2 Cool Features to Use with Samsung Galaxy Smart View

Smart View is a feature in Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 4.3 or later that mirrors your phone or tablet’s display on your smart TV. This allows you to view media on the big screen while controlling it with the device in your hands. Other manufacturers include similar wireless streaming features in their phones and tablets, and all are a smart way to use streaming devices and smart TVs, although Smart View has its own nice features.

But what is the real point of Smart View? If you were watching a show or movie on your phone while traveling, you can relax and stream it to the TV once you get home without missing a beat. It’s also a great way to share videos or media with everyone in the room or get back to work on a project you started on your phone. Gamers can even use it to play exclusive Google Play games on the TV as if it were a home console experience. It’s pretty handy right out of the box, but there are actually two handy features you should use with Samsung Galaxy’s Smart View to make it even better suited for all these tasks.

One of the main reasons why you should install a voice assistant in your smart home is that it is very convenient to watch TV without the need for a remote control. But what if that’s not a practical option for you? No problem, because your Samsung Galaxy device is compatible with a digital voice assistant called Bixby. When you cast your Galaxy screen to your TV with Smart View, you can still give voice commands to your mobile device. This gives you the power to control media on the big screen without needing to integrate a voice assistant into the TV itself.

To set up Bixby Voice, start by holding down the side button on your Galaxy device, sometimes called the Bixby button. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account if necessary and agree to the terms of service. You can then set up a wake phrase, such as “Hi Bixby”, which will initiate the voice command, or simply use the Bixby button each time you want to give a command.

If you prefer another voice assistant, such as Google or Alexa, you can choose one as the default digital assistant on your Galaxy device. To do this, go to your device’s Settings menu, then tap Application > Choose default applications > Digital Assistant application > Digital Assistant application Again. And if you’re not sure how to get the most out of voice control when using Smart View, start with these essential voice assistant commands once you’re ready.

The Smart View feature on your Samsung Galaxy device has a “Cast App Only” option, which ensures that only the active app will be mirrored to your TV. This means that messages, notifications, and other apps you open won’t appear on the screen you’re streaming content to. This is a useful solution to protect your privacy and avoid awkward moments when a personal message may appear in full screen for everyone to see on the TV screen.

To enable “Cast App Only”, tap the floating icon visible on your Galaxy device screen during Smart View. This brings up a menu with a list of options you can select, including “Application Cast only.” Once enabled, you’re ready to multitask by opening a separate app on your device while the original app continues streaming to the TV.

In fact, it’s likely that your smart TV already has a multitasking feature of its own, such as Multi View or Picture-in-Picture. You can really maximize your productivity by casting an app to your TV, relegating it to a single Multi View panel and doing an extra task on the TV, while separately opening an essential Android productivity app on your mobile device to keep track of it all.