Customizing Roku voice commands involves using the voice remote to set up personal shortcuts and utilizing voice commands for various functions. Here’s a detailed guide on how to customize these features:
Customizing Voice Commands on Roku
Using the Voice Remote Pro
The Roku Voice Remote Pro offers the ability to customize two personal shortcut buttons. Here’s how you can set them up:
- Identify the Shortcut Buttons:
- The Voice Remote Pro has two customizable buttons labeled 1 and 2.
- Assign a Shortcut:
- Press and hold one of the shortcut buttons (either 1 or 2).
- A menu will appear, allowing you to select from various options such as launching a specific channel, opening the Roku Channel, starting the Live TV Guide, setting a sleep timer, turning on closed captions, or assigning a voice command.
- Example of Setting a Channel Shortcut:
- Highlight the channel you want to set as a shortcut (e.g., Pluto TV).
- Press and hold the shortcut button you want to assign (e.g., button 2).
- The selected channel will be assigned to that button. Pressing the button will now launch the assigned channel.
- Assigning a Voice Command:
- Press the microphone button on the remote and issue a voice command (e.g., “Play 80s music”).
- After issuing the command, press and hold the shortcut button you want to assign (e.g., button 1).
- Select Last voice command from the menu. The button will now execute the last voice command when pressed.
Using Voice Commands
You can use voice commands to control your Roku device in various ways:
- Searching for Content:
- Use voice search to find specific movies, TV shows, or genres. For example, say “Find action movies” or “Search for comedies.”
- Controlling Playback:
- Use commands like “Pause,” “Play,” “Rewind,” or “Fast forward” to control playback.
- Launching Channels:
- Say “Launch [channel name]” to open a specific channel, such as “Launch Netflix.”
- Adjusting Settings:
- Change settings by saying commands like “Turn on captions” or “Switch to HDMI 1.”
Additional Tips
- Push-to-Talk Mode: Press and hold the voice button while speaking your command.
- Hands-Free Mode: Ensure the slider on the side of the remote is set to hands-free mode, then say “Hey Roku” followed by your command.
By following these steps, you can effectively customize and utilize voice commands on your Roku device, enhancing your viewing experience.
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