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How to Cook Hands-Free with Voice Commands and Gestures

Learn how to navigate recipes without touching your phone using CamCook's hands-free cooking mode with voice commands and gesture controls.

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Why Cook Hands-Free?

We've all been there: hands covered in flour, raw chicken, or olive oil, and you need to check the next step in your recipe. The result? A messy phone screen and the constant struggle of washing your hands mid-cook.

CamCook's hands-free cooking mode solves this problem by letting you control your cooking experience entirely through voice commands and simple gestures. Your phone stays clean, your focus stays on the food, and cooking becomes truly seamless.

Getting Started with Hands-Free Mode

1. Set Up Your Cooking Station

Before you start cooking, position your phone in landscape mode at a safe distance from heat and splatter. Use a phone stand or prop it against something stable where the camera can see your cooking area clearly.

2. Start Your Recipe

Select your recipe and tap "Start Cooking." CamCook automatically switches to hands-free mode, activating both voice recognition and gesture detection.

3. Use Voice Commands

Simply speak these commands naturally while you cook:

  • "Next" - Move to the next step
  • "Repeat" - Hear the current step again
  • "Pause" - Pause the cooking session
  • "Ingredients" - Review the ingredient list
  • "Timer" - Start or check timers

4. Try Gesture Controls

Prefer not to speak? Use these simple gestures:

  • Nod your head - Move to the next step
  • Shake your head - Go back to the previous step
  • Wave your hand - Pause or play
  • Thumbs up - Confirm a step is complete

Pro Tips for Hands-Free Cooking

  • Speak clearly but naturally - You don't need to shout or over-enunciate. CamCook is designed to understand conversational speech.
  • Position yourself in frame - Make sure your upper body is visible for gesture recognition to work best.
  • Use good lighting - Better lighting helps CamCook see your gestures more accurately.
  • Ask questions anytime - Say "What does sauté mean?" or "How do I know when it's done?" and get instant answers.

Unlock Hands-Free with CamCook Pro

Hands-free cooking with voice and gesture controls is available exclusively to CamCook Pro members. Upgrade today to cook without boundaries and keep your phone clean while you create amazing meals.