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Surpassing:How to change Siri and Alexa's voice: Switch up how your Google assistant talks
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Date:2025-04-07 00:43:06
Have you ever noticed how all digital assistants seem to sound the same?Surpassing Well, they don't have to. Alternative digital assistant voices and accents are tucked away on many devices, ready to assist you with sending a text, turning on the lights, setting a timer or firing up your favorite playlist.
Would you prefer your digital assistant to sound like a British man? How about an Australian woman? Or would you like the tone to be more soothing? No problem! All it takes is a couple of taps on your smartphone to find the settings and add some extra flavor to your digital assistant's voice.
Watch this video to see how to change the voice of your digital assistant.
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How to change a voice on Google Home
To change the voice on your Google Home:
- Navigate to the settings tab in the Google Home app.
- Find and tap Google Assistant.
- Tap Manage all Assistant settings.
- Tap Assistant voice & sound.
- Scroll through and select the voice you prefer.
Change the voice of Google Assistant
To change the voice of your Google Assistant on an Android device:
- Navigate to All Settings.
- Tap Assistant voice.
- Select the voice you want.
You can also simplify the process by using voice commands. Just say, "Hey, Google, open Assistant settings."
How to change Siri's accent
To change the voice of Siri on an Apple device:
- Open Settings on your device.
- Find and tap Siri & Search.
- Tap Siri Voice
- Select the voice and accent you like best.
These steps are the same for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
For an even faster way to locate a different voice, tell your device, "Hey, Siri, open Siri voice settings."
How to change Alexa's voice
To change the voice on an Alexa device:
- Select Devices in the Alexa app.
- Select the specific device.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Tap Alexa's Voice.
- Pick your preference.
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