To successfully lock down the terminal and apprehend smugglers, you need the complete voice commands list Airport Security Sucks uses to register microphone inputs. Because the developers at Jatater Worldwide built the game on the Unity 6 engine, your physical vocal cords are your primary weapon for managing crowds, directing Cupcake the K9, and triggering compliance devices. If you do not know the exact phrases the game's audio handshake is looking for, you are effectively playing a walking simulator while other players smuggle contraband right past your checkpoint.
Since its release on June 5, 2026, the meta has entirely revolved around how quickly and accurately a TSA agent can bark orders into their headset. The voice recognition software is unforgiving. Mumbling, stuttering, or using synonyms will result in a failed input, leaving you entirely defenseless against a coordinated team of smugglers.
Core Crowd Control Directives
As a TSA agent, your first layer of defense is managing the flow of AI-controlled passengers and hidden player smugglers. The game uses a strict spatial audio system to determine who hears your commands.
Standard Proximity Commands
Every vocal directive is bound by a 15-meter proximity radius. Shouting into your microphone triggers behavioral states in the AI, but only if the targets are within this invisible sphere. When you shout "Everyone halt", the game freezes all entities in range. Following up with "Empty your pockets" forces a 3-second animation where suspects empty their inventory onto the floor. This is the exact moment player smugglers are forced to drop illegal items like flashbangs or smoke bombs, exposing them to the rest of your team. If you issue these commands while standing too far away from the NPC air travelers, the audio handshake fails and the crowd ignores you.
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Key Takeaway: Always sprint into the center of a crowded terminal zone before initiating a lockdown command to maximize your 15-meter proximity radius.
| Voice Command | Target | Effect | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Everyone halt" | Crowd | Freezes all NPCs and players for 3 seconds. | 15 meters |
| "Empty your pockets" | Single/Group | Forces a 3-second animation dropping items. | 5 meters |
| "Step through the scanner" | Single | Compels the target to enter the metal detector. | 5 meters |
| "Face the wall" | Single | Target turns around, exposing their back for a search. | 5 meters |
Advanced Interrogation Tactics
When you isolate a suspect, shouting basic commands is rarely enough to secure a conviction in the post-match screen. You need to use the game's natural language processing to pressure the player.
Commanding a suspect to "Show me your ID" forces the target to produce their boarding pass. If the target is a player smuggler, they do not have an authentic pass; they have to manually press a keybind to generate a fake ID. The micro-hesitation between your command and their character's animation is a dead giveaway.
If you suspect a fake, follow up with "What is your flight number?". The game transcribes your voice, and the targeted player receives a prompt on their screen. They must read the matching flight number into their own microphone within a 4-second Speech Check. Failing this check automatically flags them as suspicious on the TSA team's minimap.
Cupcake the K9: Attack and Sniff Commands
Cupcake the K9 is your primary detection tool, but the dog AI is notoriously problematic if you do not use the exact trigger words programmed by JakeHub and Metater.
Managing the Dog AI
The dog operates independently until you issue a direct microphone input. Saying "Cupcake, sniff" instructs the dog to investigate the nearest piece of luggage, highlighting contraband in a glowing red aura. If you need the dog to return to your side to avoid being distracted by decoy items, you must clearly state "Cupcake, heel".
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| Voice Command | Action | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| "Cupcake, sniff" | Highlights contraband in bags. | 5-meter radius |
| "Cupcake, attack" | Tackles the targeted suspect. | Line-of-sight crosshair |
| "Cupcake, heel" | Recalls the dog to your side. | None |
Line-of-Sight Requirements
The most critical command in your arsenal is "Cupcake, attack", but it is also the most dangerous. The dog AI relies on a strict line-of-sight system. You must have your crosshair directly over a suspected smuggler when you speak the command. If your crosshair drifts, or if the smuggler ducks behind a luggage cart, Cupcake will tackle a random NPC instead.
Tackling an innocent civilian triggers a heavy match score penalty, instantly deducting 500 points from the TSA team's overall rating and locking the dog in a "reprimand" animation for 15 seconds.
Compliance Devices and Special Triggers
Airport Security Sucks! features bizarre, highly punitive compliance devices that require verbal activation. These items cannot be triggered by a mouse click; your voice is the only detonator.
Deploying the Parrot
For suspects refusing to step through the scanner, agents can equip the butt-searching parrot. You must have the suspect targeted and clearly speak the phrase "Deploy parrot". The bird will latch onto the target, applying a 10-second tracking debuff that reveals their silhouette through walls.
The Voice Activated BOOM Vest
The ultimate crowd-control penalty is the Voice Activated BOOM Vest, a high-risk explosive collar you can attach to a confirmed smuggler. To trigger the explosion, you must scream "Detonate" into your microphone.
However, this is not a simple voice check. The game features an internal mic bar that requires sustained peak decibel input. You must maintain a loud volume for a full 20 seconds to fill the bar. Failing the Boom Vest Sync by stopping to breathe causes a fatal delay, resetting the timer and giving the smuggler a chance to disarm the vest.
Airport Security Sucks! in-game screenshot
Hijacked Mode Overrides
In the newly added Hijacked mode, the environment shifts from the wide-open terminal to a cramped airplane cabin. This social deduction variant alters the physics of the game's audio engine.
The shrunken voice radius drops from 15 meters down to just 5 meters, forcing players into close-quarters proximity chat. Smugglers will actively attempt to hide dynamite in the overhead bins while you patrol the aisles.
To manage the chaos, TSA agents gain two mode-specific commands. Shouting "Return to your seats" forces all NPC passengers to sit down, immediately isolating any player smugglers who remain standing. If a smuggler successfully plants an explosive, shouting "Brace for impact" grants all TSA agents a temporary armor buff to survive the blast, provided the audio handshake registers the command before the timer hits zero.
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Troubleshooting Unity 6 Audio Handshakes
The most common reason players lose matches is the infamous "mic not working" error. The Unity 6 engine is highly sensitive to virtual audio cables, meaning your commands might be registering as dead air.
Fixing the Input Mismatch
If you use Voicemod or a third-party soundboard, the engine will often suffer an Input Mismatch, grabbing the default Windows microphone instead of your virtual output. To fix this, you must disable all other recording devices in the Windows Sound Control Panel before launching the game. Do not rely on the in-game audio menu, as it cannot override Windows-level hardware defaults.
Adjusting Boom Vest Sync Sensitivity
Many players report that the Voice Activated BOOM Vest is impossible to detonate. By default, the game requires you to peak your mic at 90 decibels, which means you are literally screaming for 20 seconds. Navigate to the game's advanced audio settings and lower the Boom Vest Sync sensitivity to 60 decibels. This allows you to trigger the "Detonate" command at a normal speaking volume, preventing your microphone's auto-leveling software from cutting out your voice mid-shout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix the Boom Vest not detonating?
Lower the Boom Vest Sync sensitivity in the audio settings from 90 decibels to 60 decibels. The game requires a sustained audio peak, and if your microphone auto-levels to prevent clipping, it will cut out before the 20-second timer finishes.
Can I use a soundboard for voice commands?
Yes, but routing Voicemod or a virtual audio cable often triggers the Unity 6 Input Mismatch error. You must set your virtual cable as the default Windows recording device before launching the game, or the engine will not hear your soundboard triggers.
Does Cupcake respond to other players?
No. The dog AI is hardcoded to only accept microphone inputs from the player who spawned with the handler role. Smugglers cannot shout "Cupcake, heel" to cancel an attack, nor can other TSA agents hijack your dog.
What is the proximity radius for crowd control?
Standard terminal commands have a 15-meter proximity voice chat radius. In Hijacked mode, this shrunken voice radius drops to 5 meters due to the cramped airplane cabin environment.