Use voice commands
Advantages of voice input
Voice input is a natural way to communicate our intents. Voice is especially good at interface traversals, because it can help users cut through multiple steps of an interface. A user might say "go back" while looking at a webpage, instead of having to go up and hit the back button in the app. This small time saving has a powerful emotional effect on users' perception of the experience. Using voice is also a convenient input method when we have our arms full or are multitasking. On devices where typing on a keyboard is difficult, voice dictation can be an efficient alternative way to input text. Lastly, in some cases when the range of accuracy for gaze and gesture are limited, voice can help to disambiguate the user's intent.
How using voice can benefit the user
- Reduces time: Makes the end goal more efficient.
- Minimizes effort: Makes tasks more fluid and effortless.
- Reduces cognitive load: Is intuitive, easy to learn, and remember.
- Socially acceptable: Fits in with societal norms of behavior.
- Routine: Voice can readily become a habitual behavior.