Samsung’s virtual personal assistant Bixby has many cool features, such as allowing users to identify and purchase products using the viewfinder in their smartphone’s camera app, but many Samsung smartphone users would prefer the feature to be disabled. .
Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy Note 9, feature Bixby and its Bixby button. The recently released Galaxy Note 9 includes the new Bixby 2.0 software and does not have settings that allow users to disable the Bixby button. Thankfully, Galaxy Note 9 users can still mute Bixby Home and Bixby Voice features so they don’t become a nuisance.
Read on to learn how to disable Bixby features on some Samsung devices.
How to sign in Samsung account to disable Bixby features
Before users can disable Bixby features, they must first sign in to their Samsung account to access Bixby settings.
Samsung account log in.
To access a Samsung account through Bixby:
- Press the Bixby button or slide it to the right on the device screen to access Bixby Home .
- Click Next .
- 1. Touch a language for Bixby Voice.
- Tap Sign in .
- Enter the username and password of the Samsung account and confirm the login.
Note : If users do not have a Samsung account, they will need to create one. The login window also includes an option for users to create an account. Select this option, fill in the necessary information and confirm the terms and conditions. Users will receive an email to verify account settings. Once verified, users will be able to log in according to the instructions above.
How to disable the Bixby button
Users may accidentally press the Bixby key, located on the left side of many Samsung devices and below the volume controls. If Bixby is not set up, users will be prompted to set up the feature. If Bixby is configured, users are taken to the Bixby home page. Either way, this action is typically a distraction from what users were doing on their smartphones.
Bixby key settings.
Disabling the Bixby key on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 8 is very easy; settings are easily accessible from Bixby Home. This feature also makes it easy to activate the Bixby button.
- Press the Bixby button or slide it to the right on the device screen to access Bixby Home .
- Tap the Settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Turn off the Bixby Key option .
How to disable Bixby Home slider feature
Even after disabling the Bixby home screen from the Bixby button, users can access it by swiping right on the left side of the screen.
To disable Bixby Home on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy Note 9:
- Long press any empty space on your device screen.
- Swipe left until you see the Bixby Home screen tile .
- Disable Bixby Home .
How to disable Bixby Voice
Turning off Bixby Voice takes a few more steps, but it’s also relatively easy.
Bixby Voice settings.
To disable Bixby Voice on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy Note 9:
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- Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen
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- Tap Settings .
- Turn off the Bixby Voice option .
Bixby features you don’t have to turn off
With the Bixby button, Bixby Home, and Bixby Voice disabled, the smart assistant feature is almost completely turned off; some Bixby features, such as Bixby Vision in the camera app, will continue to work.
If users do not want to use Bixby Vision, they should skip setting up this feature and do not select the Bixby Vision option while using the Samsung Camera app.
