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How to Use Howl-Outs (Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy)

Nintendo Switch 2

Information on using Howl-Outs to command Oatchi with your voice in Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy.

Information

Oatchi responds to nine different Howl-Outs. While in an area with Oatchi, say a command like "Rush" aloud and Oatchi will perform the corresponding action. For information on each voice command, check the in-game Gameplay Guide: Press the − Button, select Gameplay Guide, then scroll down to "Howl-Outs".

Howl-Outs are disabled by default in Dandori Academy. You can enable them in Settings: Press the − Button, select Settings, then scroll down to "Howl-Outs" and turn Voice Input on.

When you're controlling Oatchi directly, some voice commands can be followed by your player avatar instead.

Situation not resolved

If the game is not recognizing your voice commands, follow these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Adjust the in-game settings for voice commands. Press the − Button, select Settings, then scroll down to "Howl-Outs":
    • Make sure the "Voice Input" setting is turned on.
    • Move the "Noise Filter" slider to filter out quieter sounds or reduce how much sound is filtered.
    • Move the "Voice Booster" slider to amplify your voice input so it picks up while farther away from the console.
    • You can also adjust the recognition levels for individual commands. Moving the slider all the way to the left turns the command off.
  2. Make sure there is nothing blocking or obstructing the microphone.
  3. If you are using a separate microphone or headset plugged in via the USB-C port on the console or a USB port on the dock, try unplugging the device and plugging it in again in a different port.
  4. If you are using a separate microphone or headset plugged in via the audio jack on either the console or the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, try unplugging the device and plugging it in again.
  5. If you are playing in TV Mode, try sitting closer to the system to see if the microphone picks up sound better.
  6. Check the Audio Input options in System Settings:
    1. Select System SettingsThe System Settings icon highlighted on the HOME Menu on Nintendo Switch 2 from the HOME Menu.
    2. Scroll down to "Audio", then to the "Audio Input" section.
    3. Make sure the correct microphone is selected as the Input Microphone.
    4. Turn off Microphone Noise Suppression so more sound will be picked up by the microphone. This can be turned back on after troubleshooting.
    5. If needed, increase the microphone input volume.
    6. Select Test Microphone to test the audio input you have selected.
  7. Restart the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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