Samsung adds music recognition feature for Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5

Samsung introduces new features for its devices through updates; this time, the company has rolled out a new update for the Bixby voice, which will give new capabilities to the Galaxy watches. For starters, Bixby Voice is an AI assistant who is available in Galaxy Watches; users can easily do many tasks with the help of the voice command feature.

Coming to the latest update, the company has dropped an update for its Bixby voice for Wear OS. The update comes with version number 3.0.09.12. According to the changelog, the update brings functional improvements and bug fixes.

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The latest update includes a fascinating addition that enables Bixby Voice to recognize music playing on paired smartphones, delivering a service akin to that of other apps like Shazam or SoundHound. This ground-breaking feature empowers users to easily retrieve information about a song’s title, artist, and album just by asking the voice assistant. By leveraging this feature, music enthusiasts can broaden their musical horizons and find new tracks without having to embark on time-consuming searches online. With this integration, the user experience is more immersive and personalized, as Bixby Voice evolves into a genuine ally for music aficionados, capable of answering their queries and sharing new musical finds with them.

To access the features of the Bixby Voice

, you need to assign the keys with it, so you can directly open it with a single tap. Once you assign the keys, then open it and want to react the watch to the music playing. However, there is no way to access music directly. 

How to get it?

To update the Bixby Voice, you need first; you need to connect your watch to your Android smartphone in which the Galaxy wearable app is installed.

In order to access the latest features of Bixby Voice, you will need to update the app to version 3.0.09.12. To do so, open the Galaxy Store on your device and tap on the clock icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen. Next, access the hamburger menu located at the top left corner (the icon with three horizontal lines) and select “Updates”. From there, you can choose to install the update for the Clock section only or click “Update All” to download all available updates. It’s important to note that to fully utilize the potential of the update, you should assign Bixby Voice to one of the physical buttons on your Galaxy Watch. This will ensure that the virtual assistant is always easily accessible and ready to respond to any queries you may have.