List of Vocal Commands for the OrCam Read device family

The Vocal Commands are divided into 3 categories, Information, Settings and Smart Reading, each detailed below.

HOW TO USE VOCAL COMMANDS:

  • OPTION 1: Double press the trigger  button, wait for the long beep, then say the vocal command. After 2-3 seconds, you will hear a chime and the device will respond.

NOTE: The double press of the trigger button for using vocal commands needs to be quick. When you do it correctly, you'll hear a long beep. If the double press is too slow, you'll hear the shutter sound of device taking a picture. If you find the double press challenging, use the 'Hey OrCam' option below.

Click here for a full PDF list of vocal commands.


Jump to Category 1: Information Commands

Jump to Category 2: Settings Commands

Jump to Category 3: Smart Reading Commands

Jump to Category 4: Special Commands

Category 1: Information Commands

The "Information Commands" enable you to get information from your device.
  • List Information Commands (This vocal command announces all the commands listed below that are available in this category)
  • Tell the Build / Version
  • Tell the Time
  • Tell the Date
  • Tell the Battery Status 
  • Tell the Device Serial Number

Category 2: Settings Commands

The "Setting Commands" enable you to configure your device.

  • List Settings Commands (This vocal command announces all the commands listed below that are available in this category)
  • Reading Speed Up/ Read Faster
  • Reading Speed Down / Read Slower
  • Volume Up / Speak Louder
  • Volume Down / Speak Softer
  • Enter the User Menu
  • Change the Voice
  • Check the Internet Connectivity
  • Enable the Auto Flash
  • Disable the Auto Flash
  • Change the Auto Suspend Time
  • Enable the Reading Navigation
  • Disable the Reading Navigation
  • Connect to the Bluetooth Audio Device

Category 3: Smart Reading Commands

The "Smart Reading Commands" are to be used for the Smart Reading feature.

  • List Smart Reading Commands  (This vocal command announces all the commands listed below that are available in this category)
  • Smart Reading
  • Read Everything
  • Find
  • Start From
  • Jump To
  • Read the Article About
  • Read the Dates
  • Read the Phone Numbers
  • Read the Amounts
  • Previous
  • Next
  • Repeat
  • Exit
  • Restart
  • Help
  • Reading Speed Up / Read Faster
  • Reading Speed Down / Read Slower
  • Volume Up / Speak Louder
  • Volume Down / Speak Softer
  • Read the Headlines
  • Read the First Article / Read Article Number One
  • Read the Second Article / Read Article Number Two
  • Read the Third Article / Read Article Number Three
  • Read the Fourth Article / Read Article Number Four
  • Read the Fifth Article / Read Article Number Five
  • Read the Sixth Article / Read Article Number Six
  • Read the Seventh Article / Read Article Number Seven
  • Read the Eighth Article / Read Article Number Eight
  • Read the Ninth Article / Read Article Number Nine
  • Read the Tenth Article / Read Article Number Ten

Category 4: Special Commands

These commands are only available on the Read 3 device.

  • Summarize
  • Start the stand mode (if enabled in the settings)

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