Samsung Galaxy S26 to Introduce ‘Hey Plex’ for Perplexity AI Integration

Samsung is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, introducing a fresh voice command – “Hey Plex” – to activate the Perplexity AI search engine. This integration marks a significant step towards a more open and inclusive AI ecosystem within Galaxy devices, alongside existing voice assistants like Google Assistant and Bixby.

Expanding the Galaxy AI Ecosystem

The “Hey Plex” functionality will be a system-level integration, suggesting Perplexity will be pre-installed on the Galaxy S26. This move aligns with Samsung’s vision of a multi-agent AI ecosystem, recognizing that nearly 80% of users now utilize more than two AI agents for various tasks [Android Authority]. Samsung aims to provide a seamless experience where users can effortlessly switch between different AI tools depending on their needs.

How ‘Hey Plex’ Will Function

Users will be able to invoke Perplexity through the “Hey Plex” voice command, or by pressing and holding the side button on their Galaxy S26 device [9to5Google]. The AI agent will be deeply embedded within core Samsung applications, including Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder, and Calendar, as well as select third-party apps. This integration is designed to streamline workflows, allowing users to move between tasks without constantly switching between applications.

Perplexity and Bixby Collaboration

Perplexity’s integration extends to the revamped Bixby, indicating a collaborative effort to enhance Samsung’s AI offerings. This system-level approach aims to deliver a more flexible and comprehensive AI experience across the entire device [9to5Google].

Availability Beyond the Galaxy S26

While initially launching with the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has hinted that support for “Hey Plex” may be extended to other Galaxy devices in the future, with further details on supported devices to be announced soon [9to5Google].

What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is an AI-powered conversational search engine developed by Perplexity AI, Inc. [Sammobile]. It provides users with direct answers to questions, citing its sources, and offers a more conversational search experience than traditional search engines.