Surface Remote for Companion Help

How do I build a Dashboard?

Quick answer

Open the Dashboard tab, tap Add keys, page through Companion and tap the keys you want. They stay on one screen, from any page.

What it is

  • Your own page. Keys from any Companion page, on one screen.
  • Live. The keys show what Companion draws and press like normal keys.

Add keys

  • Connect first. Offline, it says Connect to Companion first.
  • Open Dashboard.
  • Tap Add keys.
  • Use the arrows to move between pages.
  • Tap a key to add it. Tap again to take it off.
  • Tap Done.

Remove keys

  • Tap Edit.
  • Tap the minus on a key.
  • Tap Done.

Needs Companion 5

  • Satellite subscriptions must be on in Companion’s settings.
  • Without it the app says This Companion can’t share keys with a Dashboard.

Share it

  • Tap Share to give some keys to another phone.
  • See Operator mode.