Tenniix Voice Commands: Full List for Hands-Free Play

John White

Tenniix voice commands let you run the machine without touching the app: wake the wristband with "Hi Tenniix," say a mode, a shot type, or a parameter, and the machine responds with a voice confirmation. The command set covers starting and stopping, ball types, speed and spin, placement, rally patterns, and difficulty levels. This reference lists the commands documented in the official Users Guide, grouped by function, so you can find what you need mid-session.

How Voice Control Works

Voice control runs through the Tenniix Voice Armband Module, a wristband that pairs with the machine over Bluetooth. The wristband listens for a wake word, matches your command against the machine's command set, and the machine announces what it is doing. Each successful command gets a spoken confirmation, which doubles as an error check — if you hear the wrong response, the machine heard something different from what you intended.

Before voice control works, the armband must be paired. The first-time procedure is: machine powered on, wristband powered off, then press and hold the one-press voice control button for at least 10 seconds. The wristband announces "Entering pair mode," flashes red and green while pairing, and completes the connection within about three meters of the machine, announcing "pairing completed." A solid green light means connected; a solid red light means not connected. After the first pair, the wristband reconnects automatically on later power-ons.

The machine must also be placed correctly before voice commands. The official guide ties command behavior to placement — "Move Rally" and "Baseline Ball" describe landing positions relative to you, so a machine set up at the wrong angle serves those commands correctly but into the wrong places. Set up the machine first, then wake the wristband.

The command list below comes from the official English guide. Voice prompts on your device may use slightly different phrasing as the software updates; the official Users Guide remains the reference for the current list.

Start, Stop, and Pause Commands

The essential commands are the four that start and stop training. Wake the wristband before anything else, and use "Go To Sleep" when you want it to stop listening.

Function Command Confirmation
Wake the voice controller Hi Tenniix Hello
Enter standby mode Go To Sleep Ok, Bye
Start feeding Game Start Ok, Game Start
Pause feeding Game Pause Ok, Game Pause
Feed one test ball Shot Test Ok, Test One Ball

"Shot Test" is the most underused command on this list. It feeds a single ball so you can confirm the machine is serving normally before a full drill — a one-ball check that prevents five minutes of misset feeds. Use it whenever you change ball type or placement.

Adjusting Speed and Spin by Voice

Speed and spin adjustments are the commands you will use most during a live session, because they work without interrupting the feed. The machine keeps feeding while you make the adjustment.

Function Command Confirmation
Serve faster Serve Fast Ok, Speed Up
Serve slower Serve Slow Ok, Slow Down
More spin Spin More Ok, Spin Faster
Less spin Spin Less Ok, Spin Slower
No spin No Spin Ok, No Spin
Longer interval Longer Interval Ok, Longer Interval
Shorter interval Shorter Interval Ok, Shorter Interval
Higher trajectory Higher Shot Ok, Higher Shot
Lower trajectory Lower Shot Ok, Lower Shot

The pattern to remember: the command names are ordinary English, and the machine confirms with a short acknowledgment. "Spin More" returns "Ok, Spin Faster," which sounds odd at first but is simply the machine's confirmation vocabulary. Learn the confirmations as well as the commands, because the confirmation is your only feedback loop when you are in position and cannot see the armband.

Placement commands follow the same pattern. "Forehand Return" and "Backhand Return" aim the feed to each side, "Forehand and Backhand" alternates sides, and the machine confirms with "Ok, Forehand, Backhand, Alternating." Position can also be fine-tuned in the app; the voice layer is built for the adjustments that happen between points, not for detailed configuration.

Switching Modes Hands-Free

Mode and ball-type commands change what the machine does without a trip to the app. The official guide lists the training and match modes plus the shot types that feed them.

Function Command Confirmation
Training mode Training Mode Ok, Training Mode
Match mode Match Mode Ok, Match Mode
Reset position Position Reset Ok, Position Reset
Baseline ball Baseline Ball Ok, Baseline Ball
Short ball Short Ball Ok, Short Ball
Feed ball Feed Ball Ok, Feed Ball
Volley shot Volley Shot Ok, Volley Shot
Kill shot Kill Shot Ok, Kill Shot
Moon ball Moon Ball Ok, Moon Ball
Hand feed Hand Feed Ok, Hand Feed
Topspin Top Spin Ok, Top Spin
Backspin Back Spin Ok, Back Spin

Rally patterns add the match dimension. "Baseline Rally" confirms as "Ok, Rally," "Deep And Short Rally" confirms as "Ok, Deep And Short," "Move Rally" confirms as "Ok, Moving," and "Spin Rally" confirms as "Ok, Mix Spin." The match style's difficulty is adjustable by voice too: the Versus Mode has three levels, selected with "Level One," "Level Two," or "Level Three."

A useful session flow ties the groups together. Wake the wristband, say "Training Mode," choose "Baseline Ball," run "Shot Test," adjust with "Serve Fast" or "Spin More," and finish with "Game Pause." Each step has a confirmation, so the whole session runs hands-free from the baseline.

When Voice Commands Don't Respond

Voice failures fall into three groups, and each has a distinct fix. Start with the armband's indicator light, which tells you whether the problem is the connection or the command.

If the light is red or dark, the armband is not connected. Re-pair it: machine on, wristband off, hold the one-press button for at least 10 seconds within three meters, and wait for "pairing completed." If the light is green but commands do nothing, check the wake word first — the wristband must hear "Hi Tenniix" before it listens for commands. If it wakes but mishears commands, repeat the command with a clearer gap between words; the machine confirms what it heard, so a wrong confirmation means it heard a different phrase.

Two less obvious causes come from the official guidance. If commands work in some positions but not others, the machine's placement is the suspect — commands describe landing positions relative to the setup, so reposition per the placement diagram. If the armband connects but the machine ignores it entirely, the app connection is worth checking too, since the machine can only act on one control channel reliably at a time; the app and armband share the same device state.

For persistent problems, the troubleshooting guide walks through connection, pairing, and device-state checks in order. Do not try to fix the armband by disassembling it — the official path is re-pairing first, then support.

Voice vs. App: A Quick Reference

Task Voice App
Start and pause feeding Game Start / Game Pause Mode start and stop controls
Change speed and spin mid-session Serve Fast, Spin More, etc. Sliders while the feed runs
Choose modes and ball types Training Mode, Baseline Ball, etc. Mode and drill library
Build a custom drill Not available Customize option with full parameters
Check battery and status Limited Full status display
Update firmware Not available Update prompt in device settings

The division of labor is clear: voice handles the adjustments that happen while you are on court, and the app handles configuration, status, and updates. A practical routine uses both — set the drill in the app, run the session with voice, and review the data in the app afterward. The Voice Armband Module is the add-on that makes the voice layer possible, and the official Users Guide holds the current command list and pairing steps.

Common Voice Command Questions

Do I need the app to use voice commands?

The armband pairs directly with the machine, and the first-time pairing procedure does not require the app. The app is still the way to build custom drills, check status, and update firmware.

Can I use voice commands with the Tenniix Basic?

Yes. The voice armband works with the machine as a control layer, and the command set in the official guide applies to voice-controlled feeding on the supported models.

What if the armband responds to commands but the machine does nothing?

Check the machine's placement and confirm the armband's indicator is solid green. Then verify the machine's app connection, since the control channels share device state. If it still fails, follow the troubleshooting guide.

Do voice commands work during an active drill?

Yes — that is the design. Commands like Serve Fast, Spin More, and Game Pause are meant to be used while feeding is running, with a spoken confirmation for each.

Is the command list the same for pickleball machines?

The official materials include a separate pickleball voice-controlled guide, so the command set can differ. For pickleball products, follow that guide rather than assuming the tennis list applies.

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