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Using the remote control microphone

Remote controls that support voice control have a MIC button, and a built-in microphone. Ask Google to find movies, stream apps, play music, and control the TV - all with your voice. Press the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on the remote to get started.

  1. Press the MIC button on your remote control.
    The LED on the remote control will light up.
    Illustration of the MIC button on the remote control
  2. Speak into the microphone while press the MIC button.
    Speech examples may be displayed depending on your model.
    Illustration of speaking into the top part of the remote control
    Search results are displayed when you speak into the microphone.

Hint

  • If you press the MIC button on the remote control and say “Voice hints”, information about how to speak and available voice commands will be displayed. This function may not be available depending on your model/region/country/language.
  • When (microphone) on the Home Screen is selected, whether the remote control microphone or the built-in MIC is used depends on your region/country/language/situation.
  • Depending on the search results, if you press (Up) button on the remote control, more search results will be displayed.
    Screenshot example when there are more search results

When you cannot search using your voice

Register the voice remote control that has the MIC button or Google Assistant button to the TV again by pressing the HOME button and selecting [Settings] — [Remotes & Accessories] — [Remote control] — [Connect via Bluetooth].

Note

  • An Internet connection is required to use voice search.
  • The type of remote control supplied with the TV, and the availability of a remote control with a built-in microphone varies depending on your model/region/country. An optional remote control is available in some models/regions/countries.