Bixby Voice Commands for my Samsung TV

Last Update date : Jan 18. 2024

By using Bixby, you can access all sorts of functions on your Samsung TV with your voice, which includes changing the volume and channel, searching for content and finding apps. You can also perform more general requests for information such as, “How’s the weather?”

Simply ensure that you have set up Bixby to be your voice assistant. Head to our page, How to use Bixby on a Samsung Smart TV for assistance with this.

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Using Bixby

To begin using  Bixby, first ensure that you have set up Bixby on your compatible TV

Once set up, press and hold the Voice button on your Samsung TV remote whilst speaking your command. You'll see a small blue line appear up on the TV screen when the microphone is active. 

Microphone button on remote

Note:

  • This feature requires an Internet connection.
  • A Samsung account must be registered and logged in on the TV.
  • Remote layout may differ depending on the model of your TV.

What Bixby Commands can I use?

You can explore and see what Bixby commands you can use through your TV. Firstly, single press the microphone button on your remote. A pop up will appear - select Discover Bixby icon / Explore Now.

Select Explore Now

There are plenty of supported voice functions ranging from changing the channel to interacting with your smart home devices so familiarise yourself with some of the options.

Note: Layout and features may vary depending on the model of your TV.

View the suggest commands you can give to Bixby

Here are a few voice commands that Samsung recommend:

Here are a few voice commands that Samsung recommend:

Voice Command

Action

"Run YouTube."

Run an app

"Show source list."

Change the video source

"Set the picture mode to Dynamic.

Access TV picture settings

"Find popular action movies starring [actor]."

Search for content

"Show me vacation photos."

View a gallery

"Play sleeping music on Spotify."

Launch Spotify

"Change to channel 9."

Change the channel

"Show the program guide."

Bring up the TV guide

Cancel scheduling for The Walking Dead."

Schedule TV shows

"Open Smart Hub."

Access Smart Hub settings

"Open the internet."

Launch the web browser

"Open apps."

Browse the Samsung app store

"Show Universal Guide."

View the Universal Guide

"Play the disc."

Play a Blu-ray disc

"What time is it now?"

Find out the time

"How's the weather in Sydney?"

Check the weather

"Volume down by 10."

Change the volume

"Show picture size settings."

Access TV picture size settings

"Show me how I can connect speakers to my TV."

See how to connect devices

"Move down."

Navigate

"Ambient Mode."

Change the mode

"Pause the robot vacuum in SmartThings."

Perform SmartThings actions

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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