1. A method for training voice activation control of a television program processing device (TPPD), comprising: receiving a first input from a user corresponding to a request for a training procedure; responsive to receiving the first input, muting audio of a tuned television program in the TPPD; receiving a digitized audio signal (DAS) at a receiver of the TPPD after muting the audio of the tuned television program at the TPPD; processing the DAS received at the TPPD; storing the processed DAS (PDAS) in the TPPD; and associating the stored PDAS with functionality of the TPPD that corresponds to television navigation.