handsfree
Operated without gripping
Handsfree describes devices or technology designed to be operated without using one's hands, or with minimal hand involvement.
The term is most commonly applied to phone systems in cars that allow drivers to make calls via voice commands or Bluetooth, and to earpieces or headsets that enable phone conversations while keeping hands available for other tasks.
The new car comes with handsfree calling.
She uses a handsfree headset at work.
Short-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
- headsetWearable audio device
smartwatch · wearable · speakerphone · AirPods · Alexa · Siri · touchless · NFC
Hands-free audio device
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
- navigationDetermining position and course
Requiring no strain
- easeLack of strain
- time-savingReducing required duration
- practicalityQuality of being useful
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
streamlining · multitasking · productivity · efficiency · touchless · cordless · portable · automatic
Tiny insertable audio devices
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- monoSingle, as prefix
streaming · listening · music · sound · podcasts · audiobooks · noise-cancelling · wireless
Converting writing to audio
- screen-readerConverts display to audio
- dictationOral text for writing
- speech-to-textAudio-to-written conversion technology
- independenceFreedom from external control
Ease of use
- productivityOutput relative to input
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- childcareSupervision of young ones
exercising · working · mobility · independence · accessibility · time-saving · practicality · juggling
Operated by spoken commands
- faucetsWater-dispensing fixtures
- toiletsWaste disposal fixtures
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- roboticStiff and unemotional
Bluetooth
Short-range wireless protocol
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
headset · smartwatch · wearable · speakerphone · AirPods · Alexa · Siri · touchless · NFC · IoT
speakerphone
Hands-free audio device
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
navigation · telephony · intercom · wireless · headset
effortless
Requiring no strain
- easeLack of strain
- time-savingReducing required duration
- practicalityQuality of being useful
user-friendly · streamlining · multitasking · productivity · efficiency · touchless · cordless · portable · automatic · seamless
earbuds
Tiny insertable audio devices
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
mono · streaming · listening · music · sound · podcasts · audiobooks · noise-cancelling · wireless · neckband
text-to-speech
Converting writing to audio
- screen-readerConverts display to audio
- dictationOral text for writing
- speech-to-textAudio-to-written conversion technology
convenience
Ease of use
- productivityOutput relative to input
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- cookingPreparing food with heat
childcare · exercising · working · mobility · independence · accessibility · time-saving · practicality · juggling · task-switching
voice-activated
Operated by spoken commands
- faucetsWater-dispensing fixtures
- toiletsWaste disposal fixtures
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device