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How to maximize productivity with Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy ecosystem

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4 is the ultimate mobile device for business. As a compact smartphone and sleek tablet with desktop computing capabilities all in one, Galaxy Z Fold4 is a productivity powerhouse on its own.

That said, it’s even more powerful alongside other Galaxy devices. Galaxy Z Fold4 effortlessly syncs with your Galaxy Book, Buds and Watch to simplify your life. With how easy and intuitive it is to configure, Galaxy Z Fold4 lets you get right to work. Here are some essentials and tips to get you started.

Galaxy Z Fold4 + Galaxy Book

Your smartphone and laptop — probably your two go-to devices — should speak to each other. Many people who own both a Galaxy Book and Galaxy smartphone don’t realize just how in tune the two can be. (If you don’t have a Galaxy Book, this guide to choosing the best notebook PC for business can help you compare the options and their key specs.) With your PC and Galaxy Z Fold4 side by side, tap into the following:

Link to Windows

Toggling between your phone and computer can be distracting and time-consuming. The Link to Windows app helps keep your eyes focused on one device by mirroring your smartphone notifications on your PC. Not only that; you can also make calls, send texts and use your smartphone apps — including those that don’t otherwise have desktop apps, like Instagram — all on your PC, without picking up your phone.

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Galaxy Z Fold4’s expansive tablet display and PC-like features, such as drag and drop, let you create and edit a presentation on mobile like never before. Meanwhile, Link to Windows lets you continue working on that presentation without pause once you’re back at your computer. To set up Link to Windows, you’ll first run Microsoft’s Your Phone app on your PC and scan a QR code with your smartphone. Then you’ll find the Link to Windows app on your phone and add your computer as a linked device.

Here are detailed instructions and a quick start guide to using Link to Windows.

Quick Share

Want to share files directly from your Galaxy Z Fold4 to your PC? Quick Share makes it easy and, true to its name, quick. No need to send yourself an email or carry a thumb drive. All you have to do is select a photo, video or document on your smartphone, tap Share, select Quick Share and find your PC, then accept the transfer on your PC. This is particularly helpful when you’ve started a document on your phone, for instance, and want to continue working on it on your PC. It works vice versa, too, from your PC to your phone: Just open the Quick Share desktop app and drag and drop what you want to transfer onto your phone.

Microsoft account

Samsung and Microsoft have a long-standing partnership, which has allowed both parties’ apps and features to be fully optimized and synced across your Galaxy devices. Your Microsoft account is the main hub for syncing between your PC and Galaxy Z Fold4. Log in on both devices to access Word, PowerPoint and Excel files as well as sync Samsung Notes with Microsoft OneNote.

The new dual monitor setup

If you have a multi-monitor setup at work, you might feel like your productivity is limited when you’re traveling with just your laptop and phone. But with Galaxy Z Fold4, you have a mobile device that’s more like a PC than a phone. Use Galaxy Z Fold4 in tablet mode — or self-standing Flex Mode — as a second monitor propped up next to your Galaxy Book. Now you have a dual monitor setup available for full productivity on a plane, train, in a cafe or in your hotel room.

Galaxy Z Fold4 + Galaxy Buds + Galaxy Book

Whether you’re chatting with a colleague, joining a videoconference or zoning in to get some work done, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 and Buds2 Pro deliver crisp and clear audio. The first step is to pair your Buds with your Galaxy Z Fold4 through the Galaxy Wearable app by holding your Buds next to your phone, with the charging case lid open and Buds inside until you see the pairing prompt. Or, you can go to Settings and tap Connections > Bluetooth and select your Buds. Follow the initial setup prompts, then take it a few steps further with these convenient features:

Touch controls

Galaxy Buds give you extensive customization options from your Galaxy Z Fold4 when you go into Touch controls. Here, you can choose which functions occur when you tap, double tap, triple tap or touch and hold one of your Buds. For example, you can set your left bud to enable active noise canceling and your right bud to ambient sound when you touch and hold either Bud. Either of these features can help you block out background distractions while you’re trying to focus. Explore various Touch controls to set your preferred shortcuts.

Home screen widget

You can also control your Galaxy Buds2 or Galaxy Buds2 Pro on your Galaxy Z Fold4 with the Buds widget on your home screen. Tap any empty area on the home screen, tap Widgets, then swipe up to access and add the widget. You’ll see Noise controls, Touch controls and battery charge for both Buds and the charging case.

Auto Switch

To see (and hear) your Galaxy Buds working in perfect harmony with your Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Book, enable Auto Switch. This will allow you to switch audio output from one device to the next without lifting a finger.

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Once you’ve paired your Buds with your smartphone, pair your Buds with your PC. It’s again as easy as holding your Buds next to your PC (in their charging case with the lid open) for several seconds until the prompt pops up to pair via Bluetooth. Then just go into the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and enable Seamless Earbud Connection. You’re now ready to automatically switch from phone calls to videoconferences to YouTube or music, with no tapping or toggling necessary.

Galaxy Z Fold4 + Galaxy Watch + Galaxy Buds

Busy entrepreneurs and particularly small and midsize business (SMB) owners can benefit from a smartwatch, like the new Galaxy Watch5, that offers all sorts of ways to save time, enhance productivity and maintain work-life balance. Wherever your workplace may be on any given day — and everywhere in between — Galaxy Watch5 adds a new dimension to your work suite. With Galaxy Watch5, you can:

Stay connected

When you turn on your Galaxy Watch for the first time, it will take you through the steps to pair the watch with your Galaxy Z Fold4 through the Galaxy Wearable app. Once they’re connected, your apps will sync through your Samsung account. Any incoming calls, texts and emails will appear on your Galaxy Watch, so you don’t need to unlock your phone. You can also answer right from your watch, such as by tapping the watch to pick up a call, sending a short default text response or, with your Buds synced, responding to a message with voice-to-text.

… Or disconnected

Sometimes, it’s better not to be so connected, like when you’re in a meeting, or when you just want to hunker down to complete a task without distractions. Consider tapping into either Do Not Disturb or Theater Mode. Do Not Disturb mutes all notifications. Theater Mode mutes all notifications and deactivates the display. You can access either mode in your watch’s Quick settings panel, by swiping down from the top of the watch screen.

Streamline your workday

Set up your Galaxy Watch to strategically streamline your workday based on how you work. Some people prefer to receive all their notifications on their watch, while others prefer just the essentials. Either way, you’ll have the ability to quickly respond to calls and texts, switch audio seamlessly with your Galaxy Buds on Auto Switch and reduce the number of times you cut into your productivity to check your phone throughout the day.

Go phoneless

When it’s time to wrap up the workday and go for a workout, you can leave your Galaxy Z Fold4 at home, thanks to your Galaxy Watch and Buds. Play your favorite music, track your workout goals and still be reachable in case something urgent pops up at work.

With your Galaxy ecosystem fully assembled, you’ll have everything you need to be your most productive and motivated self. Your Galaxy Z Fold4 can even charge your Galaxy Buds and Watch through Wireless PowerShare. All your Galaxy devices also have Smart Things Find to help you locate a lost device (even a single Bud). When everything works together, your busy days are that much easier.

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Daniel Gordon became a full-time freelancer in 2015 after spending several years as an in-house and agency copywriter. His marketing experience spans from Fortune 500 companies and Forbes World's Most Valuable Brands to small businesses, startups and marketing agencies. Before he entered the marketing world, Daniel worked in the music business as a manager to producers and songwriters, and as an A&R/talent scout.

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