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Bixby (software)

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Bixby
Company typeVirtual assistant software
IndustryArtificial intelligence, Software
Founded2017
FounderSamsung Electronics
ProductsIntelligent virtual assistant (Bixby Voice, Bixby Vision, Bixby Routines, Bixby Home, Bixby Daily)
OwnerSamsung Electronics

Overview

Bixby (Template:IPAc-en) is an intelligent virtual assistant created by Samsung Electronics. Introduced in 2017, it was designed to succeed the previous S Voice assistant.[1] This assistant operates across a range of Samsung devices, primarily smartphones, but also extends to certain smart refrigerators.[2]

Features and Capabilities

The Bixby platform comprises several components, including the voice-controlled assistant known as Bixby Voice,[3] along with contextual and visual search functionalities.[4] Among these is Bixby Vision, an augmented reality-based camera application,[5] and Bixby Text Call, which enables hands-free answering of calls.[6]

Additional features include Bixby Routines (currently called Modes & Routines), which automate tasks based on user behavior,[7] as well as Bixby Home—later renamed Samsung Daily and eventually replaced by Samsung Free—and Bixby Daily, which managed time-sensitive, account-specific routines such as setting alarms or making calls (now succeeded by Samsung Daily and Bixby Routines).

Bixby Voice

Utilizing artificial intelligence, Bixby delivers customized updates such as weather forecasts, meeting reminders, news summaries, and more. It is capable of recognizing distinct voices to tailor responses specifically to each user.

Bixby Vision

Bixby Vision functions as an augmented reality camera tool that identifies objects in real time. It offers features including online shopping suggestions, text translation, QR code scanning, and landmark recognition.

Bixby Home

Originally named "Bixby Home," this feature was rebranded as "Samsung Daily" in One UI 2.1 and later replaced by "Samsung Free" in One UI 3.0; certain regions refer to it as "Samsung O." This interface presented a vertically scrollable feed of information that Bixby could interact with, such as weather updates, fitness data, and smart home control options. The "Bixby Touch" functionality provides intelligent recommendations by recognizing user interactions, enabling quick access to services like translation, e-commerce, and media through screen taps. This application remains under development and has not yet been officially released.

Bixby Daily

Launched on 7 November 2018, Bixby Daily automates routines based on time periods and user accounts for tasks including making calls, setting alarms, and adding calendar events. However, it does not permit users to create their own routines; instead, it applies preset routines universally.

History

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The information screen of Bixby 1.0

Samsung introduced its voice-activated digital assistant "Bixby" on 20 March 2017. It debuted alongside the Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab A (2017) tablet during the Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event. Although initially designed for these devices, it was possible to sideload Bixby onto older Galaxy models running Android Nougat. Prior to the official launch, the dedicated Bixby Button could be remapped to launch alternative applications or assistants like Google Assistant; however, this capability was removed via a firmware update close to release but can still be restored using third-party software.

The Korean-language version of Bixby became available on 1 May 2017 (KST). While Samsung planned a U.S. release for the English-language version in spring of that year, it was delayed due to difficulties in achieving full language comprehension. The English variant ultimately launched in July 2017, followed later by a Chinese-language edition within the same year.

At its annual developer conference in San Francisco in October 2017, Samsung unveiled Bixby 2.0. This updated version expanded across multiple connected devices including smartphones, televisions, and refrigerators. Additionally, Samsung opened development opportunities for third-party applications via its Developer Kit. The release of Bixby 3.0 coincided with One UI 3's launch at the start of 2021; this update separated Home and Reminders from the core assistant functions.

In June 2021, images emerged depicting a new virtual assistant named Sam—a three-dimensional anime-inspired figure—which gained popularity on social media platforms despite not being intended as a replacement for Bixby.

Most recently, in July 2024, Samsung announced plans to introduce an enhanced iteration of Bixby later in the year. This upgrade will leverage Samsung’s proprietary large language model technology to significantly enhance the assistant’s capabilities through generative AI advancements.

Regions and languages

By April 2018, Bixby had been launched in more than 195 countries, supporting only Korean, American English, and Mandarin Chinese. Devices not designed for the Japanese market, such as the S10e, are restricted from accessing Bixby services within Japan, resulting in service blockage. Since then, Samsung has broadened Bixby’s language capabilities: the voice command feature was introduced in French, and on 20 February 2019, Samsung revealed additional supported languages including British English, German, Italian, and Spanish (Spain). Later, on 22 February 2020, Samsung added Brazilian Portuguese in beta for Galaxy S10 and Note10 models, with plans to extend support to other devices.

Compatible devices

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Flagship smartphones and tablets

Galaxy S
  • Galaxy S7 (S7 Edge and S7 Active included; limited to Bixby Home)
  • Galaxy S8 (including S8+ and S8 Active)
  • Galaxy S9 (including S9+)
  • Galaxy S10 (including S10+, S10e, S10 5G, and S10 Lite)
  • Galaxy S20 (including S20+, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE)
  • Galaxy S21 (including S21+, S21 Ultra, and S21 FE)
  • Galaxy S22 (including S22+ and S22 Ultra)
  • Galaxy S23 (including S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE)
  • Galaxy S24 (including S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE)
  • Galaxy S25 (including S25+, S25 Edge, and S25 Ultra)
Galaxy Tab S
Galaxy Note
Galaxy Fold / Z

Mid-range smartphones and tablets

Galaxy A
Galaxy M
Galaxy F
Galaxy Tab A
Galaxy J
  • Galaxy J4 (2018) (equipped with Bixby Home)
  • Galaxy J7+ (2017)
  • Galaxy J6 (2018) (features Bixby Vision along with Bixby Home and Reminders)
  • Galaxy J6+ (2018)
Galaxy C
  • Galaxy C8 (limited to Bixby Home, Reminder, and Vision)

Galaxy XCover

  • Galaxy XCover Pro
Laptops

See also

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References

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