an output device or controller supporting voice activated commands by using a portable electronic device is herein disclosed and enabled . the output device may be a television , a controller connectable to a television , a printer , a sound output device , or a projector . the portable electronic device for wirelessly managing or driving the output device may include a microphone to receive voice activated commands . the output device includes wireless circuitry to establish a direct wireless connection with the portable electronic device , and subsequently , the output device , using the established direct wireless connection , is operable to : wirelessly receive first information from the portable electronic device ; wirelessly send to the portable electronic device second information in response to receiving the first information ; and wirelessly receive from the portable electronic device data related to voice activated commands from a user .