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Vocal Commands Tutorial for OrCam Read Smart

Video Tutorials for 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.


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.
  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.

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. Click here for more details on the Smart Reading feature.

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


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