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voice-activated

American  
[vois-ak-tuh-vey-tid] / ˈvɔɪsˌæk təˌveɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a telephone answering machine or other device) operationally responsive to a human voice.


Example Sentences

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Before vanishing, Suzanne had employed the help of a voice-activated spy pen to find out if Barry was cheating on her, but investigators said there was no evidence suggesting any extra-marital affair on his part.

From Fox News

A federal judge said Google must face much of a lawsuit accusing the company of illegally recording and disseminating private conversations of people who accidentally trigger its voice-activated Google Assistant on their smartphones.

From Washington Post

The name "Alexa" has become synonymous with Amazon as it’s used to call out commands on its voice-activated smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot which requires users to say the word "Alexa" before asking a question or calling out orders.

From Fox News

The word Alexa has become increasingly ubiquitous in recent years as more households use voice-activated smart speakers.

From BBC

Like the newer model, it features a vibrant touchscreen and a host of voice-activated features, and while its 1-megapixel camera leaves a lot to be desired, it does come with a physical shutter if you’re someone who prefers privacy assurance.

From The Verge