Let’s learn more about Bixby Routines, how to create a routine, and see some examples.
What Is Bixby Routines? What Does It Do?
Bixby Routines is an automation feature that comes pre-installed on Galaxy devices. It’s a system app and can’t be uninstalled or disabled. It’s also one of the most useful features on your Samsung phone and can help you get more things done quickly.
For instance, before going to bed every night, you might routinely reduce your screen’s brightness, turn on Do Not Disturb, play bedtime music, and more. With Bixby Routines, your phone can do all of this without your input.
Cool, right? Let’s see how to do this on your Samsung phone.
How to Create a Custom Bixby Routine
Follow the steps below to create a routine:
Go to Settings > Advanced features. Toggle on Bixby Routines and tap the same menu. In the Bixby Routines app, tap the Add routine menu. Here, you can set a routine based on simple If-Then commands. First, tap the If panel to set what will trigger this routine. You can activate the routine manually (by tapping the Bixby Routines widget or the start button in the app) or automatically based on time, location, device status, and more. Select an option and tap Done. Next, tap the Then panel to set what you want this routine to do once triggered. You can choose from a plethora of actions and create as long or as short a sequence as you like. Select an option and tap Done. On the Add routine page, tap Next. Set a name, and select an icon and color for this routine. Tap Done to confirm.
Once a routine ends (either manually or automatically), these actions will be reversed so that you can quickly go back to using your phone normally.
4 Bixby Routines Examples to Get Started
Different routines require different settings. Let’s take a look at some examples of how you can use Bixby Routines. Note that when you input an “If” command to trigger a routine, you may sometimes find some suggested “Then” actions that might be useful. Let’s begin.
Bixby Routine for Sleep
Tap the If panel and select Time period > Sunset until next day sunrise or set a custom time. Select the days this routine should repeat and tap Done. Tap the Then panel and tweak the following settings: Sounds and vibration: Set sound mode to mute Notifications: Turn on Do not disturb Display: Set brightness to 0% Location: Turn off Location Battery: Turn on Protect battery (for overnight charging) Accessibility: Turn on Extra dim
Bixby Routine for Going Out
Tap the If panel and select Place. Turn on Location to detect your exact location, then set the radius going beyond which the routine should trigger. Tap When I leave and tap Done. Tap the Then panel and tweak the following settings: Connections: Turn on mobile data and Bluetooth (for wireless earbuds) Sounds and vibration: Turn on Dolby Atmos Display: Turn off Dark mode Music: Play Spotify playlists
Bixby Routine for Reading
Bixby Routine for Driving
Tap the If panel and select Start manually. Tap the Then panel and tweak the following settings: Connections: Turn on mobile data Notifications: Turn on Read notifications aloud Lock screen: Turn on Always On Display and Keep your phone unlocked Location: Turn on Location Music: Play Spotify playlists Functions: Turn on Decline call and send a quick message Apps: Tap Open an app or do an app action, search “Maps”, and select Work or Home
Automate Your Samsung Phone With Bixby Routines
If you’re not already using Bixby Routines on your Galaxy device, we highly recommend you give it a go. You can make your routines as simple or complex as you’d like depending on your lifestyle. Feel free to take inspiration from the examples we’ve mentioned above.
