Google Assistant started with just one voice (female), one language (English), and one accent (American), but has since expanded to offer multiple voices in different languages. At least for English, Google added a few accents, including British and Australian. The best part is that they are all configurable. This means you can change the default voice from the Google app Settings menu on your phone. Here we will show you how you can change the voice and language of Google Assistant on your Android device, iPhone or iPad.
Change Google Assistant’s Voice and Language
The process for changing voice and language preferences for Google Assistant should be the same regardless of the language and region your Google app is configured in. However, the exact number of options may vary from one region/language to another. Also note that the volume setting will be applied to all your Google Assistant devices using the same Google account. Today, let’s see how you can change the voice and language of Google Assistant on Android and iPhone/ iPad.
On Android Devices (Smartphones and Tablets)
You can change Google Assistant’s voice and language settings on Android devices using the Google app or voice command. Follow the methods detailed below to get started.
Change Voice
- Open the Google app on your Android phone. Click now More (three dots) in the lower right corner and on the next page Settings.
note: Say “Ok Google, open Assistant Settings” to open Assistant settings directly on your Android device with voice command.
- On the settings page, Google Assistant. Then scroll down a bit and ‘Auxiliary Voice’ Options under All Settings.
- Here you can change the voice settings of Google Assistant. Google uses colors instead of names to indicate Assistant voices, and the default setting for English is Red. There are ten options for my device, including Cyan, Green, Amber, Orange and more. Swipe on the circles to scroll through the sound options and choose the one to your liking.
change language
- Go to the Google Assistant Settings page (More > Settings > Google Assistant) as described above. Then scroll down a bit and tap on it. Languages. Tap the first option to change the primary language [1]. Tap ‘Add Language’ to add a second language [2] and make your choice.
- The drop-down menu for language selection will be similar to the one you see below.
note: Local Indian languages including Marathi, Bangla, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Gujarati and Kannada can only be selected as primary languages in Google Assistant.
On iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS)
The process of changing Google Assistant’s voice and language is as simple on iOS as it is on Android. But unlike Android, on iOS you can access Assistant settings via the Google Assistant app. Here’s how to do it:
Change Voice
- Open the Google Assistant app on your iPhone or iPad. In the upper right corner of the home page, tap your profile picture. Then scroll down and Assistant Voice choice.
- Just like on Android, you can: choose your favorite voice on the next page.
change language
- Open Google Assistant on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on your profile icon and navigate to: ‘Languages’ option Under All Settings. Choose a language on the next page.
Just like on Android, you can choose up to two languages. You can speak both languages with Google Assistant, but not a mix of the two.
Customize Google Assistant Voice and Language to Your Likes
Since its initial launch in 2016, Google Assistant has expanded to nearly every corner of the globe and is now available in over 90 countries and supports over 30 languages. According to the 2020 report, the voice assistant Used by over 500 million users monthly. That number has probably only increased in the last few months.
So if you’re a Google Assistant user, you now know how to change voice and language settings. Check out our guide on how to use Google Assistant on Android TV because you love your Google Assistant. Make sure to use Guest mode in Google Assistant to protect your privacy.
