To begin opening apps with your voice, start on the main Cephable desktop dashboard.

Now, the voice control overlay is open on your desktop too. You can move or resize it based on your preferences.

Screenshot of the Cephable voice control overlay with text "open word" on screen

Now, you can say the word "open" followed by the name of any app you have on your computer. In this example, let's say, "open word". You'll see your speech processed in the voice overlay.

Screenshot of a desktop with a blank Microsoft Word document open above the Cephable voice overlay.

Now, Microsoft Word opened by simply using your voice.

Screenshot of the Cephable voice control overlay with text "open powerpoint" on screen

Let's try another. Say, "Open Powerpoint"

screenshot of a Powerpoint slide deck example

Now, Powerpoint will pop up on your desktop.

If you would like to use another voice command other than "open" for this action, you can change this word. Click back into the Cephable dashboard.

Scroll down to "Global & Device Controls" and Click "Edit Device Controls"

If you have multiple output devices connected to your account such as a Mac and a PC like this example, you'll see them listed here. Select "Edit" under the device name and next to "Open App By Name" you would like to customize.

A new voice control text box will appear.

Type "application" or "start" or any other word you would like to use other than "open"

Now the words "open" and "application" are listed under "Open App By Name" Click the back arrow to return to the dashboard.

Screenshot of the Cephable voice control overlay with text "application powerpoint" on screen

With your voice controls still running, you can use the new word you just added plus any application on your computer. In this example, let's say, "application powerpoint".

Have fun opening your favorite apps with your voice using Cephable!

Learn how to open apps on your computer using Cephable's global voice commands. You can also customize these commands that work best for you.

Global Controls: Opening Apps with Voice