When studying at home, sometimes the motivation to finish the project or reading assignment can remain elusive. This is why having the right tools and resources by your side is crucial to fostering productive studying experiences, no matter what learning stage you are at.

Stay Organized, Stay Productive

A universal trick for making the most out of your study time is to stay organized, and your Galaxy Tab^[1] can help you achieve that.

What makes the Samsung range of tablets your perfect study companion is that they come with a variety of apps that can help you achieve your study goals. With Samsung Notes on your Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, you can take instant digital notes when listening to an online lecture or studying from a textbook, either using the keyboard or the intuitive handwriting capability of the S Pen. You can even instantly convert the text you have handwritten with your S Pen into typed text. For those sudden bursts of inspiration, just a single click of the S Pen’s body will open up a menu on-screen to let you create a new Note.

For those who prefer more creative methods of learning, you can make use of the wealth of study videos available on the YouTube app – Galaxy Tab S6 Lite users can even enjoy ad-free YouTube videos with four months of free YouTube Premium^[2]. To help you stay on top of assignments, Galaxy tablets also support a full host of apps to keep you connected to your school emails and other notifications, and all your Samsung Notes can be exported as PDFs, JPEG images, text files or Microsoft Word documents for the utmost convenience. Furthermore, for those who need that perfect playlist to stay productive, Samsung has partnered so that you can create your own personalized playlist with all your favourite songs for studying.

Study Together, Even When Apart

While learning from home does mean learning in comfort, it can make reaching out and asking a classmate a question a little bit trickier. But with your Samsung Galaxy device, you can set up a remote group study session with Google Duo to help keep everyone involved.

Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71and Galaxy S20 Series 5G users can enjoy an optimized Google Duo experience when studying remotely with others. As well as having Google Duo integrated straight into their device’s dialing menus, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 and Galaxy S20 Series 5G users can enjoy FHD quality on their video calls with up to eleven other users at once – bringing the study room experience straight to your smartphone.

With voice-only or video call functionality, the options are wide open when you are looking to create a group to study with – or just to hang out with. Thanks to the wide-angle mode on the Galaxy S20 Series 5G ,Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, you’ll always be able to get everyone in the frame.

Learning for All Ages

There is no age limit to learning. Young or old, everyone needs to be constantly stimulated when at home. For those younger members of your household, on your Galaxy device  you can download a specially designed interface to keep them entertained and curious on your terms: Samsung Kids+.^[3]

By sliding down the Quick Panel on your device, you can easily redirect to Samsung Kids+. The password that you set up when first using the app also prevents over-curious little users from exiting back to the main tablet menu without your authorization. Samsung Kids+ provides access to a range of learning apps, all packaged in a child-friendly User Interface so that they can easily explore, learn and get creative.

With apps such as My Art Studio, Lisa’s Music Band and Crocro’s Friend Village, children are guided by fun characters that also impart important lessons such as the importance of brushing your teeth. With apps like My Browser and My Phone that offer features a mobile device normally would,  you have full control over what content your child can access, and a pin-protected Parental control mode accessible at the top right corner of the app lets parents monitor activity, screen time and even set activity locks or time limits.

Samsung Kids+ provides children with all the benefits of a connected, multifaceted mobile device with all the safety you want for your children. Samsung Kids+ is available across Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablet devices, meaning any Galaxy user can harness its easy functionality for learning as well as playing – all from the comfort of your own home.

With its helpful range of connectivity, communication and productivity features, your Galaxy device can help make your home learning sessions as valuable – and as enjoyable – as possible.

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^[1] The availability of the Galaxy tablet and S Pen functionalities will vary by device model.

^[2]As well as having the option to create a unique password for their Samsung Kids+ app, users can also set their device’s existing locking method (pattern lock, number password, fingerprint recognition) as their Samsung Kids+ access password.

^[3] Your Samsung Kids+ free trial membership offer (the “Offer”) will begin when you click “Start Your Free Trial” during the registration process. Following the thirty (30) days’ free trial period (“Trial Period”) your subscription will automatically renew at a recurring fee, either on a monthly or annual basis depending on the membership type that you select when registering. Simply cancel any time during the Trial Period, and you will not be charged. To cancel, click on “Manage Subscription” in the Parents Section and follow the cancellation instructions. You will be required to have and include your credit card information as part of the registration process but your credit card will not be charged during the Trial Period. If you do not cancel during the Trial Period, your credit card that you have provided during the registration process will begin to incur recurring subscription charges for your membership after the Trial Period ends. While you can cancel your subscription at any time, the membership type that you have selected during the registration stage will prescribe the amounts that your credit card will be charged. Any applicable taxes will be charged in addition to the subscription fee. No refunds or credits provided for partial periods. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Available while supplies last. Offer only valid in Canada. You must be the age of majority in your province or territory in Canada in order to register for the Samsung Kids+ App. Samsung Kids+ is only available on certain devices. Visit https://www.samsung.com/ca/apps/samsung-kids-plus/ for more details, pricing and list of support devices. The information that you provide as part of the registration process will be kept confidential in accordance with Samsung Canada’s Privacy Policy available at https://www.samsung.com/ca/info/privacy/

While staying active should be a mainstay of everyone’s daily routine, it’s important to enjoy some downtime every now and then and relax with your favourite TV show, game or movie. Read on for some simple tips to making your content-watching and gaming sessions all the more enjoyable.

Superior Streaming

There’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a new series or film that you love. You can easily enjoy all your favourite Netflix titles directly on your smartphone thanks to the Galaxy line’s signature Infinity Display, together with the powerful performance of your Galaxy device, be it the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy A71. If you’re looking to diversify how you enjoy your favourite content, you can easily transform your living room into a home theatre using your smartphone, your Samsung Smart TV and Samsung DeX.

Multitask While You Unwind

Furthermore, in order to multitask while enjoying your favourite YouTube videos, you can harness the power of Samsung DeX. Just link your Galaxy phone to your monitor using a USB C-HDMI adapter cable^[1], click on the Samsung DeX prompt in your notification bar and tap ‘OK’ to enable Samsung DeX mode. Not only can you then resume your favourite content instantly, you can also chat with your friends or browse the internet while watching it.

When enjoying your downtime, it’s easy to find yourself relaxing to the point where even basic movements seem superfluous. For those times when you’re too comfortable to manually play or pause the next video in your YouTube queue, you can harness the remote connectivity of the S Pen on the Galaxy Note10 to control the YouTube app, even when your device is connected to an external monitor using Samsung DeX. A simple single press of your S Pen will pause or resume a video, a double press will take you to the next video, and by gesturing up or down with the body of the S Pen, you can turn the volume of your content up or down accordingly.

Game the Way You Want

There’s no better feeling than when that ‘victory!’ sign flashes up on your screen, so when developing our mobile devices for you, we always look to provide you with the most enjoyable gaming experiences possible.

The Galaxy S20 Series 5G is no exception – you can enjoy remarkable reaction times when partaking in a gaming session thanks to the series’ smooth screen-scrolling and high screen refresh rate. To enjoy the full benefits of the 120Hz display on the Galaxy S20 Series 5G while gaming, just head to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness and then tap on the 120Hz option.

The very latest titles in gaming are now bigger and better– so you need a powerful device that is able to keep up to enjoy them on. Along with fast processors, Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S20 Series 5G devices feature the AI-powered Game Booster which monitors how the game runs on your device to automatically adjust phone settings for peak gaming performance, regardless of what kind of game you are playing. You can even disable notifications when in-game to ensure your session is as immersive and as distraction-free as possible.

To ensure you never miss another tap, swipe or command prompt when gunning for a winning move mid-game. The Galaxy S20 Series 5G also comes with an enhanced touch latency of 240Hz^[2] and immediate Bluetooth audio response so that the title is yours to claim when in the final stages of a match or a battle.

Additionally, in order to provide you with as many options as possible when looking to relax with a good game, Samsung has partnered with Microsoft to bring you mobile access to leading street racing game Forza Street. This exciting partnership marks the first time Forza Street is available on mobile. Galaxy users who download the Forza Street game from the Samsung Galaxy Store Between March 5, 2020 and February 6, 2021 on their Samsung Galaxy device will receive a special Galaxy Store Gift^[3] after completing Event 2 in game. You can visit the Galaxy Store to download Forza Street now and to also explore a wide variety of fun and entertaining mobile games for your Samsung Galaxy device.

From gaming to streaming, your Galaxy device is primed and ready to help you relax and stay entertained while enjoying downtime at home with a wide range of content, performance and functionality options.

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^[1] USB C-HDMI adapter cable sold separately.

^[2] Touch latency of 240Hz is currently available only on Galaxy S20 Series 5G devices.

^[3] Terms and Conditions apply. In-Game Gift valued at up to approximately $19.99 USD depending on which Galaxy device you use.  In-game Gift available exclusively by downloading Forza Street in the Samsung Galaxy Store using your Samsung Galaxy device between March 5th  2020 and February 6th 2021. Limit one per Samsung account / device. Terms and Conditions apply.  See http://img.samsungapps.com/display/editorialPage/2020/W23/CAN/ForzaStreet/ForzaStreet.html  for details.

As many of us adjust to new remote work arrangements and schedules, it’s important not to let your exercise routines slide. Without being able to access your local gym or run along your favourite route, there are many other ways to keep up with your fitness goals.

For Galaxy users, Samsung Health provides many programs and trackers to help you stay active indoors. Just take a few seconds to set up your goals and the app will give you a range of fitness programs tailored to different needs including stretching, toning, and endurance building. From diet and exercise trackers to meditation guides, the app offers simple and easy ways to help you maintain your wellbeing. Check out our tips below to learn more.

Keep Your Workouts Fresh

With Samsung Health on the Galaxy Watch series, you can easily start various indoor workouts to keep challenging yourself.

How to find new exercises for your workouts on Galaxy Watch:

• Tap the Samsung Health icon on the home screen
• Scroll down and select the running person icon
• Tap workout to access difference exercise trackers
• Select an exercise to start tracking

Find new workout ideas and tailored fitness programs in Samsung Health’s ‘Discover’ section on your mobile device.

How to access fitness programs:

• Tap ‘Discover’ at the bottom right-hand corner of Samsung Health’s home screen
• Select ‘Programs’

Track Your Diet

Keep track of your meals to ensure your diet is balanced. Samsung Health also lets you easily monitor your daily water and coffee intake.

• Scroll down the screen and select the Weight Management icon, then Water Intake (looks like a glass of water)
• If you select the minus or plus icons you will be able to increase or decrease the amount of ml consumed throughout the day. You can also compare the amount of glasses of water consumed throughout the week.

Take a Moment to Relax

Remember to give your mind and body a rest after a busy day.

How to access fitness programs:

• Select ‘Discover’ at the bottom right-hand corner of Samsung Health’s home screen on your mobile device.
• Select ‘Mindfulness’
• 6 months Calm Premium in Samsung Health will be provided for Samsung Members users. This Calm Premium subscription 6 month free promotion is only open to Samsung Members in Canada. Offer is available from April 14 to August 30, 2020.^[1]

Establish a Bedtime Routine

Keeping to a regular bedtime schedule is key to maintaining your wellbeing. Monitor your sleep patterns and keep track of your nighttime habits to improve sleep quality.

How to view your sleeping patterns on Galaxy Watch:

• Tap the Samsung Health icon on the home screen
• Scroll down and select the crescent moon ‘Sleep’ icon

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^[1]2020 Calm Premium Subscription Offer: The Calm Premium subscription is a 6 month free promotion that is only open to Samsung Members in Canada who take advantage of this offer via the Samsung members App between April 14, 2020 and August 30, 2020. Offer only available to customers who are not current Calm subscribers, have not been Calm subscribers nor participated in a Calm trial before April 14, 2020. 30,000 free trial subscription coupons (‘coupons’) are available in North America. This offer will run until all coupons are exhausted.

To receive your Calm Premium subscription, you must be a new Calm user and access this offer via the Samsung Members App. Users will be directed to the Calm website where they will be asked to provide valid form of payment upon registering for the 6 month free subscription. You will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently CDN$49.99 per year. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial expires. For full terms of the Calm Premium Subscription offer, please see here: https://www.calm.com/en/terms.

Offer requires you to be a Samsung Member. Membership is free. To become a Samsung Member, please visit https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/Canada/ct-p/ca.

No part of this offer constitutes health or medical advice by Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.. Offer is open to Canadian residents only. Offer has no cash value. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions unless otherwise specified by Samsung. Offer subject to change or cancellation by Samsung at any time. Limit one (1) free trial per customer. Samsung is committed to protecting your privacy. We will not use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected without your explicit consent as required by law. To view our privacy policy, visit http://www.samsung.com/ca/info/privacy.html.

As work environments around the world continue to change and more companies are offering flexible and remote work options, Galaxy users are increasingly finding themselves working from home.

Adjusting to a remote work environment can be a challenge, but it can also be an opportunity to live a more balanced and productive life. Here are some tips on how to set up your home office so you can stay productive while working remotely.

Make Any Place Your Workplace

Finding a comfortable space to work is a top priority in setting up your home office. You want to be able to focus and leave your work behind you at the end of the day. With Samsung DeX, you can turn any room in your house or apartment into a designated work zone, even when you don’t have your work laptop with you, or your primary computer is being used by another family member^[1]. Connect your device directly to a monitor and Samsung DeX will launch automatically^[2] . Not only can you view your work in comfort with a larger screen, you can use your device as both a touchpad and keyboard for those times you don’t have a spare.

Take Your Documents Everywhere with Samsung DeX

When you work from home, you don’t want to get stuck searching for the latest version of the report you’ve been working on, only to find out it’s locked away on your computer at the office. With Samsung DeX, you can store all your most important documents right on your smartphone and access them easily in a desktop-like environment. When connecting to a laptop, you can use Samsung DeX to transfer images and other important project files that may be on your phone right to your workstation computer. By using Samsung DeX, any laptop can become your computer at the office.

Stay More Secure

Ensuring that all your sensitive data stays out of the wrong hands is one of the most important details to keep in mind while working out of the office. Built into Galaxy devices, the Samsung Knox security platform allows you to isolate, encrypt, and secure your data to help keep your most sensitive information safe. When using Samsung DeX to carry your files with you, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that Samsung Knox is protecting your data and reducing the risk of losing your most important information.

With Samsung Knox, you can also create a workspace container that separates, isolates, encrypts, and protects your sensitive work apps and data. The workspace container keeps work and fun separate, so your company can manage the work environment, but your personal information like photos and messages can stay private.

To find out the latest Samsung DeX information and supported device, please visit here.

Reduce Distractions in Your Workspace

No matter where you’re working from, it can be easy to get distracted. Removing the temptation to switch devices and browse through social media allows you to stay on track. Link to Windows makes it easy to avoid distractions by connecting your Galaxy phone to any Windows 10 PC^[3]. The feature can be accessed after you connect your phone to a PC by swiping down the Quick Panel and clicking Link to Windows. Once connected, you can receive notifications and text messages without having to pause to look down at your device.

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^[1]  Samsung DeX supported on select Galaxy, Note, and Tab devices.

^[2] Some functions of Samsung DeX with HDMI adapter or cable may differ from those with DeX Station and DeX Pad. All accessories are sold separately.

^[3]  Link to Windows is available for the Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6 Plus, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8/A8+, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A8 Star, all Galaxy A Series devices from the Galaxy A30 above, and all Galaxy flagship devices from the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note9 and above.