How does the S Pen function as a remote control for the Galaxy S23 Ultra

Setting Up the S Pen as a Remote Control

1. Access Settings: Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S23 Ultra.
2. Navigate to Advanced Features: Tap on Advanced features.
3. Select S Pen: Choose S Pen from the options available.
4. Enable Air Actions: Ensure that the Air actions toggle is turned on. This feature allows the S Pen to perform specific commands without direct contact with the screen[1][2].

Using App Actions

Once Air Actions is enabled, you can configure specific actions for your S Pen:

- Press and Hold Action: You can set what happens when you press and hold the button on the S Pen. For example, you could set it to open a frequently used app like Chrome or your camera.
- To do this, select Press and hold Pen button, then choose your desired app from the list[1][2].

Media Control Gestures

The S Pen can also be used to control media playback across various applications:

- Media Gestures: By flicking or pressing the button on the S Pen, you can control playback in apps like Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix:
- Single press: Play or pause a video/song.
- Double press: Skip to the next track/video.
- Flick up/down: Adjust volume.
- Flick left/right: Navigate between tracks[3][5].

These gestures work consistently across compatible media apps, making it easy to control playback without needing to touch your device directly.

Camera Remote Functionality

Additionally, the S Pen can serve as a remote for taking photos or recording videos:

- You can set it up so that a single press of the S Pen button captures a photo or starts recording video. This setup allows for hands-free photography, which is particularly useful for group shots or selfies from a distance[4][6].

In summary, the S Pen enhances user experience by providing convenient remote control capabilities for both app navigation and media playback on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.