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      Vocal Commands Tutorial for OrCam Read Smart

      The training in this section will teach you how to use the vocal commands for your OrCam Read Smart.

      We recommend going through these video tutorials in the order presented, so you can learn to use your device as easily and quickly as possible. Start with 'Setup' and continue with 'Reading', then here with 'Vocal Commands' and so on. You will find at the end of each section the link to the next recommended video tutorials.

      Jump to: How to Access Vocal Commands

      Jump to: Vocal Command Categories

      How to access Vocal Commands:

      There are 2 ways you can access vocal commands:

      1. MANUALLY 
        • Double tap 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 tap for using vocal commands needs to be quick. When you do it correctly, you'll hear a long beep. If the taps are too slow, you'll hear the shutter sound of device taking a picture. If you find the double tap challenging, use the 'Hey OrCam' option below.

      2. VERBALLY USING 'HEY ORCAM'
        • Say 'Hey OrCam' followed by the vocal command.
        • After 2-3 seconds, you will hear a chime and the device will respond.
        NOTE: If you try the 'Hey OrCam' option and the device does not respond, this means you need to first enable the 'Hey OrCam' feature on your Read device.
        Click here for the steps to follow to enable this feature.

      Vocal Command Categories

      Vocal commands are divided into 3 categories:

      1. Information commands which enable you to get information from your device, such as the time, date, the battery status, serial number, etc.

        TRY THESE:
        • Tell the time
        • Tell the battery status
        • Tell the date
      2. Settings commands which enable you to configure your device, such as change reading speed, volume, voice, etc.

        TRY THESE: 
        • Read slower
        • Read faster
        • Enter the user menu (quickly double press the trigger button to exit)
      3. Smart Reading commands linked directly to the Smart Reading feature coming up in the next tutorial section. 

      Click here for a full list of all the vocal commands for the OrCam Read. 

      Up next: Smart Reading for OrCam Read Smart

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      Have more questions?

      The OrCam Userspace is our online community and a great place to ask, share experiences and meet other OrCam users.

      You can also reach out to our team and we'd be happy to help: submit a case.