If you haven’t used this feature until now or didn’t know about it, scroll down and learn about how to use Voice Control on your Mac.
How to turn on Voice Control on MacHow to use Wakeup/Sleep in Voice Control on MacHow to use Voice Control on Mac Use Basic Navigation Add and change the language in Mac’s Voice Control Create custom commands using Voice Control Delete custom commands in Mac’s Voice Control Change the Voice Control microphone on Mac Enable and use Overlay in Voice Control on Mac How to enable dictation in macOS Mojave and earlierHow to turn off Voice Control on Mac
How to turn on Voice Control on Mac
Note: Once Voice Control is enabled, you’ll see an on-screen microphone on your Mac.
How to use Wakeup/Sleep in Voice Control on Mac
To temporarily disable Voice Control on Mac, use either voice command by saying ‘Go to Sleep‘ or click Sleep on the small microphone box that appears on the Home screen. To reactivate voice commands, simply say ‘Wakeup‘ or click Wakeup.
How to use Voice Control on Mac
Once you have enabled Voice Control on Mac, you can perform a host of commands and actions using it. Let’s begin with the basic navigation.
Use Basic Navigation
Add and change the language in Mac’s Voice Control
Create custom commands using Voice Control
Delete custom commands in Mac’s Voice Control
Note: You can’t delete inbuilt voice commands.
Change the Voice Control microphone on Mac
Enable and use Overlay in Voice Control on Mac
Overlay is a recent Voice Control feature that the menu option names with numbers. Thus, enabling you to interact with different parts of your Mac’s screen easily. Just say the dedicated number, and you’re done. Here’s how you can turn it on and use it; Note: You can also use the below voice commands:
How to enable dictation in macOS Mojave and earlier
How to turn off Voice Control on Mac
Q. Why is my Mac not recognizing my microphone?
One of the primary reasons could be due to sound input settings. A quick way to troubleshoot can be to go to System Preferences → Sound → select the Input tab. Check and ensure that the input volume tab isn’t at the extreme left/center. Adjust it to make the changes.
Q. How do I activate Voice Control on my iPhone?
Similar to Mac, you can also access your iPhone/iPad using voice commands. The tool allows you to use your iPhone without any physical touch. To learn about it click here: Use voice control on iPhone
Q. How do I control my microphone on Mac?
Click the Apple icon at the top-left corner → Security Preferences → Security & Privacy → click Microphone. In this section, you’d be allowed to give microphone access to apps individually. To turn off the access, uncheck the box.
Ready to use Voice Control on your Mac?
We have been in love with Siri and the way it makes using Apple devices easier. Controlling your Mac with voice commands undoubtedly takes experience to an all-new level. What are your thoughts about it? How has your experience been using it? Do share with me in the comment section. Read more:
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