How to set up and use Now brief on your Samsung Galaxy device
How to set up and use Now brief on your Samsung Galaxy device
Last Update date : May 13. 2026
Reviewed by Samsung Support Specialists with expertise in Galaxy AI and One UI 8 features.
Now brief is a personalised Galaxy AI feature available on supported Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 8. It provides helpful daily briefings based on your routine, selected interests, schedules, reminders, weather, wellness information, travel updates, SmartThings activity, music recommendations, and Wallet information. You can access Now brief from the lock screen, Home screen widget, or Edge panel for faster access throughout the day.
What can Now brief display?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Weather updates | Displays local weather forecasts, destination weather, and severe weather alerts. |
| Schedules and reminders | Shows upcoming meetings, reminders, alarms, and travel schedules. |
| Health and wellness | Provides sleep summaries, wellness insights, and Samsung Health information. |
| SmartThings updates | Displays connected device notifications and smart home activity. |
How to set up Now brief
You can customise the type of information displayed in Now brief based on your daily routine and preferences. For example, if you commute daily using a Galaxy S26 Ultra, Now brief can display traffic conditions, weather updates, calendar reminders, and Samsung Health information before leaving home. When travelling with a Galaxy Z Fold7, Now brief may also display destination weather, boarding reminders, and SmartThings notifications.
- Open Settings on your Galaxy device.
- Select Galaxy AI.
- Tap Now brief.
- Select Content to include.
- Turn on the categories you want to receive in your daily briefings.
Notes: Available briefing cards may vary depending on your device model, Samsung Account status, region, app permissions, and software version.
How to open Now brief from the lock screen
You can access Now brief directly from the Now bar on the lock screen. This is useful when checking your morning schedule on a Galaxy S26 Ultra, reviewing commute traffic before work, or viewing weather alerts during outdoor activities and travel.
- Open Settings.
- Select Lock screen and AOD.
- Tap Now bar.
- Turn on Now brief.
- Open the lock screen to view available briefing cards.
Notes: If sleep data is unavailable, Now brief may appear around the default wake-up time of 6:00 a.m. and bedtime of 9:00 p.m.
How to add the Now brief widget
The Now brief widget allows you to quickly view personalised cards from the Home screen without opening the full application.
- Tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen.
- Tap Widgets.
- Select Now brief.
- Choose the widget style you want to use.
- Tap Add.
- Place the widget on the Home screen.
Tips: Larger widgets can display more cards and may improve visibility when using the device outdoors or during travel.
How to use Now brief from the Edge panel
You can open Now brief from the Edge panel while using other apps such as YouTube, Samsung Notes, navigation apps, or gaming applications.
- Swipe the Edge panel handle inward.
- Select Now brief.
- Review your personalised briefing cards.
Notes: If the Edge panel is disabled, go to Settings > Display > Edge panels and turn it on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Now brief not appearing on my lock screen?
Now brief may not appear if the Now bar feature is turned off, if the device has limited personalised content available, or if Samsung Account services are disabled. Make sure your Galaxy device is updated to the latest One UI version and that Galaxy AI features are enabled.
Does Now brief require an internet connection?
Some Now brief cards such as weather forecasts, travel updates, news recommendations, and SmartThings notifications require an active internet connection. Offline access may limit available content.
Which Samsung Galaxy devices support Now brief?
Now brief is available on selected Samsung Galaxy devices that support Galaxy AI features and One UI 8. Feature availability may vary depending on region, device model, and software version.
Note: Menu names, screen layouts, feature availability, and Galaxy AI functions may vary depending on the device model, region, and One UI software version.
Step 1. Tap Settings.
Step 2. Select Galaxy AI.
Step 3. Select Now brief.
Step 4. Select Content to include.
Step 5. Turn on the content you want to include in Now brief.
Step 1. Tap Settings.
Step 2. Select Lock screen and AOD.
Step 3. Select Now bar.
Step 4. Turn on Now brief.
Step 5. Now bar appears on the lock screen.
Step 1. Tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen.
Step 2. Tap Widgets.
Step 3. Select Now brief.
Step 4. Select the widget.
Step 5. Tap Add.
Step 6. Now brief widget is added to Home screen.
Step 1. Swipe the handle to the left.
Step 2. Tap Now brief.
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