Alice
Alert
Alice is available in Yandex Maps if the language selected in your device settings is:
- Russian on iOS devices.
- Russian or Turkish on Android devices.
You can use your voice to communicate with Alice. For example, you can ask her to find information online or plot a route to the desired point so that you don't get distracted from driving.
In order for Alice to hear you, allow the app to access the microphone.
Enable Alice
To talk to Alice in the app:
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Tap (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
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Select Settings → Alice.
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Enable the Alice option to activate the voice assistant. To activate Alice, tap .
Where Alice is available
- On the home screen.
- On the route navigation screen.
- In the Yandex Search bar.
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Enable the Voice activation option to activate Alice with your voice.
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Select the phrase you want to use to activate Alice: Alice (default) or Yandex.
Calls with Alice
Calls with Alice are available on devices:
- With Android 10 and above.
- With iOS 15 and above.
You can call numbers from your contact list using Alice. To set up calls with Alice:
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Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in, tap .
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Tap or activate Alice with your voice and say "Call".
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Allow Yandex Maps to access your contacts by tapping Allow.
Within a few minutes, Yandex Maps will sync with your contacts. After that, you will be able to make calls with Alice.
For example, say “Alice, call mom”. Depending on your device model, either a call will start or a screen with the dialed number will open after the voice command. If multiple numbers are linked to the contact, Alice ask which one to call.