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Set Up and Use Bixby - Samsung (Android 8.x)

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Here's how to set up and use Bixby on your Samsung (Android 8.x) smartphone.
  • Bixby requires an active Samsung ID to be added to the Samsung device running on Android™.
  • If the Samsung ID credentials can't be remembered, they can be retrieved or reset.
  • Bixby Voice requires simplified view. If prompted, tap OK to continue using Bixby.
  • Completion of initial setup is required to disable the Bixby key or Bixby Voice.
  1. From the Home screen, swipe from the left to right or press the
    Bixby button
    .
  2. From the Bixby screen, tap
    Next
     as needed then tap
    Sign in
    .
    Bixby setup screen
  3. From the Bixby Voice screen, select the appropriate language then tap
    Confirm
    .
    Bixby Voice selection
  4. From the Samsung Account screen, enter the appropriate information then tap
    Sign In
    .
    Bixby samsung sign in screen
  5. From the Samsung Account screen, review your profile picture then tap
    Done
     to continue.
    Bixby samsung sign in screen
  6. Review the terms and conditions, tap (check) all appropriate checkboxes then tap
    Next
     (located in the lower-right) to continue.
    Bixby terms and conditions
  7. From the Give it a try screen, follow the tutorial to proceed or tap Skip to continue.
    Bixby voice give it a try screen
  8. From the Help Bixby learn your voice screen, follow the voice training or tap
    Skip
     to continue.
    Bixby voice learning screen
  9. From the Unlock your phone with your voice screen, follow the voice password setup or tap
    Skip
     to continue.
    Bixby voice password setup screen
  10. From the Teach Bixby your pronunciation style screen, follow the enunciation instructions or tap
    Skip
     to continue.
    Bixby voice pronunciation setup
  11. From the Open [app/service] and [perform a task] screen, review the available options then tap
    Next
     to continue.
    Bixby open and perform task screen
  12. From the Bixby works with these apps screen, review the available apps then tap
    Next
     to continue.
    Bixby workign app list
  13. From the Bixby is experimenting with more apps screen, review the available apps then tap
    Next
     to continue.
    Tap to turn app experimentation on Switch on or off Switch off.
    Bixby experimental apps screen
  14. From the Here are all the things Bixby can do screen, review the available actions then tap
    Next
     to continue.
    Bixby voice actions info screen
  15. From the Build your experience with Bixby screen, review the experience points detail then tap
    Done
    .
    Bixby voice setup gamification screen
  16. After completion of setup, the Bixby home screen is displayed.
    Bixby home screen.
  1. Press and hold the Bixby button on the side of the device while speaking commands.
    Alternatively, from the Bixby home screen, tap the Bixby Voice icon Bixby Vision icon.
  2. From Bixby Voice popup, review the prompt then tap
    Full screen
     as needed.
  3. From Bixby Voice screen, review or search available commands then tap the Bixby icon to begin listening.
    Alternatively, press and hold the
    Bixby button
     at any time to speak commands.
  1. From the Camera, tap the
    Bixby Vision icon
     Bixby Vision icon.
    Alternatively, from the Bixby home screen, tap the
    Bixby Vision icon
    .
  2. From the Bixby Vision screen, review the information then tap
    Start
     to continue.
    Bixby Vision setup detail
  3. To continue, review the terms and conditions, tap (check) the appropriate checkboxes then tap
    OK
     (located in the lower-right).
    Bixby vision terms and conditions
  4. If prompted for permissions, tap
    Allow
     to continue setup.
  1. From the Camera, tap the
    Bixby Vision icon
     Bixby Vision icon.
    Alternatively from Bixby tap the
    Bixby Vision icon
    .
  2. From Bixby Vision, center the viewfinder on the image.
    Bixby Vision image identification
  3. From Bixby Vision, tap the appropriate category (e.g., Image, Place, Shopping, QR Code, Text, etc.) then follow the on-screen prompts.
    Bixby Vision identified
  1. From the Bixby screen, tap the
    Menu icon
     Bixby menu icon then tap
    Settings
    .
  2. From Settings, select to modify any of the following:
    • Cards
       : Select apps to show as cards on Bixby Home.
      Tap to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    • Show on Lock screen
       : Select apps to show as cards when the screen is locked. Tap to turn on or off.
    • Apps with cards
      : Displays all apps available with Bixby Home cards.
    • Bixby Voice
      : Tap to turn on or off.
    • Background color
      : Adjust the background color and earn Bixby XP.
    • Language and speaking style
      : Modify the available languages.
    • Voice Feedback
      : Tap to turn on or off.
    • Feedback style
      : Modify the feedback style (i.e., short or full).
    • Voice wake-up
      : Use your voice to wake and control your phone.
    • Unlock with voice password
      : Unlock your phone by saying your voice password aloud.
    • Enhanced voice recognition
      : Improve recognition based on your pronunciation style.
    • Dictation on keyboard
      : Tap to turn on or off.
    • Read aloud in high quality
      : Tap to turn on or off.
    • Voice apps and services
      : View the list of apps you can control with your voice.
    • Bixby labs:
      View the list of apps Bixby is learning to use
      . Tap to turn on or off.
    • Auto-update 3rd party app plug-in
      : Adjust the update settings (i.e., Off, Using Wi-Fi only, At any time.)
    • Auto update using mobile data
      : Tap to turn on or off.
    • Notifications
      : Tap to turn the following on on or off. Bixby Home cards. Edge-of-screen alerts. Marketing information.
    • Privacy
    • About Bixby
      Bixby settings screen