A
% What is Smart Stay? GA
S
REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Mobile Phones > Android 90 90 people found this article helpful
visibility
805 views
thumb_up
2 likes
E
Here's the fix By Eric Butow Eric Butow Writer California State University Former Lifewire writer Eric Butow, is also a web designer and social media marketer and the author of 30+ computing books. Eric develops computer training courses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 7, 2019 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS Want your phone to stay on longer when you're using it?
thumb_up
3 likes
S
It can if you have an smartphone or tablet from Samsung. With Android, the Smart Stay feature can activate the front camera on your phone or tablet to scan your face occasionally to see if you’re using the device.
thumb_up
18 likes
J
What is Smart Stay
Smart Stay is a cool 'system on' feature available for users who have a Samsung smartphone, tablet, or phablet manufactured since the beginning of 2016. Smart Stay is available on these devices if they're running Android 6 (Marshmallow), Android 7 (Nougat), or Android 8 (Oreo). Gang Zhou/E+/Getty Images Smart Stay works using a remote form of facial recognition.
thumb_up
41 likes
R
If it sees your face, then your phone, tablet or phablet understands that you don’t want to turn off the screen after a period of inactivity, such as when you’re reading an article in the Flipboard app. When your device no longer sees your face, it figures you’re done for now and the screen turns off at the interval set in the Screen Timeout setting, which is 10 minutes by default, to conserve battery life.
How to Turn It On
Your smartphone or tablet doesn’t turn on Smart Stay automatically, so here’s how to turn it on: In the Home screen, tap Apps.
thumb_up
45 likes
E
In the Apps screen, tap Settings. Tap Advanced Features in the settings list.
thumb_up
44 likes
J
In the Advanced Features screen, tap Smart Stay. At the top of the Smart Stay screen (or the Smart Stay list on the right side of your tablet's Settings screen), you see the feature is Off. This screen also tells you what Smart Stay does and how you need to use your smartphone or tablet to ensure the feature works.
thumb_up
0 likes
E
How to Use Smart Stay
First, hold your smartphone or tablet in an upright position and hold it steady so the front camera can get a good look at your face. Smart Stay also works best when you’re in a well-lit place, though not in direct sunlight.
thumb_up
18 likes
S
(You’ll have a hard time viewing your screen in direct sunlight, anyway). Most importantly, Smart Stay doesn’t work with other apps that use the front camera, such as the Camera app.
thumb_up
32 likes
L
When you use the front camera for another purpose, Smart Stay stops working automatically, even though the Settings app reports that the feature is still on within the Advanced Features and Smart Stay screens. If you actively use the app that employs the front camera, then you won’t have to worry about your screen turning off.
thumb_up
29 likes
S
Once you stop using the app that uses the front camera, Smart Stay resumes operation.
How to Turn It Off
You can turn off Smart Stay either in the Advanced Features screen by tapping the Smart Stay toggle button, or in the Smart Stay screen by tapping Off. At that point, you can switch to another app or return to the Home page and use your smartphone or tablet as you usually do.
thumb_up
45 likes
S
How You Know Smart Stay is Working
You won’t see any icons or other notifications in the Notification Bar that tells you Smart Stay is on and working. However, you may notice that if you’re just reading something on the screen, it’s not turning off after 15 seconds to 10 minutes depending on your Screen Timeout setting.
thumb_up
40 likes
S
You can turn Smart Stay off again by repeating the same process you used to turn the feature on. After you turn off Smart Stay, your smartphone or tablet screen turns off after the interval of inactivity specified in your Screen Timeout setting whether you’re looking at the screen or not. FAQ Where is Smart Stay on the Galaxy S7?
thumb_up
23 likes
J
To access Smart Stay on a Galaxy S7, swipe down to reveal the Notification Panel, tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart stay. How do I fix Smart Stay when it's not working on my Galaxy S7? Make sure you're holding the phone upright in front of you.
thumb_up
26 likes
I
Also, ensure you use your phone in an area with adequate lighting while avoiding direct light on your phone or backlighting behind you. Another factor could be that another app is using the front-facing camera.
thumb_up
48 likes
L
Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day
Subscribe Tell us why!
thumb_up
10 likes
S
Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn On/Off Smart App Control in Windows 11 How to Turn Off Google Assistant on an Android Tablet How to Use Samsung Smart Alert and Direct Call How to Fix It When Windows 10 Bluetooth Is Not Working How to Make Your Cellphone Battery Last Longer How to Close Apps on Android How to Play YouTube in the Background on Your Phone How to Use Samsung's Do Not Disturb Mode The 18 Best Tips to Get More iPad Battery Life (Updated for iPadOS 15.5) How to Take a Selfie on iPhone How to Turn Safe Mode On and Off on Android What is Samsung Easy Mute? How to Change Screen Timeout on Mac How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Do Screen Mirroring on LG Smart TVs Samsung Galaxy A Phones: What You Need to Know Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
thumb_up
30 likes
J
Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
thumb_up
8 likes
Similar Discussions
-
Paul Scholes makes honest admission on why playing alongside Juan Sebastian Veron was disaster at Manchester United
-
Boruto Chapter 73 Sasuke reawakens Dojutsu abilities Boruto s next big mission
-
Never been in real negotiations with Manchester United Champions League side s sporting director rubbishes claims that Cristiano Ronaldo could ve joined them this summer
-
Laishram Milan Singh discusses his journey and future goals in an exclusive interview
-
Fighting Fibromyalgia Harvard Health
-
Magic Lord Idle War APK Download for Android
-
Cyberpunk Defense APK Download for Android
-
Mount Vernon Canyon Club APK Download for Android
-
Auto Video Call Recorder APK Download for Android
-
Les meilleurs SSD M2 et disques durs externes pour la PS5
-
La publicit d barque sur Netflix tout savoir sur ce forfait 5 99 euros par mois
-
Guerre en Ukraine Danone pr voit de se d sengager de la plupart de ses activit s en Russie Guerre En Ukraine Monde
-
C mo darte de baja de tu operadora telef nica sin tener que pagar la permanencia Tel fono M vil
-
DeSales Harber Jerome s Pollina in contention for Division I boys golf state title
-
Around the Wiregrass Community Calendar
-
ESPN Formula 1 Extend Track With New Rights Deal
-
Los Sims 4 gratis en PC y consolas EA abre el juego a todos los usuarios y adelanta c mo ser la siguiente generaci n Los Sims Pc
-
Texas Republicans in the lead ahead of Election Day new poll shows Series Fox 7 Discussions
-
Felicidades querido CETA Opini n de Javier Moreno Opiniones Ceta
-
La futura ley animal supera el primer paso en el Congreso para acabar con maltrato
-
As es la ley con la que la UE meter en vereda a las grandes tecnol gicas pero les dar m s poder de censura Redes Sociales Leyes
-
Let It Die Update 1 63 Patch Notes The Nerd Stash
-
30 Celebrities Photoshopped With Their Younger Selves
-
How to Right Click on a Mac
-
How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Connected to Wi Fi but Not Internet
-
The Easy Way to Switch Between Gmail Accounts in Your Browser
-
Predicting the Future of Computer Networks and the Internet
-
How to Pair Your Laptop to a Bluetooth Device
-
How to Get Subtitles on Netflix
-
Is Disney Plus Down Or Is It You?