Webex Assistant Voice Command Reference
A list of voice commands, and the expected responses from the Webex Assistant.
Webex Assistant for Devices
|
Domain |
Intent |
Typical Reply |
Example Commands |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| active_meeting | decision | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Create a decision to move ahead with the latest proposal We have made a decision to delay the product launch date | Adds the text after the "decision" keyword as a "Decision" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | highlight_that | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Highlight that Make a note of that Save that as a highlight | Adds the previous sentence in the transcript as a "Note" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | note | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Create a note that we updated the proposal Make a note that the meeting is called to order at 6:20pm | Adds the text after the "note" keyword as a "Note" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | post_action_item | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Create an action-item to review the slide deck New action-item for Chad to update the report Take an action for Chad to update the report | Adds the text after the "action item" keyword as an "Action Item" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | set_agenda | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Create an agenda for this meeting to review our go-to-market release Today's agenda is to decide the next steps in the project | Adds the text after the "agenda" keyword as an "Agenda" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | set_summary | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
In summary, we are moving ahead with Friday's release plan To summarize, we need to allot more time to address tech debt | Adds the text after the "summary" keyword as a "Summary" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | task | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
Create a task to review the list of candidates Generate a support ticket for the network connection issue and assign it to Matt | Adds the text after the "task" keyword as an "Action Item" highlight for the meeting. |
| active_meeting | unknown | That feature is only available when you’re on a call that includes Webex Assistant. |
I'm not sure what he decided to do I hope these notes are sufficient for the meeting We already have a few action items listed on our the board | Requests any other unsupported action related to the meeting highlights. |
| device | decrease_volume |
Decrease volume Lower the volume Turn down the volume Turn the volume down Volume down | Directs the system to lower the audio output level, without specifying an amount. | |
| device | disable_bluetooth | Bluetooth is disabled. To enable Bluetooth, say "OK Webex, turn on Bluetooth". |
Disable bluetooth Turn bluetooth off | Directs the system to disable the bluetooth system. Note the actual effect is disabling the system not ending a particular connection, though we don't expect users to make this distinction well. |
| device | disable_camera | This device doesn't currently support camera control. |
Camera off Stop video Turn off camera | Directs the system to stop sending the video stream from the device's camera into the call. |
| device | disable_do_not_disturb | I turned off Do Not Disturb mode. This device can receive incoming calls. |
Turn Do Not Disturb off Exit do not disturb Turn off do not disturb mode | Directs the system to leave do-not-disturb mode, i.e. stop blocking incoming calls. |
| device | disable_speaker_tracking | I turned SpeakerTrack off. |
Disable speaker track Stop voice tracker Turn off speaker tracking | Directs the system to disable SpeakerTrack, which dynamically crops the video feed around the speaker (detecting motion + sound). |
| device | disable_speakers |
Mute volume Speakers off | Directs the system to disable the audio output on the device. | |
| device | display_information_page | I'm not able to help you do that on this device. |
Bring up the information page What's your network settings? Show me device info Software version | Directs the system to display information about the device, e.g. IP address, software version, settings |
| device | enable_bluetooth | I turned on Bluetooth. This device is now discoverable as "Test01 Webex". |
Connect bluetooth Turn on bluetooth | Directs the system to enable the bluetooth system. Note the actual effect is enabling the system not making a particular connection, though we don't expect users to make this distinction well. |
| device | enable_camera | This device doesn't currently support camera control. |
Start video Turn on my video Turn on the camera Video on | Directs the system to start sending the video stream from the device's camera into the call. |
| device | enable_do_not_disturb | I turned on Do Not Disturb mode. All incoming calls will be automatically rejected. |
Block all calls Do not disturb Turn on do not disturb mode | Directs the system to enter do-not-disturb mode, i.e. start blocking incoming calls. |
| device | enable_speaker_tracking | I turned SpeakerTrack on. |
Turn speaker tracking on Enable speaker tracker Turn on speaker track | Directs the system to enable SpeakerTrack, which dynamically crops the video feed around the speaker (detecting motion + sound). |
| device | enable_speakers |
Turn speakers on Unmute device Volume on | Directs the system to enable the audio output on the device. | |
| device | increase_volume |
Increase the volume Increase volume Raise the volume level Turn up the volume Volume up | Directs the system to raise the audio output level, without specifying an amount. | |
| device | maximize_selfview |
Make self view full screen Full screen self view Maximize my self view Maximize self view | Directs the system to show the camera feed preview in fullscreen mode. | |
| device | minimize_selfview |
Minimize my self view Exit full screen Minimize self view | Directs the system to show the camera feed preview in a small frame in the corner of the screen. | |
| device | mute_microphone | Hmmm. I can't control the microphone when we're not in a meeting. |
Disable the mic Mute Mute me Mute mic Mute microphone Mute my microphone Mute the microphone | Directs the system to disable all audio input on the device (both to the call and to the Assistant). |
| device | open_whiteboard | This device doesn't support whiteboards. |
New whiteboard Close the whiteboard please Delete this whiteboard Delete whiteboards Open a whiteboard please Store this whiteboard | Directs the system to show whiteboards that are available to open. |
| device | pause_recording | That feature isn't supported on this device yet. |
Pause current recording Pause the recording Recording pause | Directs the system to pause a meeting recording, i.e. temporarily stop the recording process without closing the recording file. |
| device | resume_recording | I'm not able to help you with that just yet. |
Continue recording Return to recording | Directs the system to continue recording after being paused. |
| device | set_volume |
Lower the volume to 50 percent Set the volume to 10 Audio at highest Set volume Volume to 8 | Directs the system to set the audio output level to a particular value. | |
| device | start_recording | OK! This meeting is now being recorded. |
Record the meeting Start recording this meeting Record meeting Record this meeting Start recording | Directs the system to begin recording the ongoing meeting. |
| device | start_screen_share | Hmmm. There aren't any screens to share. You can use your Webex app to share wirelessly, or try plugging in a display cable. |
Share my screen Start sharing my screen Share screen Start screen share | Directs the system to share the screen from an attached personal device to the display. Note that wireless screen share will not work until authentication is implemented, but queries about wireless screen share still belong in this intent. |
| device | stop_recording | Hmmm. This meeting wasn't being recorded. |
Stop recording this meeting Stop recording Turn off recording | Directs the system to end the meeting recording (closing the recording file). |
| device | stop_screen_share | Hmmm. There aren't any screens being shared. If you're sharing wirelessly, check your Webex app and stop sharing there. |
End the screen share Stop sharing my screen Stop screen share Stop sharing Stop sharing screen | Directs the system to stop sharing from a personal device screen to the Room device display, whether connected wirelessly or with a display cable. |
| device | turn_off_selfview |
Don't show self view Turn Selfview Off Turn off self View | Directs the system to disable the on-screen camera feed preview. | |
| device | turn_on_selfview |
Turn Selfview On Turn on self view Display self view Show self View | Directs the system to show the on-screen camera feed preview (in minimized mode by default). | |
| device | unmute_microphone | I turned the microphone on. |
Turn microphone on Unmute Unmute microphone | Directs the system to enable all audio input on the device. |
| general | back |
Go back Previous Undo | Within a scrollable view, directs the system to shift the view leftward or upward. Elsewhere, return to previous dialogue state. | |
| general | confirm | OK. Adding John Rossi to the call. |
Correct Okay Right Yes | Accepts a suggested action. |
| general | dismiss |
Close Dismiss Go to sleep Shut down | Directs the system to immediately stop listening, hide the UI, and end the dialogue. | |
| general | exit |
Cancel Exit Nevermind Stop | Directs the system to exit or end the current activity, whatever it is e.g. an ongoing call or a dialogue. | |
| general | goodbye | Alright, goodbye! |
Bye Goodbye Talk to you later | Bids goodbye to the system, ending the current activity, whatever it is. |
| general | greet | Hi there! |
Good morning Hello Hi Yo | Greets the system to get attention. |
| general | greet_goodbye | Hello! |
Aloha Ciao | Addresses the system with an expression that can be either a greeting and a farewell according to the context. |
| general | help | I'm Webex Assistant. I'm here to help you and your team work better together. |
Help Help me with meetings How can you help me? What can you do? | Requests general assistance about what commands are supported. |
| general | how_are_you | I'm doing fine, thanks for asking. |
How are you doing today? How are you? How is everything? | Greets the system expressing sympathy for its wellbeing. |
| general | more |
Next page Show me the next page Show more | Within a scrollable view, directs the system to shift the view rightward or downward. In a focus view, directs the system to deselect the focused item. | |
| general | negate | Sure thing. Tell me again, who would you like to call? |
No No no None of these Nope | Rejects suggested action(s). |
| general | select | Got it. I'm adding John Rossi to the call. |
Call 8 Option 1 The first one | Within a numbered carousel view, directs the system to select a particular option. |
| general | select_page | Hmmm. I didn't catch that. |
Page 2 Page 5 | Within a scrollable view, directs the system to shift the view to a particular page. (Not supported) |
| general | specify_number | Got it. I'm adding John Rossi to the call. |
1 10 | Provides numeric requirements for selecting an option, or, can be used to specify a time in context of calendaring flow. |
| general | start_over | Sure thing. Tell me again, who would you like to call? |
Go back to the start Start at the beginning Start over Try again | Within a dialogue flow, directs the system to reset at the first stage of the dialogue flow. |
| general | timeout | Hmmm. I didn't catch that. | Intent for queries that are empty (other than punctuation). | |
| general | wait | OK! |
Hold on Pause Wait a minute | Directs the system to delay then prompt again. |
| general | whats_up | I'm looking for new ways to help with meetings and collaboration. |
What are you up to? What's happening? What's up? | Greets the system expressing interest in activities. |
| identity | age | Well, the concept of age doesn't exist in my world. |
How old are you? What is your age? | Requests information about the system's age. |
| identity | are_you_there | I'm Webex Assistant. I can help you work with your team better. |
Are you there? Where are you? | Asks if the assistant is active. Small talk intent. |
| identity | creator | Cisco Systems designed me. |
Who created you? Who is your creator? | Requests information about the system's development. |
| identity | introduce | I'm Webex Assistant. I'm here to help you and your team work better together. |
What is your name? Who are you? | Requests information about the system's identity. |
| identity | other_languages | I speak the following languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian and Portuguese |
Can you speak French? What languages do you speak? Show language options | Requests information about language support. |
| identity | other_smart_assistants | I'm an assistant for meetings and collaboration, not a personal assistant. |
Are you like the other assistants? Do you know the other assistants? | Requests information comparing the system to other intelligent assistants. |
| identity | spark_and_ai | I'm a meeting assistant trained using advanced language and machine learning algorithms. |
Are you a genius? Do you really understand? | Requests information about the system's intelligence. |
| identity | where_are_we | We're in Test01 Webex. |
What's the name of this room? Where are we? | Requests information about the user's location. |
| identity | where_from | I'm from Cisco Systems, which has offices all over the world. |
Where are you from? Where do you live? | Requests information about the system's origin. |
| meetings | accept_incoming_call | Hmmm. There aren't any calls to answer. |
Accept incoming call Answer Answer the call Get that | Directs the system to connect (answer) an incoming call. |
| meetings | call_number | OK. Tell me the phone number you'd like to call. |
Call number I want to call a phone number Start a call to this number Telephone number | Directs the system to start a call to an unspecified phone number. |
| meetings | call_person | Call 1234562468, right? |
Add Robert to this video call Call Call John Smith Call one two three four five six two four six eight Contact John S M I T H Dial 123 456 2468 Dial number 1941 Make a call | Directs the system to start a call to a person. The person may be unspecified or identified by name, spelled out name or phone number, and potentially restricted by job title, group affiliation or location. |
| meetings | confirm_name | Which one would you like to call? |
Carlton Farmer Donna M A J I N D E R X U M E I Wang | Provides or reiterates the name of a person. |
| meetings | confirm_title | Hmmm. I didn't catch that. |
The C S M The Senior Corporate Counsel | Provides or reiterates the job title of a person. |
| meetings | end_call |
End call End the meeting Hang up Stop the meeting | Directs the system to leave or end a call or meeting. | |
| meetings | join_meeting | Hmmm. Looks like we're already in a meeting. To join a different meeting or place a call, you'll need to end this one first. |
Join the 9:00 meeting Join the meeting Let's get started Start meeting | Directs the system to connect to a meeting on the device's calendar. |
| meetings | join_pmr | Hmmm. Looks like we're already in a meeting. |
Call John Smith's Personal Room Join PMR of M A R Y Join my PMR Join my Personal Room | Directs the system to connect to a Webex Personal Room. |
| meetings | lock_meeting | I'm not able to help you with that just yet. |
Lock meeting Lock my meeting Lock my room Lock this meeting | Directs the system to lock the meeting. |
| meetings | reject_incoming_call | Hmmm. There aren't any calls to answer. |
Decline call Ignore call Reject call | Directs the system to reject an incoming call. |
| meetings | show_favorites | Hmmm. I'm not sure how to help with that. |
Show my favorite contacts Show my favorites Speed dial |
Available in English only. Directs the system to start a call to a person that is part of the favorite contacts list for that user. |
| meetings | unlock_meeting | That feature isn't supported on this device yet. |
Unlock meeting Unlock my call Unlock waiting room | Directs the system to unlock the meeting. |
| meetings | unsupported_operation | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Browse my org chart Mute Mary's microphone Transcribe this meeting, please | Directs the system to do one of a variety of actions that are not (yet) supported, e.g. transcribe meetings, send meeting notifications, display directory information. |
| scheduling | check_schedule | This room is available for the rest of the day. Do you want me to reserve it for you? |
Are there any meetings in here? Is this room available? Is this room free for 30 minutes? What meetings are there this morning? When is my next meeting? When is this room available? Room schedule Show calendar Show my calendar | Requests information about the room's availability according to the device's calendar. |
| scheduling | extend_meeting | We’re not in a meeting, so there isn’t a meeting to extend. |
Can I extend this room reservation? Book it for 5 more minutes Extend the meeting Extend the meeting by 15 minutes Push the meeting to end in 30 minutes | Directs the system to extend a room reservation. |
| scheduling | get_date | Today is Monday, the 5th of March, 2018 |
What day is it today? What's the date? | Requests the date information for a particular day. |
| scheduling | get_date_time_unsupported | I'm not able to help with other dates and timezones just yet. |
What time is it in Cleveland? What's the time in Eastern time? When is Eid this year? Which time zone is Alaska in? | Requests the date or time for another timezone, another day or a non-meeting calendar event, e.g. holidays. |
| scheduling | get_time | It's 2:30 PM. |
What is the current time? What time is it? What's the time? | Requests the current time. |
| scheduling | schedule_meeting | Got it! I can reserve this room until 2 PM. Is that right? |
Can I book this room? Book the room starting at 5:45 pm Make a reservation up to 5 PM Reserve from 3:30 to 4 Schedule a 30 minute meeting Schedule a follow-up for tomorrow at 9 Set up a meeting at 11 a.m | Directs the system to create a meeting invitation with another person. |
| scheduling | specify_time_or_duration | Hmmm. I'm not sure how to help with that. |
At 10 AM tomorrow For 3 hours From 1:30 PM to 4 In 1 hour Until 3 PM | Provides time requirements of a meeting or calendar view. |
| scheduling | unsupported_scheduling | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Can you check someone's availability for me? When is the meeting over? Cancel the next meeting Postpone the upcoming meeting Reschedule the 9:30 booking | Directs the system to do one of a variety of scheduling actions that are not (yet) supported, e.g. cancel meetings, move meetings, display meeting information. |
| smart_room | brighten_lights | Hmmm. I'm not sure how to help with that. |
Brighten the lights Turn up the lights | Directs the system to brighten the lights in the room. |
| smart_room | close_shades | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Close the blinds Close the shades |
Available in English only. Directs the system to close the window shades in the room. |
| smart_room | control_thermostat | I'm not designed to control the temperature. |
Set the thermostat Turn up the temperature | Directs the system to control the thermostat in the room. |
| smart_room | dim_lights | Hmmm. I'm not sure how to help with that. |
Dim the lights Turn down the light | Directs the system to dim the lights in the room. |
| smart_room | open_shades | I can't help with that just yet. |
Open the blinds Open the shades |
Available in English only. Directs the system to open the window shades in the room. |
| smart_room | set_temperature | Hmmm. I'm not sure how to help with that. |
Set the temperature to 68 degrees Turn the heat to 25 degrees | Directs the system to set the temperature in the room to a particular value. |
| smart_room | turn_lights_off | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Lights off Turn off the lights Turn the lights off | Directs the system to turn off the lights in the room. |
| smart_room | turn_lights_on | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Lights on Turn on the lights Turn the lights on | Directs the system to turn on the lights in the room. |
| smart_room | turn_party_mode_off | I'm not sure how to help you with that yet. |
Party mode off Stop the party Turn off party mode |
Available in English only. Directs the system to turn the party mode off in the room. |
| smart_room | turn_party_mode_on | I can't help with that just yet. |
Party mode on Start the party Turn on party mode |
Available in English only. Directs the system to turn the party mode on in the room. |
| unrelated | ask_about_ai | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning help computers to learn from experience without being explicitly programmed. |
Can I trust artificial intelligence? How does AI work? Tell me more about machine learning What is artificial intelligence? | Requests information about artificial intelligence. |
| unrelated | ask_about_cisco | Cisco is a market leader in networking hardware, telecommunication equipment and collaboration technology. |
Tell me about Cisco What does Cisco do? What's Cisco? | Requests information about Cisco. |
| unrelated | book_flights_and_hotels | Travel booking is outside my area of expertise. |
Can you book 3 adult flight tickets to Hawaii? Get me an economy flight to Maine Hotels in Boston | Directs the system to arrange a flight or hotel booking. |
| unrelated | calculate | I'm not a great mathematician. |
27 times 77 What is ten minus eleven? What's 12 divided by 6? | Directs the system to perform a mathematical calculation. |
| unrelated | check_weather | I'm not designed to know the weather. |
How is the weather in London? Is it raining? Weather today What is the forecast next week for Busan? | Requests information about weather forecasts. |
| unrelated | compliment | Thanks! |
Fantastic Nice job Well done | Expresses appreciation of system abilities. |
| unrelated | control_timer_and_alarm | I'm not built to set timers or alarms. |
Erase all alarms tomorrow Postpone my 8 PM alarm Set 6 a.m. alarm Start a 2 minute timer Stop the timer | Directs the system to set or change a timer or alarm. |
| unrelated | convert_unit | I'm not trained to convert units. |
Convert 5 liters to ounces How many Euros is 500 Pesos? | Directs the system to perform a conversion between units. |
| unrelated | get_finance_info | I don't know. Finance is not my strong suit. |
Latest Euro exchange rate What's Cisco's stock price? | Requests information about financial markets. |
| unrelated | get_music | Music isn't my area of expertise. |
Best of Rihanna playlist Play some music Something like a 90's punk song that is alternative | Directs the system to find or play a music album, artist or track. |
| unrelated | get_news | I'm not a newscaster. |
Read me the news feed Today's sports scores What's the latest headline from the New York Times? | Requests information about headline news. |
| unrelated | get_ride | Booking rides isn't my area of expertise. |
Call me a ride home Get us a cab please Rideshare cost to the airport | Directs the system to arrange a car ride. |
| unrelated | get_traffic_navigation | I'm not able to help with traffic or navigation. |
Directions to Starbucks How long will it take to get to Chicago? Traffic report for Highway 10 | Requests information about road traffic or navigation. |
| unrelated | insult | I'm always trying my best to help you. |
That's not a good answer at all You are not good | Expresses dissatisfaction with system abilities. |
| unrelated | send_feedback | Got it! |
I found a bug I want to send feedback Let me make a suggestion | Directs the system to note feedback about system behavior. |
| unrelated | tell_joke | I'm not designed to tell jokes. |
Can you tell me a joke? Make me laugh Tell me a joke | Directs the system to tell a joke. |
| unrelated | unknown | Hmmm. I'm not sure what you meant by that. |
Blah blah blah Do you have any games? How do you spell Phoenix? How tall is the tallest pyramid? I need a wide leather belt Open houses tomorrow near me Put on a classic horror movie Send me 2 large anchovy pizzas Turn on the TV What does mindmeld do? What's your favorite color? Who is the CEO of Cisco? Who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird? | Requests any other information or action. |
Proactive Join Responses
|
Response |
Example |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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Accepted |
Yes Yes, please Join |
The user confirms the proactive prompt to join the upcoming meeting |
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Rejected |
No Oh, no no Go away |
The user rejects the proactive prompt to join the upcoming meeting |
|
No Response |
" " |
Either there was no user in the room at the time of the Proactive Join prompt or the user chose to stay silent until the prompt times out in 15 sec |
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Unrelated |
Looks like there is a What’s the news? |
There was an unexpected response to the Proactive Join prompt that cannot be categorized under any of the supported intents. This usually happens when people in the room are having a conversation and the the Assistant picks up random chatter instead of the response to Proactive Join. |
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Exited |
Help Call |
The user exited the Proactive Join prompt by giving another command to the Assistant instead. |
|
Error |
" " |
These prompts were never seen by the user because they were triggered under the wrong conditions but were registered as a problematic prompt on the metrics services. |
