Google Maps is the most popular navigation app on the market, thanks to its extensive feature set and accurate maps. However, most people don’t realize that they can customize the app to better suit their needs, including changing the navigation voice. This guide will show you how to do just that.
If you’re an Android user, changing the voice of your navigation system is fairly straightforward. First, open the app and tap on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. From there, select “Settings” and scroll down to “Navigation settings.” Tap on “Voice selection” to open up language options for the app, and then scroll through the list to find the correct voice you want to add.
Unfortunately, it’s not so simple on iOS. The app doesn’t give you options to change your voice settings. However, if you need maps in a different language, changing your language and region options in the Settings app on your phone should do the trick after a quick restart. Unfortunately, if you’re trying to keep your navigation in English while adding a new accent, you’ll likely be stuck with the standard American accent instead.
If you’re willing to switch apps, Google actually owns another navigation app that you might find useful: Waze. The company bought Waze years ago, and the app features the same standard of maps many users have come to expect from Google. The difference, however, is the option to customize your voice options with a number of unique offerings or even your own voice using the record options in the settings of Waze.
In conclusion, Google Maps is an excellent navigation app that can be customized to better suit your needs. Android users can easily change the navigation voice, while iOS users will need to change their language and region settings. Alternatively, users can try out Waze for a wider range of voice options.