When connecting your Samsung Android phone to a Windows 10 PC, apps like Pushbullet or SHAREit are popular choices for file sharing and notifications. However, Samsung Flow stands out as a native solution, succeeding SideSync. This powerful app enables notification syncing, file sharing, screen mirroring, and even PC unlocking via your phone's PIN or fingerprint.
With years of hands-on experience optimizing mobile-PC workflows, I've compiled these 16 proven tips to help you get the most from Samsung Flow. Whether you're a power user or just getting started, these strategies will streamline your setup.
Quick Start: Download Samsung Flow for PC and Android.
Items received in Samsung Flow—files, links, or media—can be shared instantly to other apps. Long-press the item, tap Share, and choose your destination app. This works bidirectionally from PC to phone too.
Notification previews on your PC are truncated, but clicking any in the history reveals the complete content—no need to grab your phone.
Streamline your notification history by filtering for specific apps. In the Notifications tab, click the "All" dropdown and select an app like Google to view only its alerts.
Respond to chat notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram, and more—even after they've vanished from the live preview. Click the notification in the history, type your reply, and send.
Pro Tip: Reply directly from Windows Action Center if visible there.
Clear phone notifications remotely to declutter your panel. In the PC app's Notifications tab, click Dismiss and select items. Note: This removes them from PC history too.
Alternative: Try Pushbullet for live dismissal.
In the Android app, tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Manage notifications. Toggle off unwanted apps to keep your PC feed clean.
Skip hunting through folders: In the PC app, tap the three-dot menu > Incoming Files to view and open everything received via Flow.
Customize: Adjust the download folder in PC settings.
Type in the text box at the bottom of either app and hit Share—notes sync instantly between phone and PC.
Paste links into the text box and Share, or select Samsung Flow from Android's share sheet. Chrome users: Share tabs directly.
Enable the clipboard icon (turns blue when active) to copy on phone and paste on PC—or vice versa—for text and links.
Tap the Smart View icon to mirror and control your entire phone screen on PC.
For smoother performance, launch Smart View > settings icon > Change resolution > select lower option.
In Smart View, click the screenshot icon—images save directly to PC and open in the folder.
Use mirroring to access SMS or check battery without picking up your phone.
Add favorites via the star icon in Smart View. Access them instantly without drawer navigation.
Enable Windows screen unlock in PC app settings (three-dot menu). Use phone PIN/fingerprint remotely.
These tips, drawn from extensive testing, maximize Samsung Flow's potential. For alternatives, explore Microsoft Your Phone, Pushbullet, AirDroid, or AirMore. Need a comparison? Check our guide on Samsung Flow vs. Microsoft Your Phone.
