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Talk to your R1 using the Push-to-Talk button

The R1's primary way of interacting with its AI assistant is the Push-to-Talk (PTT) side button — press and hold it to speak, then release to let the device respond.

What you should know

  • Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the device while you speak your question or request.
  • Release the button when you're done talking; the R1 processes your request and responds audibly and on its 2.88" touchscreen.
  • For tasks on connected apps, the Large Action Model (LAM) can carry out multi-step actions based on what you say, using the accounts linked in Rabbit Hole.
  • You can start a new request at any time by pressing PTT again, without waiting for the previous response to finish.

Why it matters

PTT is the core interaction model of the R1 — nearly everything the device does starts with a voice request captured through this button, so understanding how to use it well shapes your entire experience with the device.

Best practices

  • Hold the button down for your entire request rather than tapping it, so the full question is captured.
  • Speak naturally and wait for the response before pressing PTT again to avoid talking over the device.

Common problems and fixes

R1 doesn't seem to hear the request
Make sure the button is fully held down while speaking, not just tapped, and check that you're not covering the microphone area.
Responses are cut off or delayed
Confirm you have a stable Wi-Fi or data connection, since voice requests are processed online.

Tips and tricks

  • Keep requests reasonably specific — the R1 tends to handle a clear, single request better than a long string of unrelated asks in one PTT press.

Frequently asked questions

Does the R1 listen all the time?

No — it's built around Push-to-Talk, meaning it only actively listens for a request while you're holding the PTT button down.