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Features for Better Mobility Accessibility

TV

Slow Button Repeat
  • By pressing and holding a button, users can slow down the speed of the action on the screen.
TV button repeat settings menu
Button Highlight
  • Users can access visual and audio accessibility features on the TV remote through the SmartThings app on mobile, with highlighted corresponding feature buttons for convenient navigation
  • Specifically made for users who face difficulties holding and using a remote control

Mobile

Voice Access
  • Enables users to control device via voice commands
The Voice Access settings screen that enables voice control for operating the device.

Wearable

Universal gestures
  • Enables users to control Watch via one-handed gestures, like pinching or making a fist
A smartwatch screen showing the Universal gestures feature set to 'On.'

Home Appliance

Auto Open Door
  • Ensures easier access to home appliances for senior users and users with disabilities.
  • Refrigerator: When bringing hand near the touch sensor in the door and when saying “open refrigerator door” on the mobile
  • Washer: When touching the “Open Door” button on the 7-inch touchscreen and when saying “Hi Bixby, open the door” directly to the product
  • Dryer: When powered on and when dry cycle is complete
  • Microwaves: When touching the designated “Open Door” button and when saying “Hi Bixby, open the door” directly to the product

* Available on select models

A refrigerator settings screen showing toggle options for AI Vision camera, Auto open door, Door alarm, and Lock. 'AI vision camera,' which includes features like In-and-out notification, Notification sounds, Voice input, and Instacart, is turned on. 'Door alarm' is also turned on. 'Lock,' which allows users to control fridge temperature and mode, is disabled.
Last updatedJune 27, 2025