voice control

Talking to devices

Voice control is the ability to operate a device or system using spoken commands rather than physical input.

Your phone's voice control lets you send texts hands-free; your car's lets you change the radio station without touching anything.

I use voice control when my hands are full.

The technology relies on speech recognition to interpret what you say and execute the corresponding action.

Opposites
input modality

voice controlmanual control

Human-directed action

touch control · manual input · keyboard input · gesture control · joystick control

hands-free vs hands-on operation

voice controlmanual operation

Control by human action

typing · clicking · swiping · tapping

automation vs. manual operation

voice controlautomatic control

Independent system management

autopilot · automated system · remote control

Family

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