Samsung SMC7100 Users Manual

Apps and features

Samsung Connect

Introduction

Samsung Connect allows you to quickly search for and connect to nearby devices, home
appliances, TVs, or Internet of Things (IoT) products. You can easily control the connected
devices.

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Connecting with nearby devices: Quickly search for nearby devices, such as Bluetooth
headsets or wearable devices, and connect with them.

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Registering and controlling home appliances, TVs, and IoT products: Register smart
refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, air purifiers, TVs, and Internet of Things (IoT)
products on your smartphone, and view their status or control them from your
smartphone’s screen. You can group devices by location and set multiple devices to
operate automatically at preset times. For example, you can set the lights and your robot
vacuum to turn on automatically in the evening.

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Your smartphone and other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile
network.

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Samsung Connect supports some smart home appliances and TVs only. To see the
list of supported devices, open the
app, and then tap

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Samsung Connect supports the IoT products approved by Samsung only. To see
the list of approved products, visit www.samsung.com/cn.

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Available features may differ depending on the connected device.

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Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung
warranty. When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the
device’s manufacturer.

Catalog

.

Samsung

folder, launch the

Samsung Connect

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Open the
appear.

Samsung

View devices by location.

folder and launch

User stories

Samsung Connect

. The Samsung Connect screen will

Access additional options.

Supported devices

Samsung Connect tips

Search for and register nearby
devices.

Connecting to nearby devices

Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or printers, easily and quickly.

Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
shared content.

Open the

1

Tap .

2

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically
search for nearby devices.

Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.

3

Once the connection is made, you can use the device or share the content.

Samsung

folder and launch the

Samsung Connect

app.

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Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products

View the status of your smart appliances, TVs, and IoT products from your smartphone’s
screen. You can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and
conveniently.

Registering devices

Open the

1

Tap .

2

Select a device from the list.

3

To manually register devices, select a device type under

Follow the on-screen instructions to register devices.

4

Samsung

folder and launch the

Samsung Connect

ADD DEVICE MANUALLY

app.

.

Viewing and controlling registered devices

You can view and control your registered devices. For example, you can check your washing
machine’s timer or adjust your air conditioner’s temperature.

Open the

1

Tap

2

My devices

Samsung

.

folder and launch the

Samsung Connect

app.

The list of registered devices will appear.

View the status of devices on the list.

3

To control the devices, select a device. Tap
controller supplied with the selected device, and then you can control the device.

DOWNLOAD

to download the device

Assigning locations to devices

Assign locations to devices, view the list of devices in a same location, and control them. You
can also add a mode to a location to control multiple devices at the same time.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

Samsung Connect

app, and then tap

My devices

.

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Assigning locations

Tap →

1

Enter the location name and tap

2

Tick devices on the devices list and tap

3

Selected devices will be added to the locations page.

To view the list of devices by location, swipe to the left or right.

Add place

.

ADD

.

MOVE

.

Setting modes and rules

Create a mode and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time with a
single tap of a button or with a voice command. You can also set a rule to perform actions
automatically at a preset time.

For example, you can set devices to turn the lights on and play music on your room speakers
automatically every day at 7:00 AM.

To create a mode,

→

Swipe to the left or right, select a place, tap
set the mode name, icon, and devices.

To add a rule,

→

Tap
run the rule, day and time to run the rule, and devices to control.

To receive a notification when a rule runs, tap the

Rules

→

ADD RULE

and set the rule options. You can set the rule name, location to

Add mode

Notifications

, and set mode options. You can

switch to activate it.

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Sharing content

Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of
sharing images.

You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.

Launch the

1

Tap and select a sharing method, such as message and email.

2

When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted
will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via
the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch
the

Gallery

Settings

app and select an image.

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Direct share

switch to

activate it.

Using additional features

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Link Sharing

them with others via a Web link or a code. To use this feature, your phone number must
be verified.

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Share to device

connection.

When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices.
Tap the notification to view or download the image.

: Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share

: View your device’s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless

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Settings

Introduction

Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by
configuring various setting options.

Launch the

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap

Settings

app.

.

Connections

Options

Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap

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WLAN

other network devices. Refer to WLAN for more information.

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Bluetooth

devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information.

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Phone visibility

: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or

: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled

: Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you. When

Connections

.

this feature is activated, your device will be visible to other devices when they search for
available devices using their Transfer files to device option.

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Data usage

limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the
amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.

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Airplane mode

use only non-network services.

Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing.

: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the

: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can

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Settings

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Mobile hotspot and tethering

mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not
available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile hotspot

and tethering for more information.

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Mobile networks

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SIM card manager

Refer to SIM card manager for more information.

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Location

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More connection settings

connection settings for more information.

: Change settings for location information permissions.

: Configure your mobile network settings.

: Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.

: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s

: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More

WLAN

Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.

2

Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and tap

CONNECT

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.

Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that
network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the
device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks

Connections

→

WLAN

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

and tap

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If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature
or the wireless router.

FORGET

.

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Settings

WLAN Direct

Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap

2

3

Sending and receiving data

You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions
are an example of sending an image to another device.

1

WLAN Direct

The detected devices are listed.

If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Select a device to connect to.

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection
request.

Launch the

Gallery

.

app and select an image.

Connections

→

WLAN

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Tap →

2

Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.

3

If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without
the connection request procedure.

Ending the device connection

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap

2
3

WLAN Direct

The device displays the connected devices in the list.

Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.

WLAN Direct

.

and select a device to transfer the image to.

Connections

→

WLAN

.

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Settings

Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

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Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via Bluetooth.

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Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.

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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

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Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).

Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Settings screen, tap

1

activate it.

The detected devices will be listed.

Select a device to pair with.

2

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.

Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.

3

Connections

→

Bluetooth

, and then tap the switch to

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection
request.

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Settings

Sending and receiving data

Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media
files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image
to another device.

Launch the

1

Tap →

2

If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming
the auto-generated passkey.

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
visibility option.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.

3

Gallery

Bluetooth

app and select an image.

, and then select a device to transfer the image to.

Unpairing Bluetooth devices

On the Settings screen, tap

1

The device displays the paired devices in the list.

Tap next to the device name to unpair.

2

Connections

→

Bluetooth

.

3

Tap

Unpair

.

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Settings

Mobile hotspot and tethering

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other
devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi,
USB, or Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

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Mobile hotspot

with computers or other devices.

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Bluetooth tethering

connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

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USB tethering

a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless
modem for the computer.

: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection

: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with

Connections

: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data

→

Mobile hotspot and tethering

.

Using the mobile hotspot

Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other
devices.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

hotspot

Tap the switch to activate it.

2

The
networks list.

To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap
the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap

On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks

3

list.

On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.

4

.

icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi

Connections

→

Mobile hotspot and tethering

→

Configure Mobile hotspot

SAVE

.

→

and select

Mobile

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Settings

SIM card manager

Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM

or USIM cards for more information.

On the Settings screen, tap

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Calls

: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls.

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Text messages

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Mobile data

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Confirm SIM card for calls

up window when returning a call or calling from a message. The pop-up window will
appear only if the SIM or USIM card used for the previous call or message is different from
your preferred SIM or USIM card.

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Dual SIM always on

card during a call.

When this feature is enabled, you may incur additional charges for call forwarding
depending on the region or service provider.

: Select a SIM or USIM for messaging.

: Select a SIM or USIM card for data services.

Connections

: Set the device to display the SIM or USIM card selection pop-

: Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM

→

SIM card manager

.

More connection settings

Customise settings to control other features.

On the Settings screen, tap

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Nearby device scanning

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Printing

for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.

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MirrorLink

vehicle’s head unit monitor. Refer to MirrorLink for more information.

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Download booster

and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information.

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VPN

: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search

: Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the

: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

Connections

: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.

: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi

→

More connection settings

.

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Settings

Printing

Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a
printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.

Some printers may not be compatible with the device.

Adding printer plug-ins

Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.

Search for a printer plug-in in

1

Select a printer plug-in and install it.

2

Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.

3

The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your
device.

Select a printer to add.

4

To add printers manually, tap →

Printing content

While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap

→

All printers...

, and then select a printer.

Galaxy Apps

Add printer

.

.

Print

→

Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.

MirrorLink

You can display your device’s screen on the vehicle’s head unit monitor.

Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s
head unit monitor.

On the Settings screen, tap

Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1.1 or higher.

Connections

→

More connection settings

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→

MirrorLink

.

Settings

Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink

When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth.

1

Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.

Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable.

2

When they are connected, access your device’s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor.

Ending the MirrorLink connection

Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle.

Download booster

Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks
simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.

On the Settings screen, tap

booster

.

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This feature may not be supported by some devices.

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You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network.

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When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set
temperature, the feature will turn off.

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If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be
affected.

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If the Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data
transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.

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This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 and Hypertext
Transmission Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The feature cannot be used with other
protocols, such as FTP.

Connections

→

More connection settings

→

Download

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Settings

Sounds and vibration

Change settings for various sounds on the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

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Sound mode

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Vibrate while ringing

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Use Volume keys for media

Volume key.

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Volume

notifications.

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Ringtone

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Vibration pattern

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Notification sounds

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Do not disturb

except for allowed exceptions.

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Touch sounds

touchscreen.

: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode.

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and

: Change the ringtones for calls or notifications.

: Select a vibration pattern.

: Change the notification sound settings for each app.

: Set the device to mute incoming calls, notification sounds, and media,

: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the

Sounds and vibration

: Select to adjust the media volume level when you press the

.

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Screen lock sounds

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Charging sound

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Dialing keypad tones

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Keyboard sound

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Sound quality and effects

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Separate app sound

connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps. For
example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while
listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle’s Bluetooth speaker.

: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.

: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.

: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

: Configure additional sound settings.

: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the

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