what to know
- Change the Waze voice in Menu > Settings . Select Speech & Sound > Waze Voice as your option.
- To create your own voice instructions, go to Waze Voice > Add Voice . Click an option and read it aloud.
- You can switch sounds at any time and even share your custom sounds with other users.
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to change your voice in the Waze app, which provides instructions and alerts about potential road hazards. This guide contains detailed instructions for iOS and Android devices.
The ever-changing list of available voices includes the voices of celebrities and eccentric characters. Here's how to choose one:
Open the app and select three lines to open the menu.
Select Settings .
Select Voice & Sound .
Click on Waze Voice .
Select a voice from the list and note that some options include street names in route navigation, while others do not.
Check the available Waze voices from time to time, as the company is known to change the available voices. Past celebrity voices include Liam Neeson and T.
Select the X icon in the upper right corner to return to the map.
You can record your own voice so you can hear your instructions while driving. The process is simple and fun. You can create custom phrases and share your sounds with friends.
Open the three-line menu and select Settings .
Select Speech & Sound > Waze Voice > Add Voice .
Select OK . This is just a reminder to record your voice clearly so you can understand yourself while driving.
Waze may ask for permission to use your device's microphone. Select OK or Allow to continue.
Select each phrase for which you want to record a custom voice command. To start recording, select the microphone icon.
For the best experience, record all phrases. Otherwise, the default voice will be played for any unrecorded phrases.
Select the play icon to listen to the recording and click Save when you're happy with it.
After recording all your voice, select Done in the upper right corner of the screen.
Enter a name for your voice and click Add .
To use your voice, select it from the list.
If you want to make changes to any recording, you can use the edit button and you can use the share button to send your custom recording to your friends.
When you're ready to use your new voice, select the X at the top to return to the map.
