Voice recognition system
Voice recognition system Description
Operating the voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Various functions can be easily operated from the
driver’s and front passenger's seat using voice
commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
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Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
Fig. 21 Center display: voice recognition system
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and do not leave long pauses.
To reduce background noise, close all openings,
such as doors and windows. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
turned on. A system language supported by the
voice recognition system must be set. There must
be no phone calls in progress and the parking aid
must not be active.
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Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
Operating by button
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Briefly press the button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press in the center display.
WARNING
– Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
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Say the desired command after the signal tone.
To turn off the voice recognition system, press
and hold the button on the multifunction
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steering wheel, or say or press Cancel
ðfig. 21.
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Operating with voice commands
– Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.
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Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
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Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
To turn off the voice recognition system, say
Cancel or press and hold the button on the
Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
multifunction steering wheel, or press
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ðfig. 21.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog 3 .
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To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help 2 .
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