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How to Change the Google Maps Navigation Voice

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What to Know

Open Google Maps and go to Settings > Navigation settings > Voice selection. Pick a voice.If you're looking for more unique voices, check out the Google-owned app, Waze. This article explains how to change the voice and language of your directions in the Google Maps app. These instructions work for the Google Maps app on iOS or Android.

Changing the Language on Google Maps

Whether you're changing the language to match your preferred language or switching things up to learn a new one, you can change the language in Google Maps in a few quick steps.
In the Google Maps app, tap your avatar to the right of the search bar at the top of the app. Scroll down and select Settings. Scroll down and go to Navigation settings. Choose Voice selection. Select a voice from the list. Google Maps offers several languages and dialects. The iOS app has a dozen English language options designated by geographical areas such as Canada, India, or Great Britain. The Spanish language also has multiple geographical options, as do other widely used languages, such as French. Android has more than 50 languages and dialects like English (UK), Deutsch, Filipino, and English (Nigeria).

Can You Use Google Assistant Voices on Google Maps

Google Maps and Google Assistant are separate entities. While Google Assistant has garnered attention for updated voices and celebrity voice additions, Google Maps does not currently allow for voice options outside of those located in the process outlined here. If you're looking for more unique voice options, check out Google-owned Waze, which has more voice options and occasional promotional voices such as Lightning McQueen or Morgan Freeman. Plus, Waze lets you record your voice. How to Change the Language on Google Maps FAQ How do you drop a pin in Google Maps? To drop a pin in Google Maps on a PC or Mac, right-click where you want the pin dropped. Then select Directions to here. Mobile users should tap and hold the location on the map. How do you download maps on Google Maps? To download a map to be used offline, perform tap and hold on the map, then swipe left. Tap Download > tap Download again. How do you measure distance on Google Maps? To measure distance on Google Maps, tap and hold to pin the first location on the map. Swipe up on the location's name and select Measure distance. Next, move the map until the circle is on the second location. The distance between the two spots will appear at the bottom of the screen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Language on Google Maps How to Use Live View on Google Maps Can You Get Google Maps for iOS 6? How to Plan an Alternate Route With Google Maps How to Fix It When You Can't Change Google Assistant's Voice The 6 Best Free Language Learning Apps of 2022 The 8 Best Voice-to-Text Apps of 2022 How to Avoid Highways on Google Maps How to Draw on Google Maps How to Avoid Tolls on Google Maps How to Stop Navigation Using Google Assistant Waze Navigation vs Google Maps How to Add Stops on Google Maps How to Find Your House on Google Street View How to Add Google Maps to CarPlay How to Change Home Address on Google Maps Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies