Life Hacks

How to organize your holiday to-dos
and find time to relax

Check off everything on your list so you can enjoy the holidays.

The holidays are a time to celebrate and connect with others. Unfortunately, the stress of planning and preparing for the holidays can make it hard to find time to fully experience the spirit of the season. Connected Samsung products can help you efficiently organize tasks — from shopping to holiday hosting to travel prep — and check them off your to-do lists, so you can be present and enjoy time with loved ones.

Samsung Wallet
Help securely store essentials — like credit cards, digital keys and vaccine records — for quick and easy access on your smartphone.

Save more time for holiday cheer

From creating gift lists to designing holiday cards, Galaxy Tab S8 with S Pen is your ultimate personal assistant. Quickly jot down all your to-dos and set automatic reminders to keep yourself on track. Sketch out your seasonal decoration ideas or create a holiday card and send it to family and friends with just a few strokes.

Take the stress out of holiday shopping by establishing a gift budget ahead of time. Bring Galaxy S22 Ultra with you while you shop and snap photos of gift ideas with the help of the built-in S Pen. Quickly check and compare prices online to make sure you’re getting the best deal to stay within your budget. Then check out seamlessly and track your spending using Samsung Pay on your phone.

Make sure you schedule some self-care time on your to-do list. After you check off your everyday tasks, curl up with some videos, watch a classic holiday movie or take a relaxing yoga class on your Samsung TV.

Share notes across devices
Keep track of your to-dos. S Pen Pro easily connects to your compatible Galaxy devices, so you can write notes and lists on your phone, then share to your tablet and PC.

Clean while you cook

Take the stress out of holiday hosting. Samsung technology makes it simple to get your home ready for guests, so you can spend less of your energy prepping and have more of it to enjoy their company.

Whether you’re cooking for a feast for a crowd, planning family dinners or getting an early start on your healthy eating resolutions, connect your phone to Family Hub™ on your Samsung smart fridge to help you get organized. sort recipes and make grocery lists on the hub touchscreen and send them to your phone for when you go to the store.1 While you’re out, you can even use the screen to check inside your fridge to see what you already have on hand.

Guests are coming, and you still need to clean up? It’s not a problem when you have the SmartThings app. Clean while you cook by connecting SmartThings on your Galaxy S22 Ultra to your JetBot AI+ robot vacuum and your place will be ready when you are.

Vacation-proof your home
Automate lights around your home, check on your smart appliances and monitor your security cameras while you’re away with the SmartThings app on your smartphone.

Travel like a pro

Don’t let busy holiday travel put a damper on your out-of-town trips. Connect your Galaxy devices to breeze through bustling transportation hubs with ease. Store important travel docs like your passport info, tickets and travel insurance on your Galaxy S22 Ultra for quick access.

Never miss a connection with Galaxy Watch5. You can stay on schedule and quickly get notified of any flight changes right on your wrist. And if your flight’s delayed or you’re stuck in traffic, you can stay relaxed and entertained by downloading your favorite shows and games on your Galaxy Tab S8.

While you’re away, you can keep tabs on your home with the SmartThings app on your phone. Connect your Samsung smart oven to SmartThings and you’ll never have to wonder if you left it on — just check your phone. Turn off compatible smart lights and thermostats before you leave, and turn them on remotely when you’re on your way back — so your place is ready for you as soon as you walk in the door.

Products that tick all the boxes

Efficiently tackle your to-dos and make more time to enjoy the holidays.

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1Compatible with Android and iOS. Requires wi-fi connection and Samsung account.