# Samsung Smart Keyboard

> A companion app for BLE based Samsung Smart physical Keyboard.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 571,458
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (1,109 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.01.25
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-30
- **First published:** 2025-07-11
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 4.86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.samsung.com/privacy/samsung](https://privacy.samsung.com/privacy/samsung)

## Description

Samsung Smart Keyboard application is a companion app designed to enhance the functionality and user experience of BLE based Samsung Smart physical Keyboard. <br><br>The user must need to have Samsung Smart Physical Keyboard connected to the device to use this application.<br><br>The app focuses on facilitating firmware update of physical keyboard and notifying user about low battery of keyboard. The app prompts for consent, and handles the update process seamlessly, with real-time status updates displayed. The app ensures cross-device compatibility, functioning smoothly on both Samsung and non-Samsung Android devices.<br><br>The following permissions are required for the app service. You can still use the app&#39;s basic functions without allowing the optional permissions.<br><br>[Required permissions]<br>- Nearby devices (Android 12 or above): Used to scan for keyboards nearby<br>- Location (Android 11 or less): Used to scan for keyboards nearby<br><br>[Optional permissions]<br>- Notifications : Used to notify you about updates and other important issues<br><br>Supported Device:<br> - Samsung Smart Keyboard

## Rankings

- #92,990 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_USE_DATA_IN_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_OBSERVE_COMPANION_DEVICE_PRESENCE`
- `com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: many users praise Samsung Smart Keyboard as user-friendly with a generally good typing experience. However, a notable subset report it does not work, won't start, or breaks with browsers and apps. Privacy is a major concern, citing location access, nearby devices, notifications, and potential data sharing. Users also cite UI drawbacks like tiny keys and intrusive flow-writing popups that are hard to disable. Some see it as Samsung-centric and miss removed features.

### Pros

- User-friendly interface
- Good typing experience
- Overall positive performance in multiple reviews

### Cons

- Not working / won't start (frequent issues)
- Privacy concerns (location access, data collection/sharing)
- Compatibility issues with browsers/apps (Autocorrect failures in Chrome/major apps; browser support problems)
- UI/UX drawbacks (small keys and flow-writing popups / cannot disable annoyances)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.smartkeyboardmanager)