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Samsung is rolling out a redesigned version of Bixby on smart TVs.
The new Bixby will have upgraded conversational abilities.
You'll also be able to control smart home devices.
If you have a Samsung television, you're about to get a big upgrade to your TV's built-in Bixby assistant.
In an announcement today, Samsung detailed a redesigned Bixby that brings a host of new features, including the ability to look up information, utilize Circle to Search, and even control your smart home.
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At present, Bixby is essentially a voice-controlled extension of your remote. You can use it to do basic things like open apps, control your TV's volume, control media playback, check the weather, or search for content.
Here's what's coming with the new Bixby.
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