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

Last Update date : Jun 17. 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 many 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 also).
  • Handwriting changes automatically 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: Will not work.
  • S Pen Pro:
    • When switching to S Pen: Writing and Air Actions possible.
    • When switching to Z Fold: Writing not possible.
  • Maximum supported distance: 10 metres (same as Note20).

S22 Ultra S Pen is supported at IP68 level.

The presence of a small amount of water will not cause an issue with charging and usage, but it is recommended that water be removed before usage.

When the device is moved it sends a notification in case the S Pen is not inserted.

  • How-to charge: The S-Pen will charge when inserted into the device.
  • Time to Full charge: A full charge takes seven minutes.
  • Usage time: 20 minutes of continuous use of Air Action is possible, as well as 24 hours of standby time.

Please note: Battery times may vary depending on usage conditions.

Remote control

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

Single Press

Camera: Capture.
Media: Play/Pause.

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

Double Press

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

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

Left/Right

Camera: Change Mode.
Media: Previous/Next.

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

Up/Down

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

With control remote rotation. With control remote rotation.

Rotation

Camera: Zoom In/Out.
Media: icon.

Air action

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Back

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

Home

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Recent

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Smart Select

Image of how to Capture & Write. Image of how to Capture & Write.

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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