This hidden Samsung Galaxy S26 feature has changed how I watch Netflix and YouTube on the move

Date:
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Description:
If you've got a new Galaxy S26 phone, then you've got access to an AI-powered tool for lowering background noise.

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I've been using it to make movies and TV shows easier to follow when I'm watching them on the go, and it can make a huge difference given the right content. Here's how to access it on your own Galaxy S26 device. Enabling the Audio Eraser tool Audio Eraser and YouTube (Image credit: Future) To get started with Audio Eraser, load up a video: this can be inside any video playback app you like. Whether you're streaming a movie through Netflix, or watching a video that your friend just uploaded to TikTok, the Audio Eraser tool should be available for you.

With the video playing (if it's paused this won't show up), swipe down from the top right of the screen, and Audio Eraser should be available as an
option at the top tap this to get into the tool. You get two controls: a slider for adjusting the strength of the background noise reduction, and a Voice focus toggle switch for boosting dialog.

The features are explained next to the settings. The slider will "reduce unwanted background noise in audio", while the toggle switch will "lower the volume of music and other noise and boost voices" though that latter option only becomes available if you're watching a dialog-heavy video or scene. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

In my own experience of the feature, the changes are quite subtle ones movie and TV show directors don't generally mess up their productions with high levels of background noise but they do make a difference. The Voice focus option is particularly handy for video podcasts, I've found. Using Audio Eraser on your own videos Audio Eraser in the Gallery app (Image credit: Future) We should also acknowledge the roots of the Audio Eraser tool and explain how you can use it on your own videos. This is where the feature can have an even bigger impact, because you're more likely to have issues with background noise (such as wind or crowd noise) on something you've recorded yourself.

Head to the Gallery app on your Galaxy S26 device, then find a video you've recorded and tap on it. Tap on the Galaxy AI button at the bottom it's the little stars icon in the center then choose OK to confirm the use of Audio Eraser. What to read next Samsung answers our 5 biggest questions about the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, and its AI tools are a huge win Samsung's new Privacy Display is the best smartphone upgrade I've seen in years

You can opt for the Auto option to have the video's audio automatically cleaned up for you, or you can make manual tweaks: There are both Music and Noise buttons to switch between, and a slider to make adjustments. When
you're happy with how the audio is sounding, tap Save edits .

The Gallery app saves a copy of the video, so the original is still there
you can play them both to see the difference Audio Eraser has made. It's a useful and easy-to-use tool, especially if you're making video recordings outside and in noisy environments, and it shows how mobile AI can be
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