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TL;DR Samsung is preparing to further integrate Perplexity AI into its devices, possibly including the new “Hey Plex” wake word for easier activation.
Perplexity’s latest app release includes code that builds support for Samsung-specific hotword services, indicating device optimization tailored for Galaxy phones and tablets.
Perplexity could also potentially arrive as a preinstalled assistant on upcoming Galaxy devices, likely the Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung has been collaborating with Perplexity for some time now. Samsung users in the US can already redeem a year’s worth of Perplexity Pro through the Galaxy Store. The company has also integrated Perplexity within Bixby on some of its smart home appliances. Samsung Galaxy phones are also expected to get a Perplexity-powered Bixby experience with One UI 8.5, and the Galaxy S26 series could even come with pre-installed Perplexity. Samsung’s partnership with Perplexity could go even deeper, as we’ve now spotted hints of an exclusive “Hey Plex” hotword for invoking the digital assistant on Galaxy devices.
“Hey Plex” hotword for Samsung Galaxy devices Within Perplexity’s latest v2.69.3 app release, we’ve spotted hints of a “Hey Plex” hotword trigger for invoking the digital assistant. This would seemingly allow Perplexity to operate similarly to Gemini, utilizing its “Hey Google” hotword, which would enable the digital assistant to be invoked even when the screen is off.
Expectedly, you will have to agree to have your voiceprints collected and processed to set up the hotword:
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Users will have to give microphone permission to allow Perplexity to record audio to detect their voice:
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