Assistance Needed: Using S23 FE as Remote Control for Tab S8+

[JohnOS]

Hi all,

I’m reaching out for assistance with a challenge I’ve been facing. I have a Galaxy S23 FE and a Galaxy Tab S8+, and I am trying to use my phone as a remote control for the tablet. The key requirement is that I want to achieve this without relying on any third-party devices such as a keyboard, laptop, or computer—just the phone and the tablet.

Here’s a summary of what I’ve tried so far:

1. Samsung Flow: I successfully connected the two devices using Samsung Flow. However, I could not find any options within the app to enable remote control or screen mirroring of the tablet on the phone.

2. Smart View: I attempted to use Smart View by enabling it on both devices. Despite this, neither device appeared on the other’s list for screen mirroring or connection, even when both devices had Bluetooth enabled and were connected via USB-C.

3. Wi-Fi Direct & Bluetooth: I’ve tried connecting the devices via Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth, but neither method provided a way for the phone to control the tablet. Even after ensuring both devices were on the same network and that permissions were correctly set, I couldn't get them to communicate as needed.

4. Developer Options: On both devices, I enabled USB Debugging and experimented with different USB configurations, but still, the devices wouldn’t recognize each other for the purposes of control.

5. Alternative Apps: I explored other apps like Unified Remote, but they either didn’t support direct USB or attempts at wireless control between two devices failed.

My goal is straightforward: I want to control my Tab S8+ remotely using my S23 FE. Whether it’s via a USB-C connection, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Bluetooth, I’m open to any solution, provided no other external devices are required.

Given all the methods I’ve tried, I’m at a bit of a loss as to how to proceed. I’d greatly appreciate any advice, solutions, or alternative methods that could help me achieve this setup. Has anyone successfully managed to use a Galaxy phone to control a Galaxy tablet in this way?

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.