Set up and use Bixby on your Galaxy Watch

Your favorite AI assistant, Bixby, is now more accessible than ever, because it’s available on select Samsung smart watches. This means you can command Bixby without using your phone. We’ve outlined the steps to get Bixby up and running on your watch.

Set up and use Bixby on your Galaxy Watch

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Available screens and settings may vary depending on your service provider and device model.

Set up Bixby on your watch

You can use the following steps to get Bixby set up on your Galaxy watch.

On your watch, navigate to and open the Bixby app. You can also activate Bixby by pressing and holding the Home (Power) button or by double pressing it.
Next, grant permissions to allow Bixby to access the necessary features on your watch, and review the Privacy Notice when prompted.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process and familiarize yourself with Bixby's functionalities on your watch.

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Use Bixby effectively

Person using Bixby on a Galaxy Watch

The following Bixby features can be used on your Galaxy watch.

Voice commands: Activate Bixby with the default "Hi Bixby" voice command, or press the Home button twice. For some models, holding down the Home button also works.
Customize commands: Adjust settings to customize your interaction, such as changing the double press action.
Discover commands: Explore Bixby by opening the app to view a list of commands like playing music, finding your phone, or making calls.
Optimize for multiple devices: If you own several Bixby-enabled devices, ensure they are on the same network or maintain distance between them to prevent simultaneous activation.

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Enable voice commands

You can turn on Bixby Voice wake-up for seamless voice commands.

Open Bixby, and then tap the Discover icon (it looks like a compass). Swipe to and tap Settings.
Tap Voice wake-up, and then tap the switch next to Voice wake-up to turn it on.
Next, tap the switch next to Speak seamlessly to enable immediate recognition after saying "Hi Bixby".
Navigate back to Settings, and then tap Voice response. Choose how Bixby will respond by selecting Always or Hands-free only.

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