How to use SmartThings Find to locate a lost S Pen Pro

How to find a lost S Pen Pro using SmartThings Find

Discover how to locate a missing S Pen Pro using Samsung's SmartThings Find feature, including enabling Offline Finding, checking device compatibility, and navigating to the pen's last known location.

If your S Pen Pro goes missing, you can use the SmartThings Find feature on your Samsung Galaxy device to locate it. This service works even when the pen is offline, provided you've enabled Offline Finding beforehand. Follow these steps to track your S Pen Pro using SmartThings Find.

1. What is SmartThings Find and how does it work?

SmartThings Find is a Samsung service designed to help you locate lost or misplaced compatible devices, including the S Pen Pro. It uses Bluetooth connectivity and Samsung's network of devices to track the location of your S Pen Pro, even when it's not actively paired with your phone.

- The S Pen Pro must be powered on and within range of other Samsung devices to be located.

- Offline Finding allows the S Pen Pro to be tracked even when it's not connected to your phone.

2. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

SmartThings Find is compatible with most Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series. Ensure your device is running the latest software version for optimal functionality.

3. How to enable Offline Finding for your S Pen Pro

Before your S Pen Pro can be located offline, you must enable the Offline Finding feature in the SmartThings app. Follow these steps:

1. Open the SmartThings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Go to the Life tab and tap the Find card.
3. Tap More options (the three vertical dots) in the top-right corner.
4. Select Settings > Allow devices to be found.
5. Toggle the Offline finding switch to activate the feature.

For added security, you can also enable the Encrypt offline location feature to ensure only you can locate your S Pen Pro.

4. How to locate your S Pen Pro using SmartThings Find

If your S Pen Pro is lost, follow these steps to find it:

1. Open the SmartThings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Go to the Life tab and tap the Find card.
3. Swipe left (if necessary) and tap the S Pen Pro card.
4. Tap Refresh to update the S Pen Pro's location on the map.
5. Tap More, then select Navigate to view directions to the pen's last known location.

Note: If you suspect your S Pen Pro has been stolen, do not attempt to retrieve it yourself. Contact local authorities for assistance.

5. Additional things to check

If SmartThings Find cannot locate your S Pen Pro, consider the following:

- Ensure the S Pen Pro is powered on and within range of other Samsung devices.

- Check if Offline Finding was enabled before the pen went missing.

- Verify that your Samsung account is signed in and linked to SmartThings.

6. Why the issue happens

Common reasons why SmartThings Find may fail to locate your S Pen Pro include:

- The S Pen Pro is powered off or out of range.

- Offline Finding was not enabled before the pen went missing.

- Your Samsung account is not signed in or linked to SmartThings.

Related Samsung support topics

- How to pair your S Pen Pro with a Samsung Galaxy device

- How to troubleshoot Bluetooth connectivity issues on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to update the SmartThings app on your Samsung Galaxy device