second Screen.

Step 3: On your PC, press Windows + K keys to open the Connect menu and select your Galaxy tablet from the list of devices. Check the box to allow mouse, keyboard, touch, and pen input from your tablet.

Step 4: Choose a projection mode: Duplicate, Extend, or Second screen only.

What are the requirements for using Second Screen?

To use Second Screen, you need to have:

• A Samsung Galaxy phone running One UI 4.0 or above or a Samsung Galaxy tablet running One UI 3.1 or above
• A Windows PC with Wireless Display running Windows 10 version 2004 or higher
• Both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network