One of the most underutilized features on Windows Mobile is Voice Command. In fact, the Android, iPhone, and Blackberry fans need to recognize the voice commands in Windows Mobile are superior to these platforms in all ways. Voice control technology has been around for a long time but really doesn't get talked about much. Its a shame, because it is such an integral part of my life. I use voice control daily in my Chevy Avalanche with OnStar. In fact, you cannot call a company these days and not be forced into a voice controlled call management system.
Early Days of Voice Control
In the early days, many mobile phones with voice command required the user to perform voice training. Today the technology has changed and voice training is no longer required. With voice trained systems inflection was critical. I recall wanting to drive my truck off the road in hopes to end my misery because I could not duplicate the correct voice inflection for a system that I had trained.
Microsoft Dominance in Voice Control
The shear number of voice commands that exist for on Windows Mobile puts Microsoft in a commanding position. Here is a link to the commands that are available on Microsoft's Website. Most Windows Mobile Phones come with Voice Command already installed but you can also purchase it online from places like Handango for 39.99. The secret sauce is a speaker independent phonetic speech recognition system that also includes text-to-speech. In otherwords, the cool factor is that Windows Mobile can read your subject lines on new emails or information about meeting reminders.
Why Voice Command is Critical
With Microsoft Voice Command you can open pretty much any application installed on your device. Microsoft has also added voice control over your phone dialing and even your Windows Media Player. With more states passing laws that require handsfree use of mobile phones while driving you will need to begin to look for alternative ways to get the most out of your phone. Microsoft Voice Command solves that problem especially since the commands can be sent over most Bluetooth Headsets. If you're looking for a way to stop holding your phone then start using Microsoft Voice Command.
Often you will find a demonstration of a product, and if your like me, you may question the authenticity of the video from that vendor. Checkout my video of voice commands on Windows Phone you you be the judge. All I can say is flawless!! Well, most of the time.
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windows mobile 5.0
hi,
this is a cool feature. but do you you get started?
i have win 6.5 and the Voice Command (in the settings – personal menu) is Enabled.
what do I have to do next to start giving commands?
i can’t seem to find anything on the internet. just demos and stuff. do i need to assign a button? i have a toshiba tg01, the only option in the settings – buttons menu is the repeat rate of the Up/Down controls…
Thanks!
Hey Traian thanks for reading all you have to do is press and hold the Phone button. Or if you have a headset in press and hold the button on the headset. That’s it!
Awesome! Polite and fast. You rule.
I’ll give it a try and get back to you with the result.
Cheers!
Lol, I just remembered.
) How do I press and hold the Phone button?
There are no buttons on my phone!
Well, I guess the only way to make it work it’s with a bluetooth headset. Unfortunately, I don’t use one (my car is already equipped with a car kit).
Thanks anyway for taking the time to answer, I appreciate it.
No problem. Keep commenting we love feeback
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