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AI Commands Guide

The Michigan Spots AI assistant understands natural language, so you can talk to it like you would a friend. Here are the most useful commands and phrases to get the best help.

  • “Give me a hint about this spot”
  • “I can’t find this location, help me”
  • “What should I look for here?”
  • “Is this the right area?”
  • “Can you give me a clue?”
  • “How should I photograph this spot?”
  • “What makes a good submission photo?”
  • “My photo was rejected, why?”
  • “Tips for better pictures?”
  • “What angle works best here?”
  • “How do I get to this spot?”
  • “What’s the best route from here?”
  • “Is this spot accessible by car?”
  • “How long will it take to get there?”
  • “Are there parking options nearby?”
  • “Recommend spots near me”
  • “Show me easy spots for beginners”
  • “What are the most popular spots?”
  • “Find spots I haven’t visited”
  • “Suggest spots like [spot name]“
  • “What challenges should I try?”
  • “Recommend a challenge for my skill level”
  • “Show me active challenges”
  • “What’s the easiest way to earn points?”
  • “Help me choose a weekly challenge”
  • “Plan a route for multiple spots”
  • “What spots can I visit in one trip?”
  • “Create a day trip itinerary”
  • “Find spots along my route to [destination]”
  • “Optimize my spot visiting order”
  • “How am I doing compared to others?”
  • “What’s my best category?”
  • “Show me my progress this month”
  • “What badges can I earn next?”
  • “How can I improve my ranking?”
  • “How can I earn more points?”
  • “What’s the fastest way to level up?”
  • “Which spots give the most points?”
  • “Help me reach [X] points”
  • “Strategy for climbing leaderboards”
  • “What badges am I close to earning?”
  • “How do I get the [badge name] badge?”
  • “Show me all available badges”
  • “What’s the rarest badge?”
  • “Help me complete this badge series”
  • “How is my team doing?”
  • “Show me city vs city standings”
  • “Who are the top players in my area?”
  • “How can I help my team win?”
  • “Find players to follow”
  • “Help me write a good spot description”
  • “What should I post about this discovery?”
  • “Create a caption for my photo”
  • “How do I share this with friends?”
  • “Make this discovery sound exciting”
  • “When is the best time to visit this spot?”
  • “Is this spot open right now?”
  • “What’s the weather like there?”
  • “Are there seasonal considerations?”
  • “Is this spot crowded on weekends?”
  • “Is this spot wheelchair accessible?”
  • “Is it safe to visit alone?”
  • “What should I bring to this location?”
  • “Are there any hazards to know about?”
  • “Is this spot family-friendly?”
  • “Remember that I like [type] of spots”
  • “I prefer outdoor locations”
  • “Don’t suggest spots that require hiking”
  • “I’m interested in historical sites”
  • “Update my difficulty preference”
  • “Show me my statistics”
  • “What’s my completion rate?”
  • “How many spots have I found this month?”
  • “Compare my progress to last month”
  • “Export my activity data”
  • “My GPS isn’t working”
  • “The app won’t load this spot”
  • “I can’t submit my photo”
  • “Reset my AI preferences”
  • “Clear my recommendation history”
  • “I visited this spot but didn’t get points”
  • “This spot location seems wrong”
  • “Report an issue with this spot”
  • “My badge didn’t unlock”
  • “Contest support about my account”

❌ “Help me” ✅ “Help me find the lighthouse spot in Grand Haven”

❌ “Is this right?” ✅ “I’m at the park entrance, is this where the hidden bench should be?”

  • Start general, then get specific
  • Ask for clarification if needed
  • Build on previous responses
  • Say “That was helpful” or “That didn’t work”
  • Rate suggestions when prompted
  • Report if something seems wrong

You can also use voice commands while driving or walking:

  • “Hey AI, give me a hint”
  • “Navigate to the next spot”
  • “What’s nearby?”
  • “Read me the spot description”
  • “How many points do I have?”
  • Try rephrasing your question if the AI doesn’t understand
  • Check our FAQ for common issues
  • Contact support if the AI isn’t responding properly
  • Join the discussion on r/michiganspots

The AI is constantly learning and improving, so don’t hesitate to experiment with different ways of asking questions!