How to Activate Voice Command on Kinect

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect your Xbox.

   Make sure the Xbox is plugged into a power outlet.
   
   Then connect the Xbox to your television set by way of a VGA Audio Visual cord, Component Audio Visual cord or HDMI cord.
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   Step 2: Connect the Kinect to your Xbox.

   The Kinect does not need another power supply, but uses power directly from the Xbox via the special Kinect cord.
   
   Make sure you have plenty of space to move around when operating the Kinect. , Your Xbox will need to install updates.
   
   Make sure they are all installed before attempting to use the Kinect. , This is done by waving your hand at the Kinect sensor.
   
   Make sure you are three to eight feet back from the controller to get a good reading.
   
   Hands-free control is now operational. , A bar will appear at the bottom of the screen with a list of voice commands to use. , The disc tray will open. "Close Tray" will close the tray.
   
   A voice command option will appear below each individual selection on your home screen.
   
   Repeat the command to choose the selection. , The Xbox will respond as long as the bar is visible at the bottom of the screen.
   
   If the bar is not visible, simply say "Xbox" and it will reappear. , This can be done using Zune, Last FM, ESPN, and Netflix.
   
   Select a video or audio clip using your hand.
   
   To choose the next clip, say "Xbox Next".
   
   To return to the previous clip, say "Xbox Previous".
   
   You can pause any clip by saying "Xbox Pause" and restart it using "Xbox Play".
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   Step 3: Turn on your Xbox and your television.

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   Step 4: Activate your Kinect.

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   Step 5: Say "Xbox" in a loud

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   Step 6: clear voice.

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   Step 7: Say "Open Tray" in a loud

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   Step 8: clear voice.

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   Step 9: Try a few more voice commands to get a feel for them.

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    Step 10: Use Voice Command to play movies and listen to music.

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