What is voice control?
Voice control lets you use your voice to control the video player. For example, you can use your voice to fast-forward or rewind the video by 10 seconds, hands-free.
How do Player Voice Controls work?
You’ll see a Use Voice Controls button below the video player on the watch page.
When you tap the button, a dialog box appears with a list of supported voice commands and a link to the FAQs.
In the Voice Controls dialog box, after you select Start Listening, your browser asks for microphone access. Depending on your browser, you may see options like:
- Allow while visiting the site
Gives you access for the entire session or until the browser is closed.
- Allow this time
If you refresh the page or return later, you are asked again for permission.
- Never allow
This blocks your microphone access until you manually change the settings.
If you choose Allow while visiting the site or Allow this time, the button below the video player updates to show Say Play, meaning voice control is active.
Once you allow access, you can start using voice commands:
- Say “Play” to play the video
- Say “Pause” or “Stop” to pause the video
- Say “Skip Forward” to forward by 10 seconds
- Say “Skip Back” to rewind by 10 seconds
If you choose Never allow, voice controls won’t work. The button will stay in its original state and continue to show Use Voice Controls.
What data does this feature access?
We only access your voice through your device’s microphone if you give permission. Your browser, such as Chrome, Safari, or Edge, manages microphone access.
Does YouPorn store my microphone or voice control settings?
No. YouPorn doesn’t store this information in cookies, local storage, or databases. We also don’t store whether you’ve turned voice control on or off. Your browser manages and remembers those settings.
How long is microphone access stored?
The browser stores the permission based on your selection; YouPorn doesn't store it.
How do I turn off the Player Voice Controls feature?
To turn off the Player Voice Controls, under the video on the watch page, select Stop Listening.
How do I change or turn off my microphone’s access/permissions?
To change, including turning off, your microphone’s access/permissions, go to your browser’s site settings and allow or block your microphone access/permissions for the site.
The exact steps may vary depending on your browser and device, and we recommend using a search engine to help find the answer for your needs. For example, you can search 'How do I turn off my microphone access/permissions for Chrome on a desktop?'
Do Player Voice Controls work differently if I’m not logged in?
No. You get the same experience if you're logged in or logged out of YouPorn.
Does this feature work in Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)?
Yes. Player Voice Controls behave the same in PWAs as in a browser.
Do you store my voice input?
No. Voice input is converted to text and used only to trigger player commands; your voice isn't stored.
Do you use voice input for ads or recommendations?
No. Only recognized commands are processed. All other audio is ignored and discarded.
Which browsers support Player Voice Controls?
Player Voice Controls work in most modern browsers that support the Web Speech API. These include:
- Chrome (version 33 and up)
- Edge (version 79 and up)
- Safari (iOS 14.5+ and macOS 14.1 and up)
- Chrome for Android (version 33 and up)
- Samsung Internet (version 4 and up)
- Opera (version 20 and up)
Some browsers don’t fully support the Web Speech API. If you're using one of the following, voice controls may not work:
- Firefox
- Opera Mini
- Internet Explorer
If you're unsure whether your browser supports voice controls, check your browser version or try enabling the feature on the video player.
Is my browser doing the voice recognition?
No. The browser provides mic access. The Web Speech API does the voice recognition.
Which API is used?
The Web Speech API is used. To learn more about the Web Speech API, check out Using the Web Speech API - Web APIs | MDN.