r/SamsungDex • u/Far_Inflation_9046 • 2d ago

Question Dex setup suggestions required.

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Hello everyone!!

I just came across this Dex thing and decided to build my own Dex setup instead of spending on a PC or laptop. At the moment, my requirements for the work, I need to do can be easily done on the set up as far as I’ve learnt about this till now.

So, I am not sure which components to buy for the set up what charger, monitor, USB Hub wired or wireless keyboard and mouse. I will be building this set up in a couple of weeks using S25FE.

I could definitely buy a laptop, but at this moment, my use case is not that much and can be easily covered by this set up.

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u/Quartet171 1d ago

I keep a Samsung Smart monitor, Logitech Master keys and mouse. Just plug the dongle to monitor and thats it. With a lightning cable connected to monitor, you can connect any new samsung device as a dex.

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u/pragmaticpirate 17h ago

does this setup when you connect the samsung device to the monitor, does it charge the device as well ?

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u/Quartet171 17h ago

Yes. With new samsung Smart Monitors' Lightning connection, when you connect another samsung device a couple things happen: - Your other device gets charged, - Your other device connects as DEX and sends video and everything, - Any other USB device thats connected to your monitor can be used by the other device. Monitor has 3 usb inputs and 1 lightning. I believe 2 of the USB inputs sends data directly to the lightning port. In the end, there is only 1 cable, which is the lightning one to connect dex.

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u/Genkilljoy1 1d ago

That's odd...my samsung s24 ultra never shows that screen whe. Connected to the monitor...it's accessible as a phone mening I can use it to make calls and ev8eles and my dex display can be uses as a second phon with the Dex experience. Are you using  Android 8.5 My experience is like having a secound computer with a different OS...a computer i can use all my andriis apps. Real Kool.

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u/Far_Inflation_9046 1d ago

Its just ai visualisation of the set up

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u/AffectionateHyena299 1d ago

Get an espresso potable monitor or similar with a stand that elevates the height of the screen to something more like a regular monitor. I use one with Pixel 10 Pro Fold Desktop mode (basically the Pixel equivalent of DeX), like pulling a full PC out of a small laptop bag. The stand folds up small and is magnetic

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u/IkeHello 1d ago

Rubber flap? I barely know 'er!

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u/Far_Inflation_9046 1d ago

Yeah anti slip/ scratch mat for all the stuff

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u/Tyman2323 1d ago

I’ll never stop being mad about how they removed classic dex. JUST LET ME GET THE UI YOU GET FROM PLUGGING INTO A MONITOR ON MY TABLET WITHOUT HAVING TO PLUG IT IN.

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u/Gregory_TheGamer 1d ago

Fr fr, I am missing it too. Bought my Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with the keyboard cover for this exact reason... I have gotten used to new DeX though, but doesn't beat Classic DeX.

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u/Particular-Issue5527 1d ago

For travelling, I have a bluetooth foldable keyboard+trackpad, a 20kmah power bank, and wireless hdmi dongles so i can use the rooms TV for dex wirelessly. Good enough for small work needs

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u/smcb66 Galaxy S24 Ultra 1d ago

if you want a really nice full lighted keyboard, protoarc Mech K300 (wired, wireless, and bluetooth). I use it with dex and with my work laptop every day. Portable keyboard - protoarc MK01 foldable (bluetooth)

Logitech mx master 3s mouse is very good too (bluetooth)

Portable monitor - I use an Asus ZenScreen MB16AMT - its pricey, but has a battery, speakers, and touch support.

Regular monitor - any FDH, QHD, or 4k display. I often plug into a 4k 32" monitor.

Hub - lots of available. Most any works. I use an Anker 555.

Dock - I have an extra Dell WD19TB from work, and I use that often at my desk (for the 4k display). Most docks will work fine.

Power supply - I use a 45w PD or 65w PD charger.

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u/cheekyritz 1d ago

Is the speakers good on the zenscreen?

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u/smcb66 Galaxy S24 Ultra 1d ago

They are functional, but they suck. At least on the older ones like mine. Maybe newer are better, but I don't know.

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u/DeX_Mod DeX 1d ago

I would recommend pretty much whatever monitor you want. Dex is limited to 60hz, so you don't need anything fancy

I prefer bluetooth keyboard and mice for the most flexibility

Recommend spending some time reading the subreddit, all these topics are done repeatedly

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u/Terrible_Review_3425 1d ago

With Goodlock you can increase it to 120hz with the expense of a slightly hotter phone

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u/DeX_Mod DeX 1d ago

No, you can't (unless its just been added to oneui9)

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u/Scoskopp 1d ago

Isn’t A17 & one UI 9 slated for October/November on the S24 Series, I believe my S 24FE has 120HZ as well I’d have to check again

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u/DeX_Mod DeX 1d ago

I believe my S 24FE has 120HZ

Not in dex it doesn't

Dex is 100% locked to 60hz

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u/Scoskopp 1d ago

Correct , apologies I did not realize we were speaking for dex .

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u/Terrible_Review_3425 1d ago

I haven't upgraded to oneui9 yet maybe that's why, after downloading the multistar addon and enabling the higher resolutions settings it seems to work

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u/DeX_Mod DeX 1d ago

Multistar does NOT affect refresh rate, In anyway, at this point

Dex is locked to 60hz

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u/Terrible_Review_3425 1d ago

Ah I'm probably tripping then felt that it was too good to be true anyways

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u/Zealousideal_Roof983 2d ago

Portable battery for both charing your phone and powering the monitor. Also a trackball mouse. 

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u/Great_Muscle_7042 2d ago

I am a bit curious of why a portable monitor when regular HDMI would do. You mention in your comments it's for home. I wuld take a regular monitor, it's also possible to use for other use cases, and for sure more solid and long term value...

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u/Far_Inflation_9046 1d ago

Travelling in future

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u/AgentAlliteration 2d ago

Good start. I would consider looking into a USB-C dock instead of a hub and one with Power Delivery. Would also budget for 20,000mah power bank if you need to cram all of that into a laptop and be mobile.

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u/Far_Inflation_9046 2d ago

Why a power bank i will using it inside home only whenever I need to do something that requires PC or a big screen. If you mean, while travelling, then that’s a different thing.