How to control media and devices on your Galaxy smartphone
How to
Want to control the volume of your connected Bluetooth speaker or control your SmartThings devices directly from your Quick panel? Simply set up the Media and Devices Panel on your Galaxy phone or tablet to conveniently manage your connected devices.
Once Media panel is set to use, you can view current media that's playing on the phone, such as songs from Spotify or Google play music. Simply follow the steps to set up Media first.
Step 1. Swipe down from top of the screen to open the Quick panel.
Step 2. Tap Media output under the Quick settings icons.
Step 3. Select the device to pair and follow the instructions.
Underneath the displayed song, you will see a list of connected Bluetooth audio devices.
You can:
- Control audio output
You can change the audio output by tapping your desired device. For example, if the song is playing on your phone, you can tap Galaxy Buds to make the song play on your buds. Or, vice versa.
- Manage Dual audio
If you have more than one Bluetooth audio device connected, a circle will appear next to each one. Checking off the devices will allow you to play the same media on multiple devices simultaneously and easily adjust the volume.
If having a special place for just audio devices wasn't enough, there's also a place for all of your other connected gadgets. Device panel basically provides a shortcut to all your smart devices that are connected to your SmartThings account or your phone.
Step 1. Swipe down from top of the screen to open the Quick panel.
Step 2. Tap Device control under the Quick settings icons.
Step 3. Select the device to pair and follow the instructions.
- Tap your desired icon to access a device's settings or to run a Scene.
- To add, remove, or adjust the order of the listed devices, tap More options (three vertical dots) in the top right, and then select Choose scenes and devices or Change order.
Want to listen to music through your TV's speakers? You can stream Spotify songs from your phone right to your TV! It’s perfect for parties or playing DJ when you’re in the mood to jam. Before anything else, make sure the TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
First, navigate to and open the Spotify app on your phone, and then tap Play on a song.
Step 1. Swipe down from top of the screen to open the Quick panel.
Step 2. Tap the Smart View icon.
Step 3. Select your desired TV and then tap Start Now on your phone.
If necessary, select Allow on the TV to give the phone permission to connect. Your phone's audio will now begin playing on the TV's speakers.
Note:
- The previous SmartThings panel has been replaced by the Media and Device panels. If you want to control your SmartThings registered devices, you need to update Media and Devices to 1.0.02.17 version or later, and SmartThings app to 1.7.36.23 version or later.
- Device screenshots and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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