Tips for using Voice Control

Happy owners of the iPhone 4S are the voice assistant Siri, but also the holders of earlier models of the smartphone can get a similar, though considerably reduced in scope functionality through Voice Control. Of course, Voice Control is not a function, but if used properly can be a very useful tool. We offer you a few simple, but urgent advice on the use of Voice Control on your iPhone.

1. Language setting

The first thing that you need to use the Voice Control - select the correct language. To change the voice command language need to go to «Settings» - «General» - «International» - «Voice Control». It now remains to choose the language you need.

2. Inclusion voice control

To quickly activate the voice control, simply press and hold the button «Home» on your smartphone. After you hear a beep, indicating that the device is ready to accept your voice command, say phrase, and it is desirable to do it immediately after the signal, otherwise, in the presence of background noise, the team can not be recognized correctly.

3. The position of the smartphone and headset

For better recognition Apple recommends keeping the device in the same way as in a conversation. When using the headset microphone distance should not exceed 30 centimeters.

4. call team

Basic commands to make a call are a "challenge" and "set". The difference between them lies in the fact that the command "call" is used when calling a phone number in your contacts list, and "set" - for a set number of the subscriber who is not in your contacts. It should be remembered that it is desirable to pronounce the names in the nominative case, and if there are several identical names on the list - to pronounce the name right. If the subscriber has saved several numbers, you should specify which one you want to call. For example, "call Sergei Ivanov mobile."

5. Tip for hard-recognized names

If you set any name recognized with difficulty, it is very convenient to add this contact, a unique nickname. To do this, go to edit a contact, then add a «Nickname» field.

6. music management team

In addition to call contacts and dial numbers using Voice Control, you can control music playback. It is worth noting that the Voice Control will not be able to play through the specific composition of the team, but may select to play a particular artist, album or playlist. Also, you can put the current track is paused, play the next and previous song, Shuffle, similar songs. And, you can ask the assistant voice "now playing" and get an answer.

7. Tip for music control

If any artist or album is recognized with difficulty, try adding these songs to a separate playlist easily recognizable name.

8. General tips

Very convenient for many may be the opportunity to ask the Voice Control «the hour." To the list of current commands, you can also add a "cancel", "stop" and "no."

[via Mashable]