Samsung DeX Pad Review & Q&A

The Samsung DeX Pad allows you to use the apps on your phone in a desktop like experience. The DeX Pad comes with and HDMI cable and USB C power cable. You can easily attach a mouse and keyboard in the two USB slots. Phones with the Samsung DeX software will work with this like the Galaxy S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note 8, S9 and S9+.
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[@TechWithBrett]

This one took a bit to get together. PUBG even works in full screen now! What other questions do you have?

[@mikldude9376]

Tech With Brett Hi Brett , just wondering mate , do you think there are more apps that open up full screen with the s9 variants and the more modern dex ? i have the older Dex used via my S8+ which i have been using as my home computer for quite a while now since my pc bit the dust , ( probably close to a year , and while its is pretty good , there are some apps that wont go full screen natively . but i have found a lot of time for apps like netflix , if i open up chrome and go to netflix from the web and log in with my password ..... hey presto full screen mode . i have found you can do work arounds for a lot of apps , but it would be nice if you could just natively click on the icon in your apps draw and go full screen instantly ..... hence my question ... Cheers mate . One thing i do like about the dex as opposed to the home computer/pc , i come home of night , drop my phone in the dex , i use the pattern to unlock the screen which is very fast which all in all takes about 10 or 15 seconds to be up and running . Also , anything you do during the day taking photos or video , it is already on your phone and now on your wide screen monitor ready to go , no transferring of stuff to your pc , its actually pretty convenient . i do most of the stuff via my dex/galaxy that i used to on my pc , although occasionally there are some compromises like the odd app that wont go full screen . i dont render any sci fi movies or anything overly difficult that a hi powered pc might do , but general stuff , watching the odd movie , looking at tubes , emails , surfing the net , shopping , talking on the phone via the dex is pretty cool . i have also found that sometimes swapping between chrome and samsungs browser can be of benefit , both have different features , and sometimes using sammy`s browser works better for other features .. you mentioned the fan in the new dex , i dont know if you where just pointing it out or was not aware , but the older model also has a fan , it only comes on periodically and is very quiet . i have found even after hours of use my phone when using the old dex , it only gets warm and probably would actually get away without the fan anyway i think , good its there though . Thanks for doing the dex video .

[@pets4489]

Tech With Brett What about support for a Dell P2418HZ monitor. Built in speakers and webcams.

[@drIndrakumarChaudhary]

Is there is any way to connect my galaxy s9 to projector to present my PPT in my classroom??..

[@samuelstrobel]

what games work in dex? Does Minecraft? Asphalt 8? etc

[@SCG77]

Pubg mouse control. Any better?

[@MonkeyMagick]

In about 4 years from now, Apple will "invent" something just like this.

[@markdenyer8072]

Monkey Magic yep and all the apple drones will be like "wow... look at this incredible new tech!"

[@Turtlenaide]

Nah they won't it would be a money grab

[@malakaibrown94]

A fucking docking station? Apples cheap they wont do that

[@michaelmcelwain8971]

Why would Apple even need this in the first place? They have Mac OS after all.

[@mohammaddebes7681]

I'm willing to bet it will have 2 USB-C ports, not really charge your phone, and run a very cut down interface.

[@woodsb123]

This is really cool. Samsung is trying to get right what Microsoft got wrong when they tried to do this same thing with the Windows Phone!!!!

[@MrElectrifyer]

Brian Woods They've also got full fledged Linux OS running in DeX mode!

[@microsoftcortana9239]

Finally some one mentions windows phone

[@quincypeters1274]

This revealed why windows 8 failed Metro UI those large looking Icons

[@quincypeters1274]

@@microsoftcortana9239 windows phone, and windows 8 get the same response from users

[@microsoftcortana9239]

@@quincypeters1274 what are you trying to prove?

[@ILuvTrading]

Thanks for this video!!!

[@nosirrahx]

I have the DeX station and it is really cool. I have a wireless keyboard and mouse and bluetooth speaker as well as a flash drive connected to the 2nd USB. Its a quick and easy way to get a better viewing experience for chat and email while charging your phone. It doesn't replace a PC for everything but for a lot of stuff it was pretty cool. There is another cool feature with this device. My wife's S8 lost touch but since I had it on the Dex before I was able to get into her phone and move some stuff off of it without issue.

[@SCG77]

can you plug in external hard drive?

[@n8n8n8n]

This is called innovation. Hey, apple fanboys, do you see it? Animojis (stolen name) are not innovation.

[@diffmull]

Really love your videos and appreciate the effort that goes into making them so informative and such high quality. Just a note to say that I was watching this on the big screen and hifi, and found the "woosh" sound-effect when bringing in a user's comment (eg at 13:17) had a very heavy bass component that confused me into thinking there was something going on outside the house! It is probably counter-productive to mix it in, but at least next time I won't be caught out 8-)

[@TechWithBrett]

diff mull Thanks for the feedback! It looks like it is pretty much all bass as I could not even hear it come through phone.

[@gregsimpson621]

This is really an informative video and well done? The questions and answers are extremely useful. Thanks Tech with Brett!!!

[@nishant3984]

Great job samsung. I am surprised how advanced samsung is in technology i feel sad for apple. Rip apple rip notch.

[@WildVoltorb]

nishant3984 iPhone is for little girls!

[@nishant3984]

Voltorb true. Business, IT , commerce people prefer Samsung nowadays. As per my observation.

[@rishabhharidas4284]

saloei Also those phones have wired options for a DeX. Love my Lumia 950.

[@albertpintor3522]

saloei wired is still more reliable than wireless in my experience

[@tavo3234]

There are soooo many apple zombies that it won't die anytime soon...

[@chuckrichardson83]

I know im really late with this Brett, But i noticed that the Galaxy S8 and S9 have AMOLED screens. If I were to use the DeX Pad without a mouse and a keyboard....for an extensive period of time, will that crosshair in a box grid for the touchpad eventually burn in? I heard many people complain about eventual screen burn in with AMOLED phones

[@athibanbirla3037]

Will this work with LG Dual Link Up Monitor, Single display windows and Dex... Give me a solution

[@yun3ro]

Does the HDMI from DeX pad allow the sound to come out from TV speaker as well? or just graphic? thx

[@annandale9001]

I love this video. Very thorough and detailed explanation!

[@jimmyispromo]

Great vid bruh

[@kevinroell9007]

When choosing the screen resolution, did you try putting the phone into high performance mode? I know the default setting for the phone is "optimized" which limits the screen resolution to FHD to balance battery life with performance.

[@AeroFlip]

So its true that S9/S9+ should use dex pad. Because i have an issue using dex station with my unifiying logitech k400+. It work on and off the first i use it. It connect fine and then soon the touchpad on my phone turn on. The wireless logitech i have no longer working.

[@kikianasahmad2328]

Wow this is Amazing! It's a full bl00dy computer on the HD TV! Technology is advancing at an amazing exponential rate.

[@shanghaichica]

Kiki Anas Ahmad it is amazing. I have a MacBook but I don’t have a desktop computer. I have an old HD TV that I don’t use anymore. I bought a keyboard and a mouse for £17. I got the DeX station as a pre order with my note 8. So basically I now have a desktop for £17. I’m not a heavy user so would not bother buying a PC. But for me this is a good solution.

[@royston._.]

Just wondering what the Google suite experience is like (Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets) and how does that compare to the Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) installed on Samsung devices? How does it work for writing long documents or even creating a presentation (does the phone handle animations during a presentation well)?

[@nateportney672]

Royston Pinto great question.

[@samsungdexvideosbyshaunros121]

Royston Pinto Personally I prefer Microsoft Office compared to Google Office on phone and DeX.

[@EPICBLASIAN1]

I just gave you your 1K like 👍👍👍 My DeX Pad arrives today can't wait to check it out 😁

[@TechWithBrett]

Wow! Thank you my man!

[@stevehollard9612]

Great video. Is there any way you can plug dex into a laptop, to utilize the screen and keyboard? Can you plug the dex hdmi cable into a dvi adapter to use an older style monitor that doesn't have a hdmi port?

[@id5482]

Hi! Will the samsung dexpad work without a power supply if I want to use it as a usb c to hdmi adapter without it being plugged in? Just to screen mirror? Thanks!

[@CalvinLobodoglover]

I have a question.. would the Dex pad work with the Note 9 ? I do know that I can buy the HDMI female to USB-C male for the Note 9.. but I want to charge the note 9 at the same time.. hence the question.. should I buy the Dex pad with the note 9??

[@JNante]

I know this is an old video... I just want to know can I use this device to mirror Netflix or Amazon video to a portable tv w/hdmi?

[@BasslinesNYC]

Can I plug this into the HDMI port of my Chromebook and use the keyboard and monitor or do I need to buy a separate wired keyboard?

[@MrAsads83]

Does the dex pad have any accessibility features like full screen zoom

[@RockSleeper]

will it fast charge the phone while using it in dex mode with a standard 15W Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger?

[@xenias5618]

I have question. How you have connected the samsung dex with the TV. Is it with logitech or with a kable? I haven't understood it.

[@yitianzeng632]

Does the USB port in dex pad support USB debugging? I'm thinking about a good way to share keyboard and mouse with my computer...

[@Anosegh]

Your video is great bro keep going 👍🏻❤️

[@RobertoBazzan]

Do you find the connector on the pad a bit flimsy and loose? Mine seems to me that will break off and can defiintely bend.

[@denvernaicker8250]

was wondering - the response time when using a bluetooth mouse and keyboard vs a wireless receiver mouse and keyboard - in terms of registering the keystroke - there were issues on all android devices maybe because of different version of bluetooth but was this resolved with the s9 and new dex? is it possible to do a test? i have a logitech k380 bluetooth keyboard and would like to pair it with a m590 bluetooth mouse and use dex and s9 with a portable hdmi screen that uses usb-a power, similar to the asus m513b+ or alternatives, the extra 2 usb ports would either power a monitor or wireless receiver

[@samsungdexvideosbyshaunros121]

Denver Naicker There definitely isn't such issues on the S9. I don't find any delays with bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

[@denvernaicker8250]

Samsung DeX Videos (by Shaun Roselt) thanks for the reply :)

[@mickymouse8891]

Can you use the Smartphone Camera (Photo and Video) while it is plug in the DeX Station ?

[@theamazingworldoutthere]

I have an S8+ - Can I use the PAD mouse/keyboard function? I cant find an answer. Samsung official site says it may be with a software update. Did they meant the Oreo update for the S8 (which I already have) or a future update? Im wasting so much time on this on my day off😒

[@rishabhharidas4284]

The Amazing World Out There you can use the s8+ as a mouse. There is currently a sale on Amazon so grab it quick

[@DarkChewie]

the S8 Real Work on the dex PAD? using normal mouse and keyboard?

[@rishabhharidas4284]

the s8 will work on the DeX pad with a normal mouse and keyboard.

[@AdmiralAndy]

How i can get sound when my Monitor doesnt have any speakers? Can i put in some 3,5 clinch stereo speakers while the S10 is docked on the pad?

[@Lakaw.Travel]

Good evening. I just to ask why I can't connect it to my tv. It only shows the charging. Huhu Hope you help me

[@vijeysrini]

will i be able to use this if i put the rugged case made by samsung? i mean does the thickness of the phone with the rugged case hinder the plugging of the phone to the dock?

[@krizologo]

Does your device heat up alot when it is on Dex mode? How effective was the fan on the dex pad?

[@chakapitchou4458]

Does it work only with Samsung devices? I have phab 2 pro for instance. Cheers

[@peterkiryakov7301]

Can you use a usb hub conneted to the Dex station? Like connecting mouse and keyboard into the hub and then the hub to the Dex station.

[@ibrohim80]

Is it possible that samsung dex will launch the version 2 and the older device will not support it anymore like samsung note 8 ?

[@aaronxchia]

Hi love this review. Does the auto correct on Android still work with an external bluetooth keyboard paired?

[@horacegrimsby2870]

Really good review thanks.

[@quangduyho]

Question, so I have Samsung s9+ and always use 2960x1440 wqhd+. The dex only supports 2560x1440 but my 65 inch TV is 1920x1080p. Does it mean that the max resolution my pubg mobile will be played at 1920x1080p then? Thx

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes it can only output as much resolution as the TV supports.

[@bigbadcalamity721]

Dex station or dex pad is better? I don't know which one to buy

[@ichthyander45]

Awesome video friend. Just the first 2 minutes made me sub right away...:) You can tell a quality video from the start.

[@TechWithBrett]

Thank you! I have been working on it.

[@DayZOfAmaZe]

can you connect usb storage devices into the dex instead of just mice and keyboards?

[@snorlax905]

Does the internal fan run all the time or only when it detects heat? can it be turned off ? Do you hear it spinning ?

[@ir0n2541]

Can i install Citrix Reciever on this and fire up a remote desktop ?

[@RazoE]

Is your phone in quad hd resolution? Make sure it's selected in your display settings. That said, I'm glad I waited on the Dex, this one looks awesome!

[@Xofttam]

RazoE Dex pad resolution output and phone screen resolution output are totally separate.

[@anatoliigrynchuk3325]

What is the problem with Windows PC and VPN? Should work as well.

[@koh9894]

If you use a browser (Chrome perhaps?) and load Google Hangout, can you do a screenshare from there? I may need something like that to demonstrate something to my son at home.

[@DamonGaskin]

I sooooo hope they come with a laptop type of Dex station,so you can use it on the go.. Much like the old Motorola Atrix long ago.. I hope they are looking into this...

[@1MarkKeller]

Damon Gaskin that was what I was thinking too!

[@RobertLoPinto]

Check out the Mirabook. I just pre-ordered one.

[@ItsJustShortsBro]

Just buy a laptop...

[@JOELwindows7]

15:04 like the one found in *The Investigation Van* which it is a mobile detective headquarter where the portability and versatility is crucial.

[@RomanA1087]

Dexpad and splashtop remote computer? Im curious if the mouse will cross over onto the pc

[@kizerscott2557]

It's my 1st time on your channel and I Just saw your post on the DeX and I thinking of getting the device but can I use it for work eg Documents editing / doc, pdf, excel etc. Or even watching a moving on the monitor/ TV ?

[@2002squall]

since it is laying flat is there a stand for it for video call?

[@plipogamez3173]

Is the fans on the Dex station, and Pad effective at cooling the phone, or maybe the fans are they simply make those docks seem impressive?

[@TheBlackShinigami]

As someone who doesn't have a PC. I have an S8 active laying around. Would this be a nicer option with a TV rather than buying a netbook?

[@darrylnickles6091]

Brett: What is the nomenclature for the cable that connects between the Dex hub, and my central hub, for power? and 2), I have a VGA monitor connrcted to my laptop. Is there a way to use that same monitor to hook into the Dex hub for full function , as well as for my laptop PC? (some kind of "Y" connector)

[@KillerRaptorr]

Nope. You can get a converter for HDMI to VGA but you loose some of the HDR and digital features HDMI has. Dex does not support dual display output, So you can only plug in 1 extra display to it. But if you wish to use your laptop. You can plug into a USB 3.0 or C gen 1 or 2 for displaying on your laptop as a optional Window mode (downloading the windows samsung dex app from samsung.), or throw it to cast onto a different display. This will let you flow from Dex to Windows with ease and use your internal keyboard/mouse systems, Vs having to use external keyboard/mouse for dex alone.

[@TheEp1994]

Hi, I got a dex and a s8+ phone. Now I cannot connect any mouse or keyboard with it. Does anyone know perhaps how to fix that?

[@ikemouser2580]

Will the dex pad work with a quick charging powerbank instead of a wall plug?

[@siewpuitong1479]

can this be used to mirror my note 8 UI to a Dell laptop ? Thanks.

[@aldomendez4595]

Hi Brett....quick 1; ...it's there a way to verify once the phone reach the 100% battery charge.... to stop it ?

[@tramper42]

Can you connect a Bluetooth Keyboard to the Phone and use the keyboard in Dex?

[@abdielcruz8186]

Does it works with an USB 3.0 3-5 TB external hard drive?

[@wil7sdni]

Does .xlsm excel file runs or works in Samsung Dex? how about pivot tables?

[@pokpokubrey9684]

hi does it print ppt 9 slides in 1 page using a wifi printer?

[@costavaz]

Hi, is it possible to use external hd or pen drive to storage more data?

[@Just_me_73]

Can I do Backup to a external HDD using this Samsung Dex?

[@Wasabi35209]

Can you use S Pen to draw on note 8 and show on a large screen through Dex Pad?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes, you can use screen mirroring mode and do this.

[@herberttenorio9009]

Does it work with hdmi/dvi monitors using hdmi adapter?

[@futanari333]

Wonder if you can get an external hard drive to work on this.

[@rawpower2672]

I like how your voice changed when you were voice typing hahaha that happens to me too you become a robot for a second

[@crosswhite17]

Hi Brett. I think you said it will not edit videos. However I have seen MRP edit videos using Power Director on his Dex. Does the Samsung Movie Maker work on Dex?

[@TechWithBrett]

I may need to try again but when I tried Power Director with the Note 8 it did not work at all. Samsung Movie make is no longer available on the S9 from what I could find. Google Photos new movie maker may work but you just won't be able to edit like Adobe Premiere.

[@BWT599]

Great video, I don't have a need for Dex yet as I connect my phone to my windows gaming laptop for a side window mirroring. I could see people living in small apartments taking advantage of Dex or if I had a monitor in the kitchen. I'm curious how Tradingview.com would edit within the mobile browser or it it would be as close to the Chromebook pixel.

[@ashlord8190]

Just a guess. What is the reso on your phone? 1440p or 1080p? Maybe dex reso doesn't go above what you have set for your phone?

[@Stefyxxl]

Have you experienced lag in dex mode with note 8? I mean, with 10 tabs opened, 1 messaging app open, google maps open, and google assistant active?!?

[@kaleb_barbour3]

I have one too, any idea how to get Adobe flash player?

[@limcharles9730]

can you do a quick dex station vs dex pad... also correct me if i am wrong, dex experience depends on the phone not the dex connector right?

[@TechWithBrett]

I wish I still had my DeX Station to do that. As far as I know yes it is all dependant on the phone.

[@limcharles9730]

thanks..

[@samsungdexvideosbyshaunros121]

Lima Charlie Yes. It all depends on the phone.

[@sivaramyammanuru2651]

Is it works on normal lcd tv with HDMI port?

[@mdadilahnaf1961]

Does the Malaysian Variant of the Note 9 support samsung dex? (Exynos Variant).

[@usmcmsgt5487]

Will Note 9 work with it I know it doesn’t need it but knowing that you ready have it could you go ahead and use it? Since it does have a fan capability it with even keep the note 9 even cooler if it worked.

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes it does! It also offers the USB ports that the USB-C to HDMI does not offer.

[@gamac84]

How about tv apps? Would you be able to use them?

[@naveen9981]

Hi Brett, Nice video. I had a query. Can I connect a printer to this device ?

[@franciseharward2127]

How do you get Netflix on the fullscreen on DeX or dex pad

[@joshlenz1761]

Any way to open up an external harddrive to view data?

[@JRobertoBatista]

Hi! Is there any reason to get a Dex Pad if you own a Note 9? Thanks a lot, great video, btw!

[@AeonsOfBlight]

What screen protector is that? I've been looking for a good one for a while

[@TechWithBrett]

The Whitestone Dome glass. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2rPl6eNhcqYnck

[@getgiselle5359]

I really like your videos. You explain very well in details and use easy words that I can understand very quickly. Now, come to my questions. I'm using Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and I would like to whether I can connect my phone to the Dex pad and use it WITHOUT external mouse and keyboard. Another question is that: is it able to connect with a laptop? Or it can only connect to TV screen. Last question, is it able to connect with the old screen which does not have HDMI porter but VGA by using external adapter (VGA to HDMI)? Thanks in advance.

[@thecliffold5879]

Hi will this station work on the S10 or Note 10?

[@markpritchard1272]

Nice review thanks.

[@jamess43]

Does Note 8 firmware Oct 2018 work with dex pad?

[@nukeman4]

Can you test does it work with samsung galaxy j6?

[@rowievlogs3073]

how's the ms office experience? example I am planning to use Outlook 365 app in dex, can I do the usual copy paste and click and drag in it like a regular office Outlook? also are thr usual keyboard short cuts like alt+tab, ctrl+c, ctrl+v works in dex? thanks in advance.

[@TechWithBrett]

Great questions. I will be working on a video around this topic in the future.

[@reggiegroove]

interested in that info too

[@muhammedazharuddin1977]

Hi Bret... Can you advise if it works with social app where video call is enabled. Can I do the video call through monitor using Samsung dex

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can. you just need to prop up the device but audio and video will work through the phone like normal.

[@yinyang9109]

What's an Ugly interface, just wondering if the UI configurable? The Samsung DeX should have four modes 1) Car Mode like android auto, 2) Entertainment mode like google tv 3) Desktop Mode like Apple Mac os and Mirror Mode. And finally it should ba Chrome cast compatible.

[@thechaplainscorner]

Can I watch my DIRECTV app through this product?

[@djwoodhouse8162]

thoughts on possible samsung attempts to make a portable laptop that you plug your phone into for student consumer or buisness workplace ?

[@TechWithBrett]

Would be awesome! Then you just upgrade your phone and you doing have to keep getting new PCs.

[@tiqueque267]

dj woodhouse Razer is actually coming out with this, they have a very sleek laptop dock coming for their Razer phones, check it out

[@RobertLoPinto]

Tech With Brett. Check out the Mirabook lapdock! I just pre-ordered one for $300 + $25 for their 'slide' mount.

[@gregsimpson621]

Robert LoPinto I like that. "New phone New laptop".

[@raigan27]

can i plug in my 10tb hard drive and download movie from the dex to the hard drive?