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Want to control your Samsung Galaxy without touching it? You can easily enable voice control on Samsung Galaxy for hands-free use to make calls, open apps, and send messages using just your voice. This guide walks US and Canadian users through setting up Bixby, Google Assistant, and accessibility features for effortless voice commands. Step 1: Activate Bixby Voice Press and hold the Side (Power) button or say “ Hi, Bixby ” to activate Samsung’s built-in voice assistant. If it’s not enabled yet, open the Bixby app and follow the on-screen setup instructions to link your Samsung account and microphone access. Step 2: Enable Google Assistant (Optional) If you prefer Google Assistant, say “ Hey Google ” or “ OK Google .” To activate it manually, go to Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice , and toggle ON Hey Google detection. You can use either Bixby or Google Assistant depending on your preference. Step 3...

  Introduction If you own a Samsung Galaxy S23 series phone, chances are you’ve accidentally launched Bixby by pressing the side button or saying “Hi Bixby.” While Samsung’s voice assistant can automate tasks and control apps hands-free, not everyone finds it useful. Many Galaxy users prefer Google Assistant or simply don’t want any voice assistant at all. The good news is that you can’t completely uninstall Bixby (since it’s part of Samsung’s One UI system), but you can turn it off almost completely — disabling voice activation, button triggers, and background services. This guide will walk you through every method to turn off Bixby on the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra safely and permanently. Did you know? For a complete guide on this topic, check out the Samsung Learning Hub and explore related tips in the Notifications & Apps Topic Hub . 1. What Is Bixby and Why It’s Always On Bixby is Samsung’s AI voice assistant , integrated across the Galaxy ecosys...

  Introduction If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you’ve probably heard the name Bixby — Samsung’s built-in virtual assistant. But what exactly is Bixby? Is it just a voice assistant like Siri, or is it a true artificial intelligence (AI) system that learns and adapts? In this article, we’ll break down what makes Bixby an AI , how it functions inside Samsung’s ecosystem, and what role it plays in One UI 6 and the upcoming One UI 7 experience. Did you know? For a complete guide on this topic, check out the Samsung Learning Hub and explore related tips in the Google & Cloud Integration Topic Hub . 1. What Is Bixby? Bixby is Samsung’s AI-powered virtual assistant , first introduced in 2017 with the Galaxy S8. It’s designed to understand natural language, learn user habits, and interact with Samsung devices through voice, touch, and text. Essentially, Bixby is Samsung’s version of AI assistance , built directly into the company’s ecosystem — from Galaxy smartphones and...