Voice recognition

With the voice recognition function, you can easily access various functions of the infotainment system without having to use the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction and risky situations.

• Note the following to ensure accurate recognition of your voice command.
  • Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like you would in a conversation.
  • The microphone is located above the driver's head. Say your command while maintaining an upright posture. The microphone location may differ depending on the vehicle.
• Voice recognition automatically ends when:
  • You make or receive a call.
  • The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).
  • A button is pressed to run another function (e.g., Radio or Media).
  • 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 and there are strong winds.
  • The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high.
  • The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.
  • The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and noise is load due to vibration.
  • Noise is loud due to heavy rain or a storm.
• When using voice recognition, some commands may not be supported depending on the vehicle model and features.
• Special characters included in a contact are not recognized by voice (e.g., School_John, John!).
• Voice recognition is supported only for certain languages. If you change the system language, voice recognition may not be supported.

Using the voice recognition function

1. Perform any of the following methods:
   • •  On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
   • •  Say "헤이 기아" (if equipped).
     • Check 음성인식 호출어 사용 to use voice recognition without pressing the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel (if equipped). ▶ See "Configuring the voice recognition settings."

   When a voice guidance is played, voice recognition begins.

   • Kia AI Assistant’s functions may operate differently and its response speed may differ, depending on the region and situation.
   • All features may not be available or some features may operate differently from what is described in this user manual, depending on the vehicle’s update status.
   • If you press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel when the system is waiting for a voice command, the standby time is extended.
   • If you press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel in the middle of voice guidance about the voice recognition function, the voice guidance is skipped.
2. Say the desired command (e.g., 라디오). ▶ See "List of voice commands" or "Viewing available voice commands."

   The recognized command appears, and the requested function runs.

   • The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
   • Some functions may require additional commands.
   • If multiple search results are found, follow the on-screen instructions to say the number you want to run.
   

Ending voice recognition mode

To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:

• •  In standby mode for voice recognition, say "종료".
• •  On the Voice Recognition screen, press 종료.
• •  On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

Using voice recognition via phone projection

Use the voice recognition function on your smartphone via phone projection. ▶ See "Using the phone projection function."

Adjusting the voice guidance volume

When voice recognition mode is on, you can adjust the volume by using the volume button on the control panel or steering wheel.

Viewing available voice commands

Turn on voice recognition mode and then say "전체 기능" to view all commands that are available for use.

• The All functions screen can be controlled by touch only and does not recognize voice commands.
• To redirect to the Voice Recognition screen, press 음성인식.
• Press 종료 to end voice recognition.
• Some functions may not be supported depending on the vehicle's options.
• Check 음성인식 호출어 사용 to use voice recognition without pressing the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel (if equipped). ▶ See "Configuring the voice recognition settings."
• When the 후석 음성인식 잠금 is active, the voice recognition in the rear seat is unavailable (if equipped). ▶ See "Configuring the voice recognition settings."