How to use the S22 Ultra S Pen and check its compatibility

Last Update date : Sep 22. 2022

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the first to have a built-in S Pen, so you can easily carry it around and use it whenever you want. There are a lot of fun ways you can use the built-in S Pen to maximise your note-taking experience. Read the guide below to learn more about the Galaxy S22 Ultra's new built-in S Pen.

Image of the S22 Ultra S Pen.

S22 Ultra has a built-in S Pen for the first time in S series

  • Added S Pen to text feature (applied from TabS7/S7+, Z Fold3 as well).
  • Handwriting automatically changes to text after writing with S Pen in the input window.
  • If the user captures any specific area with S pen, S22 Ultra will extract the text through the AI function and suggest appropriate actions to the user.

S pen embedded to S22 Ultra is dedicated to S22 Ultra and can only be used in 'write only' mode for other models with Wacom panels.

Since it is not compatible with other models, the 'Air Action' function only works with one dedicated model.

Examples of use in S22 Ultra by S Pen coming from another model

  • S22 Ultra built-in Pen: Writing and Air Actions possible.
  • Note built-in S Pen/Tab built-in S Pen: Writing only.
  • Fold 3 Pen: Does not work.
  • S Pen Pro:
    • When you switch to S Pen: Writing and Air Actions possible.
    • When you switch to Z Fold: Writing not possible.
  • Maximum supported distance: 10 metres (same as Note20).

Follow this path to set up your S22 Ultra S Pen to your liking: Device settings > Advanced features > S Pen.

Here you can set a lock screen for your S Pen, take notes, use air actions and more.

Remote control

With remote control single press. With remote control single press.

Single Press

Camera: Capture.
Media: Play/Pause.

With remote control double press. With remote control double press.

Double Press

Camera: Front/Rear, Camera Change.
Media: Next.

With remote control Left/Right. With remote control Left/Right.

Left/Right

Camera: Change Mode.
Media: Previous/Next.

With remote control Up/Down. With remote control Up/Down.

Up/Down

Camera: Front/Rear, Camera Change.
Media: Volume Up/Down.

With remote control rotation. With remote control rotation.

Rotation

Camera: Zoom In/Out.
Media: Icon.

Air action

Image of how to get back. Image of how to get back.

Back

Image of how to get home. Image of how to get home.

Home

Image of how to recent. Image of how to recent.

Recent

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Smart Select

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Capture & Write

S22 Ultra S Pen is compatible with other models. However, the other built-in S Pens from previous Note models can be used only for writing functions.

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