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.
- OPTION 2: Say 'Hey OrCam' followed by the vocal command. After 2-3 seconds, you will hear a chime and the device will respond.
NOTE: You may need to enable the 'Hey OrCam' feature on your Read device.
Click here for the steps to follow to enable this feature.
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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