A head - up display makes an interesting new option for the Mini Cooper S. Similar to that offered in the Mazda3, it projects vehicle speed, route guidance and
voice command prompts on a little transparent shield sticking out of the dashboard.
Not exact matches
Audi says the new
voice -
command system can recognize more conversational
prompts, and there's an updated MMI controller with a touchpad.
Like a fancy Siri, the assistant can be
prompted via
voice commands.
Other features include
voice - recognition software that Lexus says will pick up conversational
prompts rather than traditional formal, specific
commands.
Other
voice commands have been simplified, making the
prompts more organic to complete.
Other highly intuitive controls include the simplified HVAC dials, twin five - way toggle switches on the steering wheel, and a highly sophisticated
voice control system which provides «Say What You See»
prompts in the cluster display to help the driver input the required
commands.
A list of specific
voice prompts must be learned and used in conjunction with the correct screen for the Lexus
voice command system to be mastered.
The Range Rover's
voice command system could be its saving grace here, but even this system is too complex, requiring even more
prompts and confirmations than the touch - screen input.
The
voice -
command system breaks address inputs into multiple
prompts.
Not all
commands are made clear, though: Temperature can be adjusted by
voice, but there's no
prompt on screen to tell you that.
However, you are given a fairly comprehensive
voice command system that allows you to call a contact by name and enter an address via a series of spoken
prompts.
Heated, power - adjustable front seats Power sunroof with one - touch express open and close Rain - sensing automatic wipers Rear - seat video system with overhead screen and DVD in center floor console DVD - based navigation system with turn - by - turn directions and
voice prompts SIRIUS Satellite Radio UConnect ™ with Bluetooth ™ technology that recognizes up to seven different Bluetooth - equipped cellular phones and responds to
voice commands for hands - free conversations Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Formed in 2002, SRT is the industry's leading in - house automotive performance group.
The Bad The
voice -
command system breaks address inputs into multiple
prompts.
Optioning the Multimedia package also nets a more responsive
voice command system which makes spoken
prompts for navigation a reality and an upgraded seven - inch screen display.
Thanks to this
voice prompt and onscreen help system, we'd memorized the most commonly used
commands within a week, and the instruction manual never once left the glove compartment.
Instead, drivers just have to push the phone button on the roof liner and follow the straightforward
prompts with
voice commands.
To pair a phone, one press of the phone button on the steering wheel
prompts the
voice command system to direct you to the touchscreen to finish the task.
Voice entry of navigation
commands as well as radio
commands is excellent when the system is put into «expert» mode, reducing the number of
voice prompts and repetitive phrases.
Along with the hard drive you also get space for storing ripped audio and an enhanced version of the
voice command system that adds spoken
prompts for address entry for navigation.
Fortunately, the main
voice command button on the steering wheel works for both systems, and Toyota makes the
voice prompts sound close enough that you may not realize you've gone to an offboard system.
A
voice command system can also be used to control the dashboard experience, granting access to many functions via natural language and allowing the driver to enter an entire address in one go without half a dozen
prompt - and - waits.
Available
voice command responds to conversational inputs rather than laborious, endless
prompts.
Admittedly, it's still not as seamless as we would have liked — the
voice recognition has difficulty understanding what you're saying (partly because of its very rigid
command prompts)-- but it's still an appreciated feature in the segment and one that will likely become more intuitive with increased practice.
State your destination and the adviser downloads directions to an onboard computer that
prompts you with
voice commands pumped through the stereo.
You have to say «Xbox» to
prompt the Xbox One's
voice command system, and then give the console a secondary
command.
Heads up, Amazon Echo users: Alexa can now perform multiple
commands in a series of
voice prompts.
The issue meant that some Minis were prone to recording conversations and sounds even when no «OK Google»
voice command was spoken, immediately
prompting privacy concerns.
That means you can
prompt voice recognition and
command listening, as well as
voice search without having to tap the microphone icon in the Google Search widget.
Just like Siri and Google Assistant, you will be
prompted to read a list of
commands to train Alexa with your
voice pattern.
So there is very little to do here to activate the feature — again just long - press the right earbud in the same way and let go when the «
voice command»
prompt is given.
On the other hand, the company charges additional fees for international calls made by subscribers of Project Fi and Google
Voice, The Assistant also gains the ability to find songs by either describing the album artwork or reciting a portion of the song's lyrics, while a new «Take a Screenshot»
command allows the user to get images of the screen through
voice prompts.
With AnyTimeMLS, users dial in to an 800 number, and respond to a series of automated
voice prompts with spoken
commands.