If you use Waze to navigate your way in the city, you know it’s not just a boring location app but also part social media platform. Its engaging features like finding cheap gas, police alerts, UI interface, and much more make it a popular choice for travelers. But did you know that you can even change the navigation voice to that of your favorite celebrity on Waze? Let’s check out how you can customize the platform according to your choices!
How to Change Voice on Waze
Now add some fun layers to your Waze app and let stars like Morgan Freeman or Christina Aguilera give you driving instructions! Stay tuned to see how you can easily alter voices.
- Open the Waze app and tap on the hamburger icon at the top left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Select Voice and Sound.
- Tap on Waze voice under Voice directions.
- Select any voice of your choice featured under Waze Voice.
This way you can choose from a variety of voices on Waze.
How to Add My Own Voice on Waze
You can also set your own voice as navigation sounds on Waze. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same:
- Follow steps 1-4 under the heading How to Change Voice on Waze.
- Tap on Add a Voice under Voice Recorder to insert a custom voice.
- Select OK.
- Select a sound template under Start of Drive.
- Tap on the play icon to start recording the chosen instruction in your own voice.
- Tap on the play icon again to end the recording.
- Tap on Save.
- Now, tap on Name your voice.
- Type in your preferred name in the voice box and select Done.
- Tap on Save from the top right corner.
Now you will be able to add your as well as your friend’s voice on Waze.
How Can I Add Google Voice Assistant on Waze?
You can even add Google Assistant on Waze. Check out the steps below:
- Follow steps 1-4 under the heading How to Change Voice on Waze.
- Tap on Google Assistant under Voice Assistant.
- Turn the toggle on to Enable Google Assistant.
- Turn the toggle on to Allow “OK Google” detection to activate Google Assistant with voice command.
That’s it, you will have successfully added Google Assistant as your voice navigation feature.
How Do I Turn a Special Voice Off on Waze?
If you wish to turn off a special voice, simply swipe through any other voices again and select a different voice or enable Google Assistant.
Why Can’t I Find a Specific Special Voice on Waze?
If you cannot find some of the special voices available on the app but not on your phone, it is likely they are not available in your location. Additionally, certain special voices have only been made available for a limited time and its promotion ended before you could use it.
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We hope that now you have understood everything about how to change your voice on the Waze app. Enjoy driving around with fun navigational sounds. Keep visiting TechCult for more of these tech-related guides. Do reach out to us in the comment section, in case you have any queries or suggestions.