hands-free

Operated without gripping

Hands-free describes devices or activities that don't require use of the hands: a hands-free headset, hands-free driving.

The term arose with telephone technology allowing conversation without holding a receiver, and extended to voice-activated controls generally: The new car has hands-free calling.

Hands-free laws prohibit drivers from holding phones while operating vehicles.

gesture-touchless

touchless

Requiring no physical contact

sanitary · biometric

voice-control

speakerphone

Hands-free audio device

microphone

driving-safety

speakerphone

Hands-free audio device

wireless-audio

Bluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

earpiece · cordless · neckband · pairing

convenience

effortless

Requiring no strain

streamlined · practical · accessible · intuitive · time-saving · simplicity · portable · on-the-go · seamless · automatic

accessibility

disability

Impairment affecting life activities

independence · ergonomic · accommodations

Categories
Opposites
physical engagement

hands-freemanual

Written instructions for use

hands-on · handheld · hand-operated · by hand · tactile

Family

free, hand, freedom, handle, handy, hands, handful, handled, handling

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G