Samsung flow is great

[bassjo]

Did anyone determine whether SideSync and Samsung Flow are different in function?

Yeah I've used side sync, it's more for being able to "cast" your note 8 screen on your computer and then you can navigate it as you would on the phone itself... Albeit more clumsily. Flow let's you transfer files between the devices, see notifications coming on your phone on your computer, see and reply to text messages on your computer and unlock your computer using the biometric features of the note 8.

 

[mary beth hale]

Yeah I've used side sync, it's more for being able to "cast" your note 8 screen on your computer and then you can navigate it as you would on the phone itself... Albeit more clumsily. Flow let's you transfer files between the devices, see notifications coming on your phone on your computer, see and reply to text messages on your computer and unlock your computer using the biometric features of the note 8.

Thanks for that clear explanation. So SideSync isn't really what I want.

 

[mary beth hale]

If you have a windows 10 computer I highly suggest Samsung flow. I get all my notifications from my phone to the computer. You can also unlock your computer using bio-metrics on your phone (eyes or finger print). So far I am a fan!

Every day I use this I like it more. Has worked flawlessly for me. Thanks again.
Wonder why it only has mediocre ratings in the Store.

 

[Lepa79]

Any one know if you can install samsung flow on another phone that has no sim and be able to get notifications on it from main phone?

 

[mlbrowninsc]

Thanks for the heads up on this. Installed it last night and it's working great.

 

[KruseLudsMobile]

Yeah I've used side sync, it's more for being able to "cast" your note 8 screen on your computer and then you can navigate it as you would on the phone itself... Albeit more clumsily. Flow let's you transfer files between the devices, see notifications coming on your phone on your computer, see and reply to text messages on your computer and unlock your computer using the biometric features of the note 8.

I installed Flow after having used SideSync but it's really useless for me because I don't have Bluetooth on my old PC... BUT I better get that added on now, because I saw an update on my PC for Sidesync today which included this pop-up message - SideSync's days are numbered!

 

[joeyjay]

Okay, maybe a dumb question - where do I get Samsung Flow for my Dell Laptop? Windows Store or Samsung?

 

[b.grdner]

Windows store

 

[bulls96]

I have been trying to get Samsung FLow to work to pair my Surface BOok 2 and Note 8 but to no avail.

I keep getting an error after pairing the device. says: "Samsung flow must be opened on the paired device" but it IS open on the N8. Ends up unpairing the phone again and back to square 1.

I have tried uninstalling, rebooting, and then reinistalling but still same error.

ANyone else with this issue?

 

[bulls96]

I had to do it simultaneously. There is a passkey that has to match or it won't work. Suggestion, uninstall both and when ready make sure both Bluetooth devices are on. Then make sure NFC is on. And then follow the rest of the instructions.

Good luck

Pass keys did match but same error.

 

[Trees]

May help to check if a firewall is blocking port(s) needed for Samsung Flow to communicate from the Surface Book to the phone.

 

[KruseLudsMobile]

Hey folks - I've got a PC with no Bluetooth - wired Ethernet - my phone connects easily to it via Sidesync over USB or Wifi (as they are on the same WiFi network) - but is this better and does it work over WiFi?

 

[chanchan05]

I already used SideSync... What advantages/disadvantages of using one vs. the other?

Sidesync doesn't support S9 and newer due to Oreo AFAIK.

 

[KruseLudsMobile]

Sidesync doesn't support S9 and newer due to Oreo AFAIK.

I have a Note 8 on Oreo and that is supported, so...

 

[chanchan05]

I have a Note 8 on Oreo and that is supported, so...

The moment I tried it on S9 it won't even try to start working. If it was installed pre Oreo update it's okay, but don't try uninstalling it, I heard some S8 and Note 8 users they're getting not compatible errors.

 

[Vectorspace]

With Sidesync I could make calls on my PC through the phone, and use my PC headset.
If I try and make a call through Flow, I can make the phone dial from the PC, but it still uses the phone microphone and speaker, not the PC's. Has anyone else got this to work?

 

[Umbrokhan]

how many devices can you connect with Bluetooth at the same time?
i have blueTooth headphone's and if i also connect samsung flow with bluetooth together at the same time.

 

[Umbrokhan]

SideSync use's WiFi or USB.. not reliable, keep's disconnecting when it's on wireless.
Samsung Flow uses Bluetooth. it's more reliable for wireless