Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Looking for a convenient way to transform your digital content into speech? Speech Services by Google is the app you need to empower your mobile device with cutting-edge text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. With this versatile tool, you can effortlessly convert your voice to text or have the text on your screen read aloud, enhancing your interaction with your device.

With the Speech-to-Text functionality, you can send commands using your voice, making it easier to perform your daily activities on mobile devices. Whether you're navigating through Google Maps, transcribing recordings with the Recorder App, using the Call Screen feature in the Phone App, or operating your device through voice with accessibility apps like Voice Access, Speech Services by Google has you covered. It's also perfect for dictation or keyboard apps, allowing you to dictate text messages, and for apps with a search by voice feature, enabling quick searches for your favorite shows or songs. Language learners will appreciate its ability to recognize spoken words in practice sessions.

To harness the power of Google's Speech-to-Text on your Android device, simply navigate to Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App and select Speech Services by Google as your preferred voice input engine.

The Text-to-Speech functionality is equally impressive, enabling applications to read the text on your screen aloud. Whether you're using Google Play Books to enjoy a "Read Aloud" session of your favorite book, Google Translate to hear the pronunciation of translated words, or accessibility applications like Talkback for spoken feedback across your device, Speech Services by Google enhances your experience.

To activate Google's Text-to-Speech on your Android device, go to Settings > Languages & Input > Text-to-Speech output and choose Speech Services by Google as your preferred engine. Keep in mind that on many Android devices, Speech Services by Google is pre-installed, but you can always update to the latest version for optimal performance.