Searching using the Voice Control app
When you say your search terms, the Voice Control app automatically searches your BlackBerry device first. To search the
Internet before searching your device, specify that you want to search the Internet when you say your search terms. For
example, "Search the Internet for electric cars."
To help improve your search results, be as specific as possible with your search terms. For example, "Search contacts for
Megan Ball," "Search for messages from Matthew," or "Search for notes containing the word dogs."
Search your device using the Voice Control App
1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device.
2. After the beep, say your search terms. For example, "Search contacts for Megan Ball."
Search the Internet using the Voice Control app
1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device.
2. After the beep, say your search terms and specify that you want to search the Internet. For example, "search the
Internet for custom cars."
Ask a question using the Voice Control app
You can ask a variety of questions using the Voice Control app. If your question can't be answered, you'll have the option of
searching the Internet for your question.
1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device.
2. After the beep, ask a question. For example, you can say "How many people live in Canada?" "What is the square root
of 36?" or "Why is the sky blue?"
Send messages using the Voice Control app
Using the Voice Control app, you can send a text message, email, or BBM message without typing a single word. Just
specify which type of message that you want to send and who you want to send it to, then compose your message aloud.
1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device.
2. When you hear the beep, say your command. For example, "send an email to Tanya McPherson" or "Text 'I'm on my
way' to Elliot Fung."
Book a meeting or appointment with the Voice Control app
1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device.
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