The invention relates to a handle device (1) for a surgical light (10), which comprises a handle element (3), prepared for attachment to a receiving body (2) of the surgical light (10) and forming a handle surface (5) in an exterior region (4). A voice control module (6) that has at least one acoustic sensor (29) is detachably connected to the handle element (3). The invention further relates to a surgical light (10) having said handle device (1).
