Voice Control Features

Now you can simply tell your remote what you want to watch and it's on!

What can Voice Control do?


Use your voice to search, change channels, play, pause, and more. Just press the mic button on your remote and get started.
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TV, Movies, Apps and Extras.
One Remote.

 

Hopper Plus™ works with your Hopper DVR to bring your entertainment together in one place. Jump from live TV and On Demand to one of 10,000+ apps to your Smart Home devices. Control it all using your DISH Voice Remote.

 

Use Your Voice. Not Your Hands.
With DISH Voice Control.

Simply link your Amazon or Google devices to your Hopper 3, Wally, Joey, Wireless Joey, or 4K Joey and:

 

Change the channel
Search your Hopper by show/movie title, actor, or genre
Control your DVR
Pause, stop, fast-forward, rewind, and skip

Google Home requires internet-connected Hopper Plus and any Google Assistant-enabled device. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC.

Alexa Integration requires internet-connected Hopper®, Wally™, or Joey and Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, or Amazon Tap.

More features will be released soon – to give you even more hands-free control over your Hopper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply press and hold the microphone button on the DISH Voice Remote and speak clearly to change the channel, pause programming, and record your favorite shows.

  • Change the channel – Just say the name or number of your favorite channel!
  • Control what you’re watching – Pause, resume, skip forward or backward, all with your voice.
  • Search for shows and movies – Just say the name of your favorite actor or genre or search directly for your favorite content.
  • Schedule recordings – Use your voice to set recordings for what you are watching or for shows and movies coming up soon!
  • Launch Apps – DISH has a variety of apps that are integrated directly into our receivers, like Netflix and YouTube, that can be accessed through voice control technology.

  • Setting up your device is quick and easy. You will not need to purchase any additional equipment other than what is included with each device. Review the equipment requirements below and then simply follow the steps for your device on dish.com to begin your DISH entertainment experience.
  • Equipment Requirements:
    • Wi-fi Connectivity
    • Wally or Hopper DVR
    • Power source

  • Hands-Free TV™ no need to search for the remote or stop what you’re doing.
    • Easily change the channel while folding laundry or cleaning the kitchen without skipping a beat.
  • Show off for your friends and family.
    • Show the latest in DISH technology and how it makes your viewing experience the best it can be.
  • Family entertainment to try different commands and other games on the devices.
  • Get the most out of your technology.
    • Voice enabled devices make it easy to quickly browse upcoming shows, record your favorites, and find the information you need.
    • We are constantly improving our product capabilities with the help of our partners to provide you with the most comprehensive entertainment experience.

  • Use any of the voice control options from DISH with your Hopper-family receivers (All generations of Hopper, all generations of Joey) or Wally receiver.

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Ask your technician how to get Voice Remote Services featuring Otto™ Technology at time of install. Internet connection, active subscription and purchase of Voice Remote are required to use voice feature. View Quick Start Guide