How to use SmartThings Find to locate a lost S Pen Pro

Last Update date : Jun 10. 2026
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If your S Pen won’t connect to your phone or if it doesn't seem to be charging, you can try the following:

Step 1. Navigate to and open Settings, and then search for and select S Pen.

Step 2. Tap S Pen again, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots).

Step 3. Tap Scan for S Pen Pro and your phone will begin looking for the S Pen. Follow the on-screen instructions if needed.

Step 4. If that still doesn't work, tap Reset S Pen and wait for the S Pen to reset itself. Remember, resetting the S Pen will make it revert back to its default settings.

When one of your Samsung devices, like your S Pen Pro, goes missing, you can use SmartThings Find to locate it quickly and easily.

Step 1. Go to the SmartThings app > Life tab > Find card.

SmartThings Life page with Find card selected. SmartThings Life page with Find card selected.

Step 2. Swipe left (if necessary) and tap the S Pen Pro card. Then, tap Refresh to update your S Pen Pro’s location on the map.

S Pen Pro card with the Refresh icon selected. S Pen Pro card with the Refresh icon selected.

Step 3. Tap More, and then tap Navigate to view how to get from your location to your S Pen Pro’s location.

The Navigate option is selected in the More drop-down menu. The Navigate option is selected in the More drop-down menu.

Caution: If you believe your device has been stolen, do not go to the location on the map. Contact the authorities instead.

Should your S Pen Pro ever go missing, the Offline Finding feature in SmartThings Find can help you locate your lost device, even when the pen is not connected. However, in order for it to work, you must first turn the feature on before your S Pen Pro is misplaced.

Step 1. Open SmartThings app > Life tab > Find card. Then, tap More options (the three vertical dots)

SmartThings Life page with Find card selected. SmartThings Life page with Find card selected.
Map of Samsung device locations with More options icon selected. Map of Samsung device locations with More options icon selected.

Step 2. Tap Settings > Allow devices to be found.

Map of Samsung device locations with Settings option selected. Map of Samsung device locations with Settings option selected.
Allow devices to be found circled in the Settings drop-down menu. Allow devices to be found circled in the Settings drop-down menu.

Step 3. Tap the Offline finding switch to activate the feature.

Map of Samsung device locations with Settings option selected. Map of Samsung device locations with Settings option selected.

Notes:

  • The S Pen Pro must be powered on in order to be found.
  • You can also enable the Encrypt offline location feature if you want your device to be found by only you.

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