While we have always known that technology is an impactful, meaningful and helpful tool, today those impacts are being felt more than ever before. As a result, Samsung Canada is increasing its efforts by donating technology to two, long-standing partners requiring urgent support: Autism Speaks Canada and SickKids Foundation. These donations build upon our global efforts to date, which now surpass $33 million.

We have learned through our six-year partnership with Autism Speaks Canada that technology can positively impact the lives of people with autism and their families.  One in 66 Canadian children and youth are diagnosed with autism. Their everyday challenges vary and are only exacerbated during these challenging times. Autistic Canadians and their families are facing disruptions in accessing critical resources, supports, and services. Putting technology in their hands will support continuing education, accessing resources, regulating mental health and building virtual communities. To help, Samsung Electronics Canada and Autism Speaks Canada have partnered to donate 1,000 Galaxy Tab A tablets to autistic Canadians and their families.

SickKids, another long-term partner, is also facing some challenges due to measures to help protect the health and safety of staff, patients and families. During this time, all patients whose care is non-essential are at home with their families, and patients still at SickKids need to be there, staying mainly in their rooms. They can’t visit other patients and playrooms are mostly closed, or by appointment only – one kid at a time, to allow deep cleaning between visits. Families are limited to one parent or caregiver per visit. As this isolation can be incredibly challenging for families, Samsung Electronics Canada will be donating 200 Samsung Smart LED Health Care TVs to ensure every room at SickKids has a television that allows them to better access educational Child Life programming, entertainment and more.

We are also humbled by the outpouring of support that our employees have given to organizations that are close to their hearts. Samsung Electronics Canada is pleased to support our employee efforts, by continuing our employee donation matching program and supporting volunteering to give back virtually.  We are so impressed by how our people have come together to help.

Samsung will continue to evaluate ways to stay strong and connected in support of our colleagues, customers and communities.

We’ll get through this, together.

Apart.
We’re all feeling it right now.
But it’s not going to define us.
Instead, let’s come together—not with hugs or handshakes
Come together from the four walls that surround us but can’t constraint us.
Together, we’ll turn living rooms into classrooms, gyms and offices that welcome in the rest of the world.
We may be apart right now. But we won’t let distance stop us living together.
Stay apart, stay together.
We’ll get through this, together.
Samsung.

#StayApartStayTogether #GetThroughThisTogether

How to stay productive, active and even entertained while working from home 

All around the world, many people are adjusting to remote work and learning. In this new reality, mobile technology has become a crucial tool to keep us connected and informed.

Samsung is committed to helping Galaxy fans stay active, productive and connected. That’s why we are sharing ways you can get the most out of your devices. Whether these are features you already know or have never used before, we hope this guide can give you some fresh ideas to make your transition into new routines easier.

Maintaining Fast and Stable Connectivity

One of the biggest frustrations we encounter when working or studying remotely is connectivity. The quality of our home Wi-Fi speeds often does not match up to what we’re used to in the office, making crucial remote meeting functionalities such as video calls a challenge to productivity.

The Galaxy series supports Wi-Fi 6, which is 20 per cent faster^[1] than previous-generation Wi-Fi networks, even in congested areas. Galaxy smartphones also come with Intelligent Wi-Fi which users can easily activate within the Settings app, ensuring that they always have the strongest internet connectivity possible by automatically switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data depending on available network strengths.

In places where Wi-Fi is not available, Galaxy 5G^[2] offers lightning-fast mobile data speeds and low latency to help you make seamless video calls when working remotely. Samsung is also working tirelessly with its telecom partners to bring improved 5G mobile and home broadband options to more users. You can learn more about Galaxy 5G here.

Enrich Your Daily Routines

Not only can technology help us stay connected with our teams and colleagues, mobile devices also provide many tools that make working from home easier and simpler. From exercises to entertainment, there are many ways you can use your mobile device to make your daily routine better.

Keep Your Mind and Body Active with Samsung Health
It is important to stay active mentally and physically, even when working remotely. The Samsung Health App^[3] offers a range of tips and trackers to help you stay strong from the comfort of your own home. In the app’s ‘Discover’ category, you can explore a variety of fitness programs ranging from body weight training to stretching exercises. If you’re looking for some peace of mind after a busy day, you can stay on top of your sleep schedule with Samsung Health’s activity tracking feature, and even enjoy one of the mindfulness programs enabled by Samsung’s partnership with leading wellness company Calm.

Connect Better with Google
For those can’t-miss meetings or remote catch-ups with colleagues, Samsung has partnered with Google to bring video calling with full high definition (FHD) clarity to Google Duo^[4]. Not only does Google Duo offer high quality, high speed video calling, it also allows up to twelve people to join a single video conference. Furthermore, with the wide-angle mode available on the latest Galaxy devices, the stable connectivity of Galaxy’s Wi-Fi 6, and the low latency of Galaxy 5G, you’ll not miss a moment when working from home.

Work Seamlessly Across Devices with Microsoft
Having immediate access to Microsoft Office and its suite of apps can help you stay on top of things when working or learning remotely. Samsung and Microsoft have partnered to give you access to the tools you need to manage work and life such as scanning and signing PDFs and converting pictures to an Excel table. With the ‘Link to Windows’ feature, you can sync your recent photos, messages, and notifications from your phone to your compatible PC. And screen mirroring lets you focus on your PC while keeping track of your phone tasks at the same time.^[5]

Stay Entertained with Netflix
Watching your favorite TV shows or movies during downtime is one of the best ways to stay entertained. Users can discover Netflix’ extensive content through an improved integration with Galaxy devices, enabling ease of content discovery and accessibility via Samsung Daily, Bixby and Finder.

Simple, Contactless Payment with Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay allows users to harness their smartphones as a digital wallet when shopping online and in person thanks to its contactless payment capabilities. We’ve all had that moment while studying or working from home when we find we are running out of stationery, but with Samsung Pay, you can order the supplies you need delivered right to your doorstep with a simple tap online, or pay for essentials in-store with just your smartphone.

Enjoy Your Favourite Tunes with Spotify
Music can help you stay focused when working or studying remotely. Thanks to the partnership between Samsung and Spotify, you can easily access your favourite playlists across all your Galaxy mobile devices. Full Bixby integration with Spotify also makes it easier for you to pick up where you left off on your favourite audio.

Watch YouTube Uninterrupted
When you need a break, discover a suite of entertainment services right on your Galaxy device. Samsung has partnered with YouTube to allow Galaxy S20 users to enjoy YouTube videos and music ad-free and uninterrupted. Get up to four months of YouTube Premium on us^[6] and play content with your screen off or while using another app.

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^{[1] Faster than previous Wi-Fi protocols. Only available where Wi-Fi 6 is supported. Availability of Wi-Fi 6 support may vary depending on country or region.}

^{[2]  5G currently supported by Galaxy S20 5G series devices. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Requires optimal 5G connection. 5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations in 5G-ready countries. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.}

^{[3]  The latest Samsung Health App can be downloaded via the Samsung Galaxy Store or Google Play Store.}

^{[4]   FHD-quality and wide-angle mode Google Duo integration is currently available on Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip devices. Availability may differ by model, or carrier.}

^{[5] Availability may vary depending on carrier. Compatibility and availability of functions and features may vary depending on app. To connect your phone to your PC, activate “Link to Windows”, and use the “Your Phone” application on your PC. “Your Phone” application is preloaded on PC with Windows 10, October 2018 Update or later, and is downloadable for Windows 10, April 2018 Update or later versions.}

^{[6] This YouTube Premium 4 month trial promotion is open to participants in Canada who purchase and activate a Samsung Galaxy S20 (S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G), Galaxy Z Flip between February 14, 2020 and March 5, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Offer only available to customers who are not current YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium or Google Play Music subscribers, have not been YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, or Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium or Google Play Music trial before. Offer must be redeemed by April 5, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the promotion is complete. At the end of the promotion, you will be automatically charged the individual subscription price, currently $11.99/month on a monthly recurring basis. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. No refunds for partial billing period are available. Offer requires a Google account. Promoter: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.}

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.