Question 1

How do I add voice commands with annyang?

Accepted Answer

Define commands using an object where keys are voice phrases and values are callback functions, then use annyang.addCommands() and start(). For example, 'search for *term': (term) => console.log(term) handles dynamic inputs.

Question 2

annyang vs using the Web Speech API directly: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

annyang simplifies the Web Speech API by abstracting command management and reducing boilerplate, ideal for quick setups. However, direct API use offers more control for complex recognition settings or custom event handling.

Question 3

Does annyang work on mobile browsers like iPhone?

Accepted Answer

annyang works on browsers supporting the SpeechRecognition API, but iOS Safari has limited or no support, so functionality may be restricted on Apple mobile devices, requiring fallback strategies.

Question 4

Can annyang recognize multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by setting the language via annyang.setLanguage('lang-code'), but support depends on the browser's SpeechRecognition API, and not all languages may be available consistently across platforms.

Question 5

How to customize the speech recognition GUI in annyang?

Accepted Answer

Integrate Speech KITT, a separate library, to add and customize a GUI. This involves including its scripts and CSS, then configuring themes and controls to match your design, as detailed in the Speech KITT documentation.

Question 6

What browsers fully support annyang?

Accepted Answer

annyang works best in browsers with robust SpeechRecognition API support, such as Chrome and Edge. Firefox has partial implementation, and Safari on iOS is largely unsupported, so check current compatibility tables.

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