Voice functions

Voice recognition

With the voice recognition function, you can access various functions of the infotainment system without manipulating the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction and dangerous situations.

Use voice commands to access various functions easily.

  • Note the following for accurate delivery of command when saying it.
    • Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a conversation.
    • Keep the correct posture and say a command toward the microphone.
  • Voice recognition is automatically ended when:
    • You make or receive a call.
    • The front or rear cameras operate.
    • The [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform another function.
    • Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to deviation from the route during guidance.
  • Voice recognition may not work properly when:
    • The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.
    • The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high (level 3 or below is recommended).
    • The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.
    • The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and vibration are loud.
    • Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.
  • Privacy & Security policy to end customer
    • After downloading the phonebook via Bluetooth, infotainment system will upload it to the VR server of Sound Hound.
    • Personal information (Phonebook) will be used only for VR App and it will remain secured.
    • The customer information will not be shared with any third party.
    • Any disputes arising in regard to personal information misuse will be subject to judicial jurisdiction.
    • For any assistance/query please contact KIA service centre.
  • In order to improve the product performance, the functions and services in this manual are subject to change without notice. In the case of a software update, the screens in this manual may differ from actual ones on the product.
  1. Perform any of the following methods:
    • •  On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
    • •  Say the wake-up command "Hello Kia".

    Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.

    • To skip the voice guidance, press the [] button on the steering wheel.
    • To use a voice wake-up, on the All menus screen, press Settings Voice recognition Voice options and select the Use voice wake-up checkbox to turn on the function.  Refer to "Use voice wake-up."
    • Depends on your familiarity of this feature, you can select voice recognition functionality, on the All menus screen, press Settings Voice recognition Guidance to set the function.  Refer to "Guidance."
  2. When a beep sound is heard, say a command to perform (e.g. Show Map, Call).

    The recognised command appears in text at the bottom of the screen and the corresponding function is performed.

  3. To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
    • •  In listening mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
    • •  On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
    • •  On the steering wheel, press and hold the [] button.
  • When the [] button is pressed during listening mode, the voice recognition listening time will be restarted.
  • When your smartphone is connected via phone projection, press and hold the [] button on the steering wheel to use phone internal voice recognition function.  Refer to "Using the phone projection function."
  • You cannot use the voice recognition with voice wake-up command, if a smartphone is connected for phone projection.

Voice recognition screen

  1. This icon will appear when text to speech is in progress.
  2. Displays voice recognition help.
  3. Ends the voice recognition.
  4. Shows the representative voice command.

Adjusting the voice guidance volume

When voice recognition is active, use the [VOL+/VOL-] button on the control panel to adjust the voice guidance volume.

Barge-In functionality

With this feature, you can interrupt or Barge-in the system's voice response by give other input.

  • When system responses "How can I help you", you may interrupt when "How can.." is played, then say a command "Play Bluetooth". Then system will stop prompting further and will start play Bluetooth audio.
  • To use a Barge-in functionality, press Settings Voice recognition Voice options and select the Use voice interruption checkbox to turn on the function.  Refer to "Use voice interruption."
  • For better voice recognition performance, maintain less noise inside the vehicle.

You can see more details on how to perform various functions by voice commands.

Caution

Park the vehicle in a safe place and see the help.

  1. On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
    • •  Say the wake-up command "Hello Kia Connect".
  2. Say "Help."
    • •  Press on "To learn more say, "Help"
    • When the mode time exceeds before you speak, you can press Help instead.
    • You can see how to use the voice recognition and examples.

Houndify's voice recognition commands

  • The server-based voice recognition service is provided in partnership with Houndify.
  • In order to use the server-based voice recognition service, the network must be available.

Item

Description

Weather

Displays the 7 day weather forecasts or the weather information for major cities in India.

e.g. 'What is the chance of rain today in Delhi?'

Date and Time

Displays the time information such as current time or time differences.

e.g. 'What time is it?', 'What about in Delhi?', 'When is independence day?'

Navigation

Searches for destinations and navigates routes.

e.g. 'Navigate to Coffee day in Delhi'

Call

Makes a call to a name stored in the contacts of the phone connected through Bluetooth communication.

e.g. 'Call Rahul'

Sports

Displays the teams and their event schedules for each sports event type.

e.g. 'what's the India Score'

Climate controls

You can run the Climate control functions.

e.g. 'Turn on Air conditioner'

Car Controls

You can run the car control function.

e.g. 'Open sunroof', 'Open driver window'

  • You can see more commands in Voice Recognition Help.
  • The content or voice recognition commands from the voice recognition service may differ depending on the database update in the server.
  • In order to use the phone-related commands, you must connect a phone through Bluetooth communication and download its contacts.
  • Provides information only for Cricket.

Media commands

Command

Function

Open Media

Move to the Media screen.

Select Bluetooth

Can see the Bluetooth list.

Select USB

Can see the USB list.

Radio commands

Command

Function

FM Radio

Turn on the FM radio.

AM Radio

Turn on the AM radio.

Tune to <0 to 999>

Tunes to the frequency of the specified broadcasting station. The broadcasting station name may differ depending on the region.

  • Some commands are recognizable in English only.
  • Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and functions.

Navigation commands

Command

Function

Show Map

Can see the map.

Previous Destinations

Can set the destination from previous points. Say the number of the desired place.

Show Traffic Information

Can see the traffic information.

Turn Guidance On

Turns on the voice guidance.

Turn Guidance Off

Mutes the voice guidance.

Zoom Out

You can zoom out on the map.

Zoom In

You can zoom in on the map.

Cancel Route

Stop the navigation guidance and cancel your current destination.

Show Destination Information

View information on the distance and time to your current destination.

Show Route

View the entire route on the map.

  • When you use a command starting with "Find," the system searches for locations within the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location you want.
  • Some commands, such as "Cancel Route" or "Show Route," are available only when a destination is set.

Climate commands

Command

Function

Set temperature to <"17-27">

Temperature control

Set temperature to max

Set temperature to min

Set temperature to maximum

Set temperature to minimum

Set temperature to medium

Set temperature to highest

Set temperature to lowest

Set temperature to high

Set temperature to low

Turn on AC

Turn off AC

I'm feeling too hot

I'm too cold

Set climate control auto

Set climate control manual

Set fan speed to <"1-8">

Fan speed control

Set fan speed to max

Set fan speed to min

Set fan speed to maximum

Set fan speed to minimum

Set fan speed to medium

Set fan speed to highest

Set fan speed to lowest

Set fan speed to high

Set fan speed to low

Set wind direction to Face

Wind direction control

Set wind direction to Floor

Set wind direction to Face & Floor

Set wind direction to Floor & windshield

Turn on air recirculation mode

Air intake control

Turn off air recirculation/Circulation mode

Turn on fresh air mode

Turn off fresh air mode

Change to Fresh air mode

Change to recirculation mode

I want outside air

I need Fresh air

Stop outside air

Don't recirculate the air

Turn on Front defroster

Deforester control

Turn off Front defroster

Turn on Rear defroster

Turn off Rear defroster

Defog my front windshield/Glass

Defog my rear windshield/Glass

My windshields/Glasses are foggy

My Rear windshield/Glass is foggy

My front windshield/Glass is foggy

Open driver window

car controls

Close driver window

I want to see the sky - From Sonet 21MY

Open sunroof - From Sonet 21MY

Close sunroof - From Sonet 21MY

Making a call with a voice command

Scenario 1

When your Bluetooth device is paired and connected, you can make phone calls.

  1. On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
  2. Say "call rahul."

Scenario 2

In case contact has multiple categories of numbers such as mobile, work, home, other.

Then you can see the following list after making a call.

Say "first one", or "second one" according to the required number to call.

Scenario 3

In case contact has multiple categories of numbers with similar names, then the system will show you a list of similar contacts.

Say "first one", or "second one" according to the required number to call.

Seeing the date/time with a voice command

Scenario 1

To know time

Say "what is the time now."

Scenario 2

To know the time of different countries

Say, "time in india australia and south korea."

Scenario 3

To know the time between different countries

Say, "time difference between south korea and usa."

Scenario 4

To know the date of future week

Say "what is the date of next thursday."

Seeing the weather information with a voice command

Scenario 1

To know the current weather condition

Say "what is the temperature in delhi today."

Scenario 2

For weather conditions of past days,

Say "what is the temperature in delhi yesterday."

Scenario 3

For weather conditions of future days,

Say "what will be the temperature tomorrow in hyderabad" or "will it rain in delhi tomorrow."

Setting the destination with a voice command

Scenario 1

To navigate to a specific location such as nearest KFC, then

Say "navigate to kfc."

Scenario 2

To navigate to nearest restaurants

  1. Say "Find Starbucks near me", then the system will show the list.
  2. Say "first one" or "second one" of list number to start navigating.

Seeing the sports information with a voice command

Scenario 1

When you want to see your team's score

Say "what's the india score?"

Scenario 2

When you want to see your team's players

Say "Who is on the India line up?"

Scenario 3

When you want to see your team's rank in the league

Say "What are the standings for the IPL?"

Controlling your vehicle with voice commands

Scenario 1

To turn on the air conditioner

Say "Turn on Air conditioner"

Scenario 2

To adjust the interior temperature

Say "Set temperature to Min"

Scenario 3

To adjust the fan speed

Say "Set Fan speed to level 4"

Scenario 4

To turn on automatic climate control

Say "Set climate control Auto"

Scenario 5

Opening the driver's window

Say "Open window on driver side"

Scenario 6

Closing the driver's window

Say "Close window on driver side"

Scenario 7

Opening the sunroof

Say "Open sunroof"

Scenario 8

Closing the sunroof

Say "Close sunroof"