Bixby Voice arrived on Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones in the United States and has since expanded to more regions. However, Samsung's intelligent assistant wasn't initially available for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + in SpainWhen will it be released? How to activate it in our language?
Bixby Voice in Spain
Bixby Voice is Samsung's intelligent assistant that was announced even before the flagship Galaxy S8. It was integrated into the smartphone Since its launch, it debuted in Korean, later expanding to English. Over time, Samsung officially added Spanish to devices updated to Android 9 Pie or later, which also includes Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9/S9+, Galaxy Note 8 and, of course, Galaxy S8 and S8 +.
Activating your virtual assistant in Spanish is easy. Press the Dedicated Bixby button On the S8, on the welcome screen, change the language by tapping the setting in the upper right corner and selecting Español (Spain)Accept the privacy policy and complete the voice training by saying "Hi, Bixby" five times with the mobile phone about 30 cm away, as indicated by the assistant.
From the settings you can customize the Voice feedback so that it always answers aloud or only with headphones/Bluetooth. Additionally, it's possible to change the voice style and preview it by tapping on the character's name; make sure that the multimedia volume It is active to hear the sample.
If you are having trouble using Bixby to make calls and the error appears «'Indefinite' contact does not exist", disables a specific function: enter Settings > Advanced features > Bixby > Offline processing and turn it off. It usually resolves voice calls without affecting other commands.
For advanced diagnoses or persistent issues, use Samsung Members From your Galaxy S8 to send a report. Samsung can review the error log; data is anonymized and are kept only during the investigation.
Keep these in mind official considerations Regarding compatibility and availability:
- Languages ​​and accents Compatible languages: English (India/UK/USA), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China), Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America) and Spanish (Spain).
- The use of Bixby may be limited in situations such as video/game/voice recording, during calls, maximum power saving mode, emergency mode or Samsung Kids.
- Device and screen images may be simulated for illustrative purposes.
- La service availability and features/content providers may vary by country, operator, language, system model and version.
- Bixby controls selected appsOthers may be added over time.
- You need to log in to your Samsung account and data or Wi-Fi connection.
- To control devices with SmartThingsConnect them first in the app.
There are command guide apps that compile useful phrases for Bixby. Use them only as a guide. unofficial reference And remember that they do not replace the original Samsung assistant.
Will it arrive for the Samsung Galaxy S8?
Bixby Voice initially arrived for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users in select regions. In Spain, the availability in Spanish It's enabled when you update your phone and Bixby services to the latest version. If you don't see it, check the Galaxy Store and go to Settings > Software update to install the latest packages.
Samsung usually expands Bixby's features and languages ​​with new generations GalaxyBut the company also releases upgrades for older models. So, even though new features are introduced alongside devices like Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or other releases, the owners of a Samsung Galaxy S8 They can activate and use Bixby in Spanish after updating.
If you already have it up and running, take advantage of its system integration to make calls, create reminders, set alarmsOpen apps, translate, control music, and navigate, among many other tasks. And if something goes wrong, remember the compatibility guidelines and the settings for Offline processing and the option to send reports from Samsung Members to get your Bixby back up and running.
