Introduction

Samsung’s Bixby Routines is one of the most powerful automation tools built into One UI. It helps your phone adapt to your habits — turning on Wi-Fi when you get home, switching to dark mode at night, or starting Spotify when you connect your earbuds.

If you’ve ever wished your phone could do things automatically without manual effort, Bixby Routines is the solution. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to use Bixby Routines, create your own automations, and even discover some advanced tips to make your Galaxy phone work smarter.

This guide applies to One UI 5, 6, and 7 (2025) on devices like Galaxy S, A, Z, and Note series.

1. What Are Bixby Routines?

Bixby Routines uses IF–THEN logic:

“If something happens → then do something automatically.”

For example:

  • If you plug in your charger → Then turn on battery saver.

  • If it’s bedtime → Then enable Do Not Disturb and dim the screen.

You can choose triggers (called “If conditions”) and actions (called “Then results”) to automate tasks based on your preferences.

2. How to Access Bixby Routines

Bixby Routines is built right into Samsung’s settings menu.

Path:
Settings → Advanced features → Bixby Routines

Steps:

  1. Open Settings on your Samsung phone.

  2. Scroll down and tap Advanced features.

  3. Tap Bixby Routines.

  4. Toggle the switch ON at the top of the screen if it’s off.

✅ You’ll now see a dashboard with “Discover,” “My Routines,” and “Add Routine” tabs.

3. Explore the Discover Tab

When you open Bixby Routines for the first time, you’ll land on the Discover tab.

Here, Samsung suggests ready-made automations based on your behavior and popular use cases — like:

  • “Sleep well” (automatically lowers brightness at night)

  • “Work time” (keeps sound on during work hours)

  • “Driving mode” (activates Do Not Disturb and launches Maps)

💡 Tip: Tap any routine suggestion → Adjust its settings → Tap Save to make it your own.

4. Create a Custom Routine (Step-by-Step)

Let’s create your first routine manually.

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced features → Bixby Routines.

  2. Tap Add routine (+) at the bottom.

  3. You’ll see two sections: If and Then.

Step 1: Choose the “If” condition

This defines what triggers your routine.
Examples of triggers include:

  • Time of day (e.g., 11:00 PM)

  • Location (e.g., when you arrive home)

  • App opened (e.g., Spotify)

  • Device status (e.g., connected to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth)

Tap If → choose Time → select 11:00 PM → tap Next.

Step 2: Choose the “Then” action

This defines what the phone should do when the trigger occurs.
Examples:

  • Turn on Do Not Disturb

  • Lower screen brightness

  • Open an app

  • Enable dark mode

Tap Then → select Display → Dark mode → On → tap Done.

Step 3: Save your routine

  1. Tap Next.

  2. Name your routine (e.g., “Bedtime Mode”).

  3. Tap Done.

✅ Now your phone will automatically enable dark mode every night at 11 PM!

5. Use the “While” Condition (One UI 6 and 7 Feature)

Newer versions of Bixby Routines support a “While” condition — meaning your phone behaves a certain way while a condition is true.

Example:

  • While you’re connected to your car’s Bluetooth → Then play music and open Google Maps.

Steps:

  1. Open Bixby Routines → Add routine.

  2. Set the If condition to Bluetooth device connected → Car.

  3. Tap While using routine → Add actions.

  4. Choose Play Music and Open Google Maps.

  5. Save and name your routine “Driving Mode.”

💬 When you disconnect from Bluetooth, the routine will automatically stop.

6. Edit or Delete Existing Routines

To manage your routines:

  1. Go to Bixby Routines → My routines.

  2. Tap the routine you want to change.

  3. Choose Edit to adjust conditions or actions.

  4. Tap More (⋮) → Delete to remove it.

✅ You can also temporarily turn a routine off by toggling its switch.

7. Backup and Sync Your Routines with Samsung Account

You can sync all your Bixby Routines to your Samsung Cloud account, so they automatically appear on your next Galaxy phone.

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Samsung Account → Sync → Bixby Routines.

  2. Turn on Sync now.

💡 Next time you sign in on a new Samsung phone, your routines will instantly appear.

8. Examples of Useful Routines

Here are some creative and popular ideas:

💤 Bedtime Mode

  • If: Time is 11 PM

  • Then: Turn on Do Not Disturb, enable Dark mode, set brightness to 10%

🚗 Driving Mode

  • If: Bluetooth connected to car

  • Then: Open Maps, read incoming messages aloud, enable DND

🏠 Home Mode

  • If: Connected to Home Wi-Fi

  • Then: Disable Mobile Data, set ringtone volume to 70%, enable SmartThings lights

🔋 Battery Saver Mode

  • If: Battery level below 20%

  • Then: Enable Power Saving Mode, turn off Location and Bluetooth

💼 Work Mode

  • If: 9 AM – 5 PM (Mon–Fri)

  • Then: Disable notifications from social apps, keep ringer ON

✅ All of these can be created easily through the Add Routine (+) menu.

9. Combine Bixby Routines with Modes (One UI 6+)

Starting with One UI 6, Samsung integrated Modes and Routines into one feature.

Path:
Settings → Modes and Routines

You can create a “Mode” (like Sleep, Work, or Exercise) that automatically activates a group of routines.

Example:

  • Sleep Mode: Lowers brightness, enables alarm, activates Bedtime Routine.

  • Exercise Mode: Opens Spotify, turns on DND, enables location tracking.

💬 Modes are like profiles — Routines are the actions inside those profiles.

10. Troubleshooting Bixby Routines

If your routines don’t trigger properly:

  • Ensure Bixby Routines is turned ON: Settings → Advanced features → Bixby Routines → Toggle ON

  • Check battery settings: Settings → Battery and device care → Battery → Background usage limits → Remove Bixby Routines from restricted list.

  • Update One UI and Bixby through the Galaxy Store.

  • Restart your phone and test again.

FAQs About Using Bixby Routines

Q1: Can I use multiple routines at once?
Yes. Routines can run simultaneously unless they conflict (e.g., two that change brightness at the same time).

Q2: Do Bixby Routines drain battery?
Minimal impact. They use low-power background monitoring and only run when conditions are met.

Q3: Are Bixby Routines available on all Galaxy phones?
They’re included on most Samsung phones running One UI 3 or higher, including mid-range Galaxy A models.

Conclusion

Bixby Routines is one of Samsung’s most underrated tools. Once you start using it, your phone feels truly “smart.” Whether you want to automate work hours, manage sleep, or save battery, you can create personalized automations in just a few taps.

By mastering IF–THEN logic, exploring the Discover tab, and linking with Modes, you can transform your Galaxy into a fully automated personal assistant — no third-party apps needed.

✅ Quick Summary:

  • Path: Settings → Advanced features → Bixby Routines

  • Tap Add routine (+)

  • Set If (trigger) and Then (action)

  • Tap Done to save

  • Manage all from My routines tab

Now your Samsung device will handle tasks automatically, letting you focus on what matters most.

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