Google Home is a powerful virtual assistant that can help you in various areas and offers plenty of features to control your devices, provide relevant information, and even engage in a conversation. The service comes with a default voice, but you may become bored with it after a while. Fortunately, you can easily change the voice to match your preferences. Show
If youre interested in learning how to change voice in Google Home, youve come to the right place. This article will discuss how to do it and offer further insight into this fantastic service. How to Change the Voice of a Google Home DeviceIf you dont like the current voice of your Google Home device (now a part of Google Nest) and want it to speak to you in a different gender or accent, youll be happy to know its easy to change it within the app. How to Change Your Google Home VoiceChanging your Google Home voice is the same regardless of whether youre using an Android or iPhone:
Google often adds new voices to the selection, so always check for updates before opting for one. How to Change Your Google Home Hub VoiceYou can change the Google Home Hub voice by changing the voice for Google Assistant. When you change the Assistants voice, the settings will be applied to all Google Home or Nest network devices that are added to the Google Home app. Here are the steps once again:
How to Change the Voice of the Google AssistantBy changing the voice of the Google Assistant, youre changing it for all the connected devices. You can choose between male and female voices and various international accents. Each assistant comes with a different personality, so you can switch voices until you find the right match. The steps are the same as in the previous section, but lets revise them:
How to Change the Voice Volume on a Google Home DeviceDepending on your preferences and proximity, you can change the volume using your voice, within the Google Home app, or by touching the device. The voice commands for volume are the same for all Google Nest (Google Home) devices. If you want to control volume by touch, the instructions vary depending on the device you have. How to Change Google Home Mini Voice VolumeThere are three ways for adjusting the voice volume on your Google Home Mini: by issuing a voice command, using the Google Home app, or touching the device. If you want to use your voice to adjust the volume, you can use one of the commands below:
For checking the volume, say Whats the volume? To use the Google Home app to customize the volume, follow the steps below:
The third method is to control the volume by touching the device. Here are the instructions:
Its important to note that these settings only affect your media and Google Assistant. For example, if youve muted the device, youve actually muted the media. Google Assistant will speak at a minimum level, while there will be no changes to the alarms and timers youve set. Available Voices in Google HomeIn most cases, Google Home offers 10 voices in the default package. The availability of voices depends on the language youve set. Heres a list of 10 default voices for US English:
If youre in the U.S., you can also select a celebrity voice (such as actress and director Issa Rae). You can enable this by saying, Hey Google, talk like Issa. Previously, singer John Legends voice was also available within Google Home. The celebrity voices are marked with a star. The voices range in depth, intonation, and pitch, allowing you to find the one you enjoy. Additional FAQsWhy Cant I Change My Google Home Voice?You cant change your Google Home voice if your phones language doesnt support it. To see the available options, you need to have English (United States) as your systems default language. If you dont want to switch your phones language, there isnt anything else you can do because, for now, Google hasnt released any updates regarding other languages. Apart from language incompatibility, the problem may be within the app. Try waiting and then restarting the app or reinstalling it. Can I Change My Google Voice to Jarvis?J. A. R. V. I. S. is Tony Starks (Iron Mans) assistant in the Marvel comic book and movie franchise. Its short for Just a Rather Very Intelligent System. Hence, its no wonder many users ask whether its possible to change their Google Voice to Jarvis. Unfortunately, we have to let you down because, for now, Google doesnt offer this option. Enjoy the Sound of Googles VoiceEach voice offered by Google Home is unique, which allows you to choose one depending on your current mood. Changing the voice is easy and can be done in only a few clicks using the Google Home app. Whatever your preferences are, you can be sure youll find a voice you like. We hope we were able to teach you how to change voice in Google Home and that youve managed to find the one that suits you. Do you use the default voice in Google Home? If not, whats your favorite? Tell us in the comments section below. |