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A lookup reference for operators and authors using Altoura Frontline on the HoloLens 2. For Remote Expert session commands, see Voice Commands in Remote Expert.

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How Voice Targeting Works

There are two types of voice interaction on the HoloLens:
The Procedures landing page with a procedure card in focus and the 'Say select' tooltip visible beneath it
Voice commands are always available alongside standard input. Any button you can activate by voice can also be activated by air-tap or by moving close and touching the control directly. See Gestures and Interactions.

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Global and Navigation Commands

These work anywhere in Procedures, in both Operator and Author mode. No hover is required.

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In-Procedure Commands

A choice step showing multiple option labels; each label acts as its own voice command
The Next and Previous arrows on the main step panel are the only controls that do not respond to hover + “Select”. Use the voice commands “Next” and “Previous”, or air-tap the arrows directly. See Follow the Steps.

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Author Mode

Author mode uses the same command set as Operator mode — there are no additional author-only phrases. Two author-specific notes:
  • “Select” also works on 3D Model panel tiles. The 3D Model panel is only shown in Author mode; hover a model tile and say “Select” to spawn it. See Add 3D Models and Media.
  • Write choice labels for voice. Choice labels are treated as literal voice phrases, so keep them short, distinct, and unambiguous when authoring — this makes hands-free selection much more reliable for operators. See Choice Steps and Completion Rules.
A tile in the 3D Model panel in focus, showing the 'Say select' tooltip beneath it

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Remote Expert Session Commands

During a Remote Expert session, hover + “Select” works on every control, and two global commands toggle the spatial mesh: See Voice Commands in Remote Expert and the Remote Expert Hand Menu for the full behaviour.

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Quick Reference

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Tips

  • Combine with Follow Me. Say “Follow me” for the main step panel, then use “Next” / “Previous” hands-free while working — instructions come to you and advance on command.
  • Watch for the tooltip. If the “Say ‘select’” hint does not appear, the ray or head-gaze is not fully on the control. Adjust slightly until it shows.
  • Speak clearly. In noisy environments, speak at a slightly slower pace and use the full command phrase.
  • Fall back to air-tap. If a command is not recognised, use hover + “Select” or an air-tap instead.