That looks awesome!! I want one! Way more apps are "Dex ready" than I thought! It looked super easy to use and really gives you all the basic functionality of a desktop.
I love my Dex....just got it about a week or so ago, and I use it every night. It's so convenient.....hooked up to a small bedside tv. No need to get the laptop out all the time.
Just bought this gadget as a used item last week (July 10th, 2021). Even though I don't have a DeX-compatible Samsung smartphone, I did tried using it with my current daily-driving Microsoft Lumia 950 and it works brilliantly well.
@MrGero008 Just connect the phone to it, and all is good. Just to make sure you have an external screen connected to the DeX Station with the HDMI port.
Hi. Can DeX mode display adjust screen rotation setting, such as rotation 180 degrees? Because my main monitor/TV is placed 180-rotated with ceiling bracket.
Thanks this Is the best look at the dex I've seen online. When comes to multitasking is there any lag? Say typing up essays on word, youtube tab Playing music in chrome, holding a conversation in the Facebook and in the stock messenger app at the same tome. is it worth using it as a home office set up?
+Anthony Davis I have not seen any lag at all from using it. Most of that tasks are pretty low power. I forgot to me room that the DeX does has a built in fan so it will help keep your phone cool and running smooth. As long as your don't need to use extremely complicated Excel sheets I would say it is a perfect home setup.
Just received DeX ( free with new Note 8). Trying to connect to MSPro via HDMI to Mini display adaptor but phone or MSPro3 not sensing a connection. what have I forgotten to do ?
Beware - depending on your note 8 protective case your phone will not connect properly to the dx station. You will have to remove the case every single time
Dex is awesome, but there are some issues ….. Sometimes Messenger will only work in Full Screen. When I take a Screenshot, I have to search for the image in order to edit. When I first got Dex and took a Screenshot, edit features were available immediately before even saving the image, but that feature is not gone !!!
Hi Brett, thanks for these great reviews. Can you tell me if Androud Auto works in a window on this DEX version, this because i want it use it in the car on a bigger screen
Not clear if the sound can go through HDMI and be routed to speaker(s) on the monitor. Also sort of important as the DEX obscures the headphone jack, and some monitors extend the headphone jack to the back or front. So... Sound through HDMI?
Thanks for the great videos! I have a Galaxy Note 9 running Android 10.. Will both the DeX Pad and the DeX Station work with a Note 9? My understanding from watching your videos is that the Station doesn't let you manipulate the screen resolution output for your TV/display nor adjust the window size for certain apps on your phone where the DeX Pad does.. Is that correct? Is the Ethernet port on the Station only for connecting to a network or will it talk to any type of ethernet device like a network drive? Do both of them have the same number of ports minus the ethernet port on the Pad? Are there other Samsung or 3rd party DeX devices that work as well or better than these? Has Samsung done any software updates for Dex? I am guessing Sa.sung is moving away from DeX as a product? I am tired of dragging out my laptop to do a lot of things and I want to use my phone on a bigger screen Will DeX work on an older Panasonic HDMI TV running 720p resolution? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to figure out if it will work in my situation before I purchase the gear.
Looking back, Samsung Dex have sure come a long way to what it is today. Hope for more development from Samsung to enhance this feature on their flagship devices and hope Samsung bring it to their mid range devices too.
@@TechWithBrett is there a significant difference between Dex Station and newer Dex PAD? Both have 4K output? Also do you reckon there is some new DeX coming out for Galaxy S10?
Since the software didn't support 4k when I had the DeX Station I am not positive it will but the biggest benefit of it is the option for built in Ethernet. I have not seen any new device other than the most recent DeX Cable. th-cam.com/video/7eTzz4nGaEw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. You never disappoint. I just want to find out if I can use the dex on the laptop? Im using note 9 and I plugged it in but it just charges. Nothing on my laptop screen.
May need a better cable such as 3.1 a I recommend anker. Cheap cables tend to be flakey and even my offical samsung one kept on dropping out whilst using dex on laptop.
Hi, is it possible to see that first screen back when it's first connected? It happens I've clicked to not show again and my on TV is cutting the edges of the screen... Any thoughts can be helpful, thanks!
Nothing attached except the HDMI cable. I tested a Bluetooth mouse, but I deleted that connection. Could screen resolution be a factor? I have a widescreen monitor that does not match any resolution on the phone. I'm going to try connecting to my TV.
+Philip Poe Interesting. I am away from the DeX for a few days but I will let you know once I find the answer. It may have been on option in the notification area.
+Philip Poe Any luck? When in DeX mode go to the Settings and select Samsung DeX. There is an option to Show virtual keyboard in Samsung DeX. This will allow your mouse and the virtual mouse to show at the same time.
will the mouse and keyboard and ethernet ports will work while you are only with screen mirroring? i am thinking using the sentio app which is better than dex UI
Tech With Brett in that case i can use another usb type c to multi hub adapter with more ports on it like Satechi dock station , and make my galaxy s8 a fine desktop, using sentio UI right??? If thats true, can you make a video using another dock station for galaxy s8?? (Other than dex)
+pannan80 This definitely would work. You might also be interested in getting a Chromecast that allows you to do this as well for less. th-cam.com/video/wIbE23wmRg8/w-d-xo.html
I have unlimited data with no deprioritization, but I have limited hot spot data. Can the dex dock directly use mobile data or does it still need to me connected to a network via wifi or ether et?
I bought dex a year ago but it didnt work with our tv or my windows surface pro 3 so yesterday after buying a new asus vivobook wanted to try it again and I placed my note 8 on dex then connected dex to asus vıvobook via hdmi cable (I tried with usb cable too) but nothing happened neither on my phones screen or asus screen:/
It doesnt work for me. I was using the dex station a few times but now it doesnt work. 100€ lost in a device and samsung dont try to solve that problem. A lot of people happens the same
just ordered for $100 from amazon! wondering if it will work with hulu app and a live video streaming local news website (ktla in los angeles) using chrome or the optimized samsung browser? fingers crossed :) just hoping i wont have to return it! another question, will it provide enough power for an external hard drive and not use a usb stick? i have a 4gb western digital passport drive i wud luv to connect.
+ndevelopment2010 Yes Hulu should work! Also I remember testing a external drive and I believe that kind should work fine, I think my drive with external power had issues.
Tech With Brett appreciate the quick reply! Just want to clarify, have you tried running Hulu or similar app with another browser based site running streaming live video? I would like to play CNN via Hulu live and my local morning news at the same time without one or the other dropping out. In a perfect world! Hehe
No audio output shows Samsung is not serious about this device. Also you should note that as of now Dex does not support audio over HDMI. Wait for Dex 2
Tristinfate Do your research.. You can use a USB Dongle for either analog out via 3.5 mini-jack or Digital out via toslink (optical 5.1ch out) If you're very serious about sound, You can even use a professional USB Audio Interface and have upto 32bit quality output. So Yes, Samsung IS very serious about DeX
I never wanted pro sound just The sound over HDMI should work like most electronics do, I'm not the only one who was disappointed by this. most people you speak to at Samsung support have never head of the dex.
I understand your point about Audio via HDMI. But Samsung already has a separate USB-C to HDMI dongle accessory that mirrors the S8 display, and provides Audio down the HDMI cable. DeX is in its infancy (hence the support for it). But I see no reason why a future software update will not simply provide audio thru the HDMI port. I personally have a 5.1ch setup with my TV and I can tell you in this case scenario, the sound works superbly via cheap digital out dongle. You shouldn't have to wait for DeX2 just to get sound. If anything, just wait for the software update.
@@TechWithBrett sorry i know that the video is 2 years ago but i have a question : can i use dex without charging phone and if i charge it and using dex at the same time will it damage the battery ???
thank you, ive had the s8 for 6 months had no idea this was even a thing!
That looks awesome!! I want one! Way more apps are "Dex ready" than I thought! It looked super easy to use and really gives you all the basic functionality of a desktop.
I love my Dex....just got it about a week or so ago, and I use it every night. It's so convenient.....hooked up to a small bedside tv. No need to get the laptop out all the time.
That is great to hear!
Just bought this gadget as a used item last week (July 10th, 2021). Even though I don't have a DeX-compatible Samsung smartphone, I did tried using it with my current daily-driving Microsoft Lumia 950 and it works brilliantly well.
How to connect lumia 950 to dex station??
@MrGero008 Just connect the phone to it, and all is good. Just to make sure you have an external screen connected to the DeX Station with the HDMI port.
Hi. Can DeX mode display adjust screen rotation setting, such as rotation 180 degrees? Because my main monitor/TV is placed 180-rotated with ceiling bracket.
Thanks this Is the best look at the dex I've seen online. When comes to multitasking is there any lag? Say typing up essays on word, youtube tab Playing music in chrome, holding a conversation in the Facebook and in the stock messenger app at the same tome. is it worth using it as a home office set up?
+Anthony Davis I have not seen any lag at all from using it. Most of that tasks are pretty low power. I forgot to me room that the DeX does has a built in fan so it will help keep your phone cool and running smooth. As long as your don't need to use extremely complicated Excel sheets I would say it is a perfect home setup.
cool. liked.
Just received DeX ( free with new Note 8). Trying to connect to MSPro via HDMI to Mini display adaptor but phone or MSPro3 not sensing a connection. what have I forgotten to do ?
This actually looks pretty good
Beware - depending on your note 8 protective case your phone will not connect properly to the dx station. You will have to remove the case every single time
Great Video! Very informative. Only one problem, the monitor you have linked (this is according to the 1 star reviews) does not have HDMI.
+NW Indian Rider Brian Oh whoops! Thanks for the heads up.
Using DEX on a note9 and sending sound via the monitor/HDMI, I get a popping noise on the speakers when its idle. Anyone experience that as well?
Is there a way to connect Bluetooth mice and keyboards to your phone for this?
Is it possible to use Dex with my Macbook Air? If so, what additional cables will I need to purchase?
Dex is awesome, but there are some issues ….. Sometimes Messenger will only work in Full Screen. When I take a Screenshot, I have to search for the image in order to edit. When I first got Dex and took a Screenshot, edit features were available immediately before even saving the image, but that feature is not gone !!!
Hi Brett, thanks for these great reviews. Can you tell me if Androud Auto works in a window on this DEX version, this because i want it use it in the car on a bigger screen
Not clear if the sound can go through HDMI and be routed to speaker(s) on the monitor. Also sort of important as the DEX obscures the headphone jack, and some monitors extend the headphone jack to the back or front. So...
Sound through HDMI?
Yes you can choose if the sound goes through the HDMI or through the phone.
currently using dex with a kvm switch.. switching back and forth from desktop pc... pretty cool...
Thanks for the great videos! I have a Galaxy Note 9 running Android 10.. Will both the DeX Pad and the DeX Station work with a Note 9? My understanding from watching your videos is that the Station doesn't let you manipulate the screen resolution output for your TV/display nor adjust the window size for certain apps on your phone where the DeX Pad does.. Is that correct? Is the Ethernet port on the Station only for connecting to a network or will it talk to any type of ethernet device like a network drive? Do both of them have the same number of ports minus the ethernet port on the Pad? Are there other Samsung or 3rd party DeX devices that work as well or better than these? Has Samsung done any software updates for Dex? I am guessing Sa.sung is moving away from DeX as a product? I am tired of dragging out my laptop to do a lot of things and I want to use my phone on a bigger screen Will DeX work on an older Panasonic HDMI TV running 720p resolution? Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to figure out if it will work in my situation before I purchase the gear.
Looking back, Samsung Dex have sure come a long way to what it is today. Hope for more development from Samsung to enhance this feature on their flagship devices and hope Samsung bring it to their mid range devices too.
I definitely would to see Samsung bring DeX to future A series model. We used to have one before with the A90 5G.
Hi, thank you for your content, please tell me if can I use Dex Station to plug my portable hard drive to it and use it with Galaxy S10?
If it does not require external power it should work just fine.
@@TechWithBrett is there a significant difference between Dex Station and newer Dex PAD? Both have 4K output? Also do you reckon there is some new DeX coming out for Galaxy S10?
Since the software didn't support 4k when I had the DeX Station I am not positive it will but the biggest benefit of it is the option for built in Ethernet. I have not seen any new device other than the most recent DeX Cable. th-cam.com/video/7eTzz4nGaEw/w-d-xo.html
So how many apps can open up on dex?
Can i use this also for my Samsung Galaxy Note 5, or for S8 only...?
Divas Live Only the S8, S8+ and Note 8 work in DeX Station.
Thanks for the video. You never disappoint. I just want to find out if I can use the dex on the laptop? Im using note 9 and I plugged it in but it just charges. Nothing on my laptop screen.
May need a better cable such as 3.1 a I recommend anker. Cheap cables tend to be flakey and even my offical samsung one kept on dropping out whilst using dex on laptop.
Do you know how to fix a Xperia speaker
Nice! Can you hook up wireless mouse Me keyboard ? Tai
Wow great video. So no need for a CPU here, right? Also, do you know if it would work with a regular LED TV that has an HDMI input?
Yep! The phone is the CPU, anything that has HDMI input will work.
Tech With Brett thanks man 😊 definitely gonna buy one now
Hi, is it possible to see that first screen back when it's first connected? It happens I've clicked to not show again and my on TV is cutting the edges of the screen... Any thoughts can be helpful, thanks!
You can clear the Samsung DeX settings in your phones app section and it should show again.
I have a Bluetooth mouse how can I connect it. You mention that there an app that will pop up in my note 8. :( not in my phone.
Just put the mouse in pairing mode and then search for it through the Bluetooth settings of your Note 8 and should be able to connect right to it.
Very useful tutorial. Near the end of the video, you use the screen of the phone as a mouse pad. I can't get that feature to work. Any suggestions.
+Philip Poe It should show up when you have no other mouse input attachment.
Nothing attached except the HDMI cable. I tested a Bluetooth mouse, but I deleted that connection. Could screen resolution be a factor? I have a widescreen monitor that does not match any resolution on the phone. I'm going to try connecting to my TV.
Connection to a TV did not activate the mouse.
+Philip Poe Interesting. I am away from the DeX for a few days but I will let you know once I find the answer. It may have been on option in the notification area.
+Philip Poe Any luck? When in DeX mode go to the Settings and select Samsung DeX. There is an option to Show virtual keyboard in Samsung DeX. This will allow your mouse and the virtual mouse to show at the same time.
when is the release date for this item I want to buy a Samsung Dex
nateliontrueleo 404 it is available now. Check the description for link to product.
Tech With Brett OK thanks
will the mouse and keyboard and ethernet ports will work while you are only with screen mirroring?
i am thinking using the sentio app which is better than dex UI
+Stefanos Vaggalis The mouse and keyboard still work in screen mirroring. The Ethernet should as well. I have not hear of that. Cool.
Tech With Brett in that case i can use another usb type c to multi hub adapter with more ports on it like Satechi dock station , and make my galaxy s8 a fine desktop, using sentio UI right??? If thats true, can you make a video using another dock station for galaxy s8?? (Other than dex)
Wow nice 😉 can I use dex on my imac ?
+Osama Karim No, you only are able to use it on a monitor that has a HDMI input.
Tech With Brett ok thank you 😊
If I feel like doing some work how do I print
I'm mostly interested in the screen mirroring so i can get my Netflix & Hbo on my tv.
+pannan80 This definitely would work. You might also be interested in getting a Chromecast that allows you to do this as well for less. th-cam.com/video/wIbE23wmRg8/w-d-xo.html
Tech With Brett Cromecast won't work for me,i don't have wifi.i only use my phone.
Had a problem with mine at first then used a newer version HDMI cable and now its working well.
I have unlimited data with no deprioritization, but I have limited hot spot data.
Can the dex dock directly use mobile data or does it still need to me connected to a network via wifi or ether et?
You can choose to use just data
Does i must connect mouse and keyboard for connect my phone from dex to lcd monitor?
Watch 10:35
What's the app for mouse on note 8 screen
I believe it is only available now on the Galaxy S9 or with the Android Oreo update.
I bought dex a year ago but it didnt work with our tv or my windows surface pro 3 so yesterday after buying a new asus vivobook wanted to try it again and I placed my note 8 on dex then connected dex to asus vıvobook via hdmi cable (I tried with usb cable too) but nothing happened neither on my phones screen or asus screen:/
Does it support Note 8?
It doesnt work for me. I was using the dex station a few times but now it doesnt work. 100€ lost in a device and samsung dont try to solve that problem. A lot of people happens the same
Hi Brett,
How did you make the S8 work as a touchscreen in Dex mode? I can't make it work and I didn't see any other review mentioning this feature...
+kabe800 Others have said the same thing. It might be ony my model that has it. I will double check.
Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me what kernel and Dex version do you have? I hope to find a way to enable it.
+kabe800 I am on 2.2.08. in the Samsung DeX settings there is a option to Show Virtual keyboard in Samsung DeX. Turn that on and you should see it!
+kabe800 I spoke too soon. That doesn't do it. I am getting the "connect a mouse to use Samsung DeX" pop up.
Yep, I can have the virtual keyboard, but no touchscreen on Dex 2.2.13 :(
can u use it with a s10?
Yes, I have an s10÷ works fine.
but where is space for jack x 2 ? :D
My Device S8+ is not connecting with Dex Station could you please advice....
Can I use a DeX with a laptop?
+SamsungFanboy No. You need to have a device or screen that has a HDMI input.
Tech With Brett and if your laptop have the HDMI input?
+yugessen ramsamy You would just plug the DeX into it and open the input screen but I have never seen that. Usually you need a capture card.
Tech With Brett you have an HDMI port on the acer E5-575G-53VG
Will it *charge* my phone while using it?
Yes.
Can I connect it to PC or Laptop?
No, they do not have HDMI input.
Do someone knows does dex work with samsung A8 ?
No it does not.
Tech With Brett thank You
Is this works whit galaxy note 8 ?
Yes
Does it print?
+Sitou Dien If you have a wireless printer set up there should be no problem.
That's the same monitor I put into my bartop arcade build.
i don't have destop i just want to charge my phone nomal with the dex how
If I didn't have a desktop I would get one
Can you try a Galaxy Note 8
+Terri Phelan Boom! Here you go: th-cam.com/video/CACZZ5P1KFc/w-d-xo.html
I should have got that dock instead of the Basesus
If only there were an Aux throughput on this thing :'(
does it support youtube
+shriraj gadewar Yes it does. Works in full screen and in a window as well.
Tech With Brett thanx for reply
Makes an $800 phone very well worth it.
just ordered for $100 from amazon! wondering if it will work with hulu app and a live video streaming local news website (ktla in los angeles) using chrome or the optimized samsung browser? fingers crossed :) just hoping i wont have to return it! another question, will it provide enough power for an external hard drive and not use a usb stick? i have a 4gb western digital passport drive i wud luv to connect.
+ndevelopment2010 Yes Hulu should work! Also I remember testing a external drive and I believe that kind should work fine, I think my drive with external power had issues.
Tech With Brett appreciate the quick reply! Just want to clarify, have you tried running Hulu or similar app with another browser based site running streaming live video? I would like to play CNN via Hulu live and my local morning news at the same time without one or the other dropping out. In a perfect world! Hehe
+ndevelopment2010 I have not tried through the web browser but have used the app. If it can work on your web browser now it will work in Samsung DeX.
can this DeX dock use with projector?
+lembu koyak If it has HDMI it will work!
Tech With Brett nice then.. will definitely purchase this dock asap.. thx for your prompt reply..
Our electricity is gone what about yours
It's jumping around like mad you don't want to see it
Why cant dexpad work on my laptop? Even though it has HDMI
Your Laptop needs to have a video input. You need to Plug DeX into an HDMI monitor or TV.
No audio output shows Samsung is not serious about this device. Also you should note that as of now Dex does not support audio over HDMI.
Wait for Dex 2
no audio output? he just played sound.
There is no audio out on the dex station you have to use phone sound or laggy Bluetooth speakers
Tristinfate Do your research..
You can use a USB Dongle for either analog out via 3.5 mini-jack or Digital out via toslink (optical 5.1ch out)
If you're very serious about sound, You can even use a professional USB Audio Interface and have upto 32bit quality output. So Yes, Samsung IS very serious about DeX
I never wanted pro sound just The sound over HDMI should work like most electronics do, I'm not the only one who was disappointed by this. most people you speak to at Samsung support have never head of the dex.
I understand your point about Audio via HDMI. But Samsung already has a separate USB-C to HDMI dongle accessory that mirrors the S8 display, and provides Audio down the HDMI cable.
DeX is in its infancy (hence the support for it). But I see no reason why a future software update will not simply provide audio thru the HDMI port.
I personally have a 5.1ch setup with my TV and I can tell you in this case scenario, the sound works superbly via cheap digital out dongle. You shouldn't have to wait for DeX2 just to get sound. If anything, just wait for the software update.
Can you only charge your phone or not on the samsung dex
Yes it will charge your while while you are using it.
@@TechWithBrett sorry i know that the video is 2 years ago but i have a question : can i use dex without charging phone and if i charge it and using dex at the same time will it damage the battery ???