Buick Encore: Voice Recognition / Voice Recognition for the Radio

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Infotainment System / Voice Recognition / Voice Recognition for the Radio

All audio screens have a voice recognition icon ( Buick Encore. Voice Recognition for the Radio ) to launch audio voice recognition. If the voice icon is touched in a radio display, the voice commands for radio and media features are available.

“Switch to AM” : Switch bands to AM and tune to the last AM radio station.

“Switch to FM” : Switch bands to FM and tune to the last FM radio station.

“Switch to SXM” : Switch bands to SiriusXM and tune to the last SiriusXM channel.

“Tune to <AM frequency> AM” : Tune to the radio station whose frequency is identified in the command (like “nine fifty”).

“Tune to <FM frequency> FM” : Tune to the radio station whose frequency is identified in the command (like “one oh one point one”).

“Tune to SXM <SXM channel number>” : Tune to the SiriusXM radio station whose channel number is identified in the command.

“Tune to SXM <SXM channel name>” : Tune to the SiriusXM radio station whose channel name is identified in the command.

Using Voice Recognition for List Options

When a list is displayed, a voice prompt will ask to confirm or select an option from that list. A selection can be made by manually selecting the item, or by speaking the line number for the item to select...

Voice Recognition for Audio My Media

If browsing My Media when the voice icon is selected, the voice recognition commands for My Media features are available. “Play Artist” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific artist name...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: USB Port (8 Inch Screen)

Audio stored on a USB device may be listened to. The vehicle may be equipped with two USB ports inside the center console storage. These ports are for data and charging. Caution To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all accessories and disconnect all accessory cables from the vehicle when not in use...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Rear Seat Reminder

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