Subj : Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have a hidden feature that makes cont
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sat Jul 13 2024 04:45:05

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have a hidden feature that makes controlling 
audio easier

Date:
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:30:06 +0000

Description:
Voice Control lets you adjust audio without needing a wakeup word so long as 
you say the command correctly.

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During the reveal for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung spent much of the time 
going over the earbuds AI features . But there was one non-AI feature the 
company neglected to mention that deserves its own spotlight. 

Its called Voice Control and it allows users to control the earbuds via vocal 
inputs without needing a wakeup command. You dont have to say Hey Bixby or 
anything of the sort. Instead, you issue basic commands to the Buds 3 Pro , 
theyll pick up the input, and make the necessary adjustments. 

The feature appears to have been discovered by user Stephancevallos905 on the 
Samsung subreddit . According to their comment, stating Volume Up or Volume 
Down is all you need to say to control the volume level. No need for extra 
input. 

Industry insider Mishaal Rahman showed up later in the Reddit thread 
explaining how Voice Control works after having done some field tests. He 
claims the Buds 3 Pro were able to pick up on his commands inside both a 
pharmacy and on a noisy subway without having to shout into their mics 
Command and control 

Rahman states that Voice Control is not enabled by default. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro 
owners have to manually turn it on by going into the Galaxy Wearable app. 
Upon activation, youll be given a list of the exact commands you must utter 
to register the action. For example, you'll need to say Stop Music to pause 
playback as Pause, Pause Music, or any similar variation to the original will 
not work. 

Whats funny is that other people can mess with the earbuds. Android Authority 
states that because the pair lack a wake word and are not directionally 
trained, a friend can pull a prank and increase the volume while you wear 
them. They just need to say the correct command near the earbuds. 

Voice Control is a highly useful feature in terms of convenience. You will, 
however, need to be mindful of your surroundings so the Galaxy earbuds dont 
pick up inputs from others. We reached out to Samsung to ask about the issue 
and if it plans on rolling out a software patch to address it  we'll update 
this story if we hear back. 

Be sure to check out TechRadar's list of the best earbuds for 2024 . You 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsungs-galaxy-buds-3-pro-hav
e-a-hidden-feature-that-makes-it-easier-to-control-audio


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