# Pick by Voice

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Pick by Voice is a warehouse picking technology in which workers receive item locations and quantities as spoken instructions through a headset and confirm each pick verbally.

Pick by Voice is a warehouse picking technology in which workers receive item locations and quantities as spoken instructions through a headset and confirm each pick verbally. Keeping both hands free and eliminating the need to consult paper lists or screens, the method delivers a measurable improvement in pick rates and accuracy. The warehouse management system (WMS) issues instructions, registers voice confirmations in real time, and updates inventory immediately. Pick by Voice is widely adopted in food logistics and pharmaceutical distribution, where hygiene requirements limit the handling of handheld devices. Compared with Pick by Light, it suits large-footprint warehouses with long travel distances, since no fixed hardware needs to be installed at individual shelf positions.

**Source:** [https://www.zebra.com/us/en/solutions/warehouse/voice-picking.html](https://www.zebra.com/us/en/solutions/warehouse/voice-picking.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Pick by Voice |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 115 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.zebra.com/us/en/solutions/warehouse/voice-picking.html |

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