Overview
Dictation, or in-app voice controls, is available for the Fubo app on Apple TV devices.
Use Dictation to play a channel, search for programming to watch, or navigate between pages of the Fubo app on your Apple TV.
This guide discusses the basics of using Dictation on Fubo and the different ways to use it.
🎤 How to use Dictation
- Once you’ve signed in to Fubo and selected a profile, you can use dictation on any page in the Fubo app
- Press and release the microphone button on your Apple TV remote to bring up the dictation menu
- Then, press and hold the microphone button on your Apple TV remote and start speaking
- Find examples listed below for how to use Dictation
📺 Play a Channel
- Say “watch” or “play” before a channel name to start playing that channel
Examples:
- “Play ESPN”
- “Watch STARZ”
🔍 Search for Programming
- Say a channel or network name (without saying “play” or “watch” first)
- Say a team or league name
- Say a show or movie title
Examples:
- “ESPN”
- “Miami Heat”
- “Mission: Impossible”
🧑💻 Navigate to a Page
- Say the name of a top-level page in the Fubo app to navigate to that page
Examples:
- “Home”
- “Guide”
- “My Stuff”
- “Sports”
- “Shows”
- “Movies”
🙋 Additional Questions
Dictation isn’t working on my Apple TV; what can I do?
First, make sure Dictation is enabled on your Apple TV. To do this:
- Exit the Fubo app
- From your Apple TV Home screen, navigate to Settings > General > Dictation
- If Dictation is turned off, make sure it’s toggled to ON
If Dictation is turned on, yet you’re still unable to use it, try updating your Fubo app:
- If you need help updating your Fubo app, see: How do I update my Fubo app?
For Latino subscribers, make sure your device language is set correctly. To do this:
- Exit the Fubo app
- From your Apple TV Home screen, navigate to Settings > General > Apple TV Languages
- Choose Spanish (LatAm)
I can use Siri, but I don't see the Dictation menu; what can I do?
To use Dictation, press and release the microphone button first to access the Dictation menu. Once you see the Dictation menu, press and hold the microphone button and start speaking to use Dictation.
Can I disable Dictation?
You can disable Dictation. To do this:
- Exit the Fubo app
- From your Apple TV Home screen, navigate to Settings > General > Dictation
- Toggle Dictation to OFF