Bixby unlocks the full potential of all your Samsung devices

Talk to Bixby on your Mobile Phone, Watch, TV, Family Hub and more!

Smartphone/Tablet

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How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    "Hi Bixby" is all you need to get things done

  • Press and hold side button

    Press & hold the side button on your Mobile or Tablet and start talking

Things to try

Easy device controls

"Turn on the flashlight"
"Optimize my device"
"Take a screenshot"

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Stay in touch

"Call James"
"Read my unread messages"
"Answer this call"

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Enjoy your favourite media

"Play my favourite songs"
"What song is this?"

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Quick search

"Show the pictures taken in New York"
"Show the last file I opened"

Organize your day

"Share tomorrow's schedule"
"Set an alarm for 7:30 AM every day"
"Remind me to work out tomorrow morning at 9"

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Ask questions

"Get the air quality in Vancouver"
"Show my parking reminder"

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More ways Bixby can help

  • Use your phone to control home devices
    Before arriving home, you can say "Turn on the living room air conditioner".
  • One command, many actions
    Create Quick commands to string together many actions using a single command.
    Try the recommended "I'm home" Quick command to turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and play music (or whatever else you want).
  • Privacy as a priority
    For your privacy, results with personal information are provided only after the lock is released, but if you want, it can show on the lock screen.
  • Forget where you parked?
    Next time, ask Bixby to "Remember where I parked" and try "Where did I park?" when you return.
  • Speak seamlessly
    Say a question or a task immediately after
    "Hi Bixby" without waiting for Bixby's chime.
  • Teach Bixby your voice
    Bixby responds better if you've taught Bixby to recognize your voice.

Watch

How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    Say “Hi Bixby” whenever the Watch screen is on to get things done

  • Press and hold home button

    Press & hold the home button on your Watch and start talking

  • Tap the Bixby app icon

    Tap the Bixby app icon to start talking to Bixby

  • Customize your watch face

    Add Bixby to your customized watch face and tap to talk

Things to try

Easy watch controls

"Turn on the flashlight"
"What's the battery level"
"Turn on touch sensitivity"

Workout buddy

"Start a five kilometer run"
"How many steps did I take today?"
"Stop the running tracker"

Plan ahead

"Check the chance of rain this weekend"
"The weather"

More ways Bixby can help

  • Use your watch to control home devices
    Before arriving home, you can say "Turn on the living room air conditioner".
  • Try your favorite apps
    Launch apps with your voice instead of searching by hand. Try "Open calendar".
  • Locate your phone
    Find your phone fast by asking "Locate my phone".

Buds

How to talk to Bixby

With your buds connected, you don't need to take your phone out to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    “Hi Bixby” is all you need to get things done

  • Long press on the touch pad

    Press and hold the touch pad on the Buds to talk to Bixby

Things to try

Easy Buds controls

"How much battery is remaining on my Buds?"
"Unblock touch pad"
"Turn on Active noise cancelling"
"Turn on ambient sound"

Workout buddy

"Start a five kilometer run"
"How many steps did I take today?"
"Stop the running tracker"

TV

How to talk to Bixby

  • Press the Mic button on the TV remote control

    Press the Mic button on the TV remote control to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    Say "Hi Bixby" at any time, even if you're not holding the remote control (on supported models)

Things to try

Easy TV controls

"Volume down"
"Volume Off"
"Channel 123"
"Watch Star Wars"
"Open Smart Hub"
"Make the screen sharper"

Enjoy your favorite content

"Show me Game of Thrones"
"Search QLED TV in Web Browser"
"Play music by Coldplay"
"Play dance music"
"The weather"
"What time is it in New York?"
"How many calories are in an apple?"

More ways Bixby can help

  • Use voice like a remote control
    Try changing channels, launching apps, and configuring device settings through Bixby.
  • Find content easily
    Try searching for your favorite movies/TV shows or music.
  • Use TV to control home devices
    Ask Bixby to "Turn on the air purifier", "Turn up the temperature on the air conditioner" or "Turn off the fluorescent lamp".
  • TV off, Bixby on
    Say "Hi, Bixby" even when your TV is off. Try "Turn on the TV" or "What's the weather?".
    (on supported models)

Family Hub

How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    “Hi Bixby” is all you need to get things done

  • Tap the Bixby button

    Speak to Bixby by pressing the Bixby button on the navigation bar

Things to try

Easy Family Hub controls

"Show me the fridge"
"What's the fridge's temperature?"
"What's in my fridge?"

For your kitchen

"The weather"
"Open Google in Web Browser"
"What time is it?"
"Play my favourite songs"

More ways Bixby can help

  • Use everyday functions easily
    Ask Bixby "What's the weather?", "How many ounces in a cup?" or "What time is it?".
  • Discover Bixby
    Ask "What can I do with Bixby?".

Slide-in Range

How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    "Hi Bixby" is all you need to get things done

  • Tap the Bixby app icon

    Tap the Bixby app icon to start talking to Bixby

Things to try

Easy Range controls

"Start oven in Bake mode"
"What’s the oven’s temperature?"
“Open the oven door”

For your kitchen

“How’s the weather today?”
“Open Google in Web Browser”
“Show me some recommend recipes”
“Send this recipe to oven”

More ways Bixby can help

  • Hands-free device control
    Ask Bixby “Start oven in bake mode”, “Open the oven door”. You can easily control the device when you can't use your hands when you’re cooking.
  • Cooking co-pilot
    Ask Bixby “Recommend some vegan recipes” and say like “Read recipe” and “Send this recipe to the oven”. Bixby helps you with your overall cooking experience, from searching recipes to sending settings to ovens.

Washer&Dryer

How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    "Hi Bixby" is all you need to get things done

  • Tap the Bixby app icon

    Tap the Bixby app icon to start talking to Bixby

Things to try

Easy Washing Machine controls

“Start AI opti wash and dry cycle”
“Set the washing machine's temperature to Hot”
“Tell me the time remaining on the wash”
“Open the washing machine door”

For your laundry

“How’s the weather today?”
“How can I remove a coffee stain?”
“How much detergent is left?”
“Tell me the washing result”

More ways Bixby can help

  • Hands-free device control
    Ask Bixby “Start the washing machine in the AI optimise cycle”, “Open the washing machine door”. You can easily control the device if you can't use your hands when you’re doing laundry.
  • Help with the washing experience
    Ask Bixby “How can I clean a coffee stain?” or “How much detergent is left?”. Bixby helps you with your overall laundry experience with the clothing care service.

Sound Bar

How to talk to Bixby

  • Say "Hi Bixby"

    "Hi Bixby" is all you need to get things done

Things to try

Sound Bar controls

"Set the volume to 20"
"Turn on the Sound Bar"

SmartThings control

"Turn on the TV"
"Turn on the living room light"
"Pause the washer"

More ways Bixby can help

  • Use voice like a remote control
    Try changing volume, playing/pausing music and skipping to next song through Bixby.
  • Use your soundbar to control home devices
    Ask Bixby to "Turn on the TV", "Turn up the temperature on the air conditioner" or "Turn off the fluorescent lamp".