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Can I use the microphone on a smartphone or tablet for voice/speech recognition?

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Yes, you can use the microphone of your mobile device for the voice/speech recognition with the following apps:

For Android™ mobile device

  • Video & TV SideView 

    NOTES:

    • The list of supported devices and OS versions is available on the Video & TV SideView Website.

    • Depending on the model of your TV, you may not be able to use the voice recognition function of Video & TV SideView.

    • In such cases, use the supplied remote control or the built-in MIC (only some models have a built-in MIC).

  • Android TV™ Remote Control

    NOTE: The information about the supported OS version is available on the Android TV Remote Control Website.

For iOS mobile device

  • Android TV

    NOTE: The information about the supported OS version is available on the Android TV Website.

 

*Android and Android TV are trademarks of Google LLC.