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If you live in the United States and want your Samsung Galaxy to automatically share your location with trusted contacts — for example when you arrive at work or leave home — you can easily set it up using Bixby Routines . Here’s how to do it safely and efficiently. Step 1: Open Modes and Routines On your Galaxy phone, go to Settings > Modes and Routines or open the Samsung Wallet shortcut for Bixby Routines. Tap Routines to start creating an automation rule. Step 2: Add a Trigger (When to Send Location) Select If and choose a trigger such as Leaving Home , Arriving at Work , or a specific Time of Day . You can also select Connects to Car Bluetooth if you want to share your location while driving. Step 3: Add an Action (What Happens Next) Under Then , tap Send Message or Share Location . Choose the contact(s) who should receive your live location or a preset text like “I’ve arrived safely.” Step 4: Adjust Privacy and Permissions Make sure Locat...

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...