How to Use the Cadillac XT4 Voice Control System?
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In addition to adjusting the volume, users can search for music by name and play it via voice commands; they can also state the radio channel, and the system will tune to the corresponding channel. Voice commands can be used to set a destination for navigation, and frequently used destinations can be saved as scenarios. The system offers voice-activated functions such as making phone calls, sending text messages, and reading text messages.
Having driven the XT4 for two years, I use voice control almost every day. Just press the button with the microphone icon on the right side of the steering wheel or simply say 'Hey Cadillac' to activate it. If I want to listen to Jay Chou, I say 'Play Jay Chou's songs,' and the system will search from the USB drive or online music. The most frequently used commands for the air conditioning are 'Increase the temperature' or 'Turn on the seat heating,' which is especially convenient in winter. For navigation, just say 'Navigate to Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2,' and it recognizes quickly but requires confirmation of the exact location. You can also use voice to open the sunroof or windows, but you need to say the full command, like 'Open the driver’s side window.' When giving commands, there’s no need to be overly polite—being concise and effective works best. For example, saying 'Call my wife' directly dials the number, but it’s safer to pull over while driving.
When I picked up the car, the salesperson taught me how to use voice control, mainly through steering wheel shortcuts and wake words. Speaking towards the area around the center rearview mirror yields the highest recognition rate since the microphone is located on the ceiling. Saying 'Turn on the AC' automatically sets it to 22°C, while specifying a temperature like 'Set AC to 24°C' works too. When playing music, you can be precise with song titles or artist names—tested and confirmed with both NetEase Cloud Music and the built-in QQ Music. For navigation, you can directly state house numbers or mall names. Note that you need to connect to the car's 4G network for online services; otherwise, only basic offline commands can be recognized. Speaking too quickly may cause recognition failures, so it's best to leave a half-second gap between commands.
