Why is my S Pen not connecting to my Samsung Galaxy?

Last Update date : Apr 23. 2026

If your S Pen is not connecting or keeps disconnecting, it is usually due to compatibility issues or connection errors. Reconnect or reset the S Pen to restore functionality.

Samsung Support: How to troubleshoot your S Pen Samsung Support: How to troubleshoot your S Pen
1 Make sure you are using the correct S Pen for your Galaxy device. S Pens differ depending on the Galaxy device you have. They are not interchangeable and may not work on unsupported devices.
2 Reconnect or reset your S Pen using these steps:
View of the Galaxy Phone Home screen with a swipe down gesture. View of the Galaxy Phone Home screen with a swipe down gesture.

Step 1. On the Home screen, swipe down on the notification panel.

View of the notification panel with a tap over the “S Pen disconnected” message. View of the notification panel with a tap over the “S Pen disconnected” message.

Step 2. Tap the notification for S Pen connection.

View of the “Insert the S Pen” notification. View of the “Insert the S Pen” notification.

Step 3. Reinsert the S Pen as instructed on screen.

View of the “S Pen connected” confirmation message. View of the “S Pen connected” confirmation message.

Step 4. Wait for the confirmation message on your phone.

To reset the S Pen:

View of a Galaxy phone home screen with the settings icon highlighted. View of a Galaxy phone home screen with the settings icon highlighted.

Step 1. From your Home screen go to Settings.

View of the Settings menu with “Advanced features” highlighted. View of the Settings menu with “Advanced features” highlighted.

Step 2. Scroll down and select “Advanced features”.

View of the “Advanced features” screen with “S Pen” highlighted. View of the “Advanced features” screen with “S Pen” highlighted.

Step 3. Select “S Pen”.

View of the “S Pen” screen with “Air actions” highlighted. View of the “S Pen” screen with “Air actions” highlighted.

Step 4. Select “Air actions”.

View of the “Air actions” screen with the more options icon highlighted. View of the “Air actions” screen with the more options icon highlighted.

Step 5. Tap the more options icon.

View of the “Air Actions” screen with the “Reset S Pen” option highlighted at the top right of the screen. View of the “Air Actions” screen with the “Reset S Pen” option highlighted at the top right of the screen.

Step 6. Tap “Reset S Pen”.

If you still have connection issues after resetting your S Pen, restart your phone or tablet. Restarting a device may fix any issues and help the S Pen connect again. 

Notes:

  • S Pens are not interchangeable and may not work on unsupported devices.
  • Magnetic objects or non-approved covers may affect S Pen connection.

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