How to Disable Bixby Voice Quickly on Samsung Devices

 

Bixby Voice is Samsung’s built-in virtual assistant designed to help with tasks, reminders, and voice commands. While useful for some, many Samsung Galaxy S25 users find it intrusive, accidentally triggered, or unnecessary. OnePlus provides a step-by-step guide on how to disable Bixby Voice quickly, giving you more control over your device.


Why Disable Bixby Voice?

Disabling Bixby Voice can:

  • Prevent accidental activation during phone use

  • Reduce unnecessary background processes that may drain battery

  • Streamline navigation and focus on preferred virtual assistants (like Google Assistant)

  • Enhance overall device efficiency and speed

Even if you prefer Bixby for certain functions, turning off the voice feature can simplify daily interactions.


Step 1: Access Bixby Voice Settings

  1. Press the Bixby button or swipe right on the Home Screen to open Bixby Home.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) or Settings icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Select Settings → Bixby Voice.

This menu contains all voice activation and assistant settings.


Step 2: Turn Off Voice Wake-Up

  1. In Bixby Voice Settings, locate Voice Wake-Up.

  2. Toggle the switch off.

This disables Bixby from activating when you say “Hi Bixby,” preventing accidental voice triggers.


Step 3: Disable Bixby Key (Optional)

The Bixby button may still open Bixby even after voice is disabled:

  1. Open Settings → Advanced Features → Side Key.

  2. Change the Press and Hold or Double Press function from Bixby to Wake Samsung Assistant, Open App, or Do Nothing.

This prevents unintentional Bixby launches via the hardware button.


Step 4: Remove Bixby from Home Screen (Optional)

For a cleaner interface and less Bixby interference:

  1. Long-press on an empty area of the Home Screen.

  2. Swipe to the Bixby panel (Samsung Daily).

  3. Toggle off or remove it from the Home Screen.

This step complements voice deactivation by hiding visual Bixby elements.


Step 5: Disable Bixby Routines (Optional)

Bixby Routines can still run automated tasks:

  1. Open Settings → Advanced Features → Bixby Routines

  2. Toggle off to prevent automatic routines from running

Turning off routines ensures Bixby does not execute background actions while you focus on other features.


Step 6: Restart Your Device

Restarting the Samsung Galaxy S25 ensures all Bixby Voice changes take effect:

  1. Press and hold the Power button

  2. Select Restart

  3. Test to confirm Bixby no longer responds to voice or button input

OnePlus Tip: Restarting can resolve lingering background services associated with Bixby.


Additional Tips from OnePlus

  • You can still use Bixby manual commands through the app if needed without enabling voice wake-up.

  • Consider Google Assistant as an alternative for voice control if Bixby is disabled.

  • Regularly review Advanced Features to ensure no accidental Bixby activations occur.


Final Thoughts

Disabling Bixby Voice on Samsung devices is a simple yet effective way to prevent accidental activations, save battery, and streamline daily smartphone use. By following OnePlus’ guide — accessing Bixby Voice settings, turning off voice wake-up, adjusting the Bixby button, and optionally removing routines or Home Screen panels — you gain complete control over your device while keeping Bixby available for manual use if desired.

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