Table of Contents
How do I make my Garmin GPS talk?
To Change the Voice Language on your Device:
- Touch Settings.
- Touch Language & Keyboard.
- Touch Voice Language.
- Touch the desired voice with one of the labels listed above. If you do not see any voice language options with these labels, you will need to download additional voice languages from Garmin Express.
- Touch Save.
The speech recognition feature allows you to control your device using your voice. By default, this feature can be awoken by saying the phrase “Voice Command.” Once activated, the device will only recognize the words and phrases displayed on the voice command menu.
What are Garmin Real Directions?
Devices with Garmin Real Directions provide spoken instructions using not only street names but also recognizable landmarks, buildings, and even traffic lights. This helps minimize the need for you to find and read street name signs.
How do I activate voice command on my Garmin GPS?
Voice Command can be activated on a device by saying the device’s wake up phrase.
- The default wake up phrase will either be “Voice Command” or “OK Garmin”
- The default wake up phrase on most devices can be changed to a word or phrase designated by you.
Why did my Garmin GPS stop talking?
Uncheck the “Mute” option. Make sure the set voice is not the problem. The navigation instructions are provided by a voice.To verify whether or not the set voice is the problem, you must switch the voice.
How do I use Garmin Voice?
Speak in a normal voice directly at the device. Speak commands as they appear on the screen….Activating the Voice Command on a Compatible Automotive Device
- Touch Tools.
- Touch Voice Command.
- Touch Customize Phrase.
- Type the word or phrase of your choice.
- Touch Done.
Can you text on Garmin watch?
With some Garmin devices you can send replies to text messages and incoming call notifications when paired to an Android phone. Text reply and phone call decline messages can be customized on some models using the Garmin Connect app.
What is TTS Garmin?
Voice-activated navigation is a feature on some Garmin devices that allows you to use the device by speaking voice commands aloud. The selected voice language must also be one that is labeled to support text-to-speech (TTS), Street Names, or Garmin Real Directions™.
Can you talk to text on Garmin?
When you receive a text message notification on your Venu™ device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect™ app. NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Your phone sends the selected message as a text message.
How do I use voice control on my Garmin?
Voice command can be activated on a device by saying the device’s wakeup phrase….To change the wakeup phrase:
- Touch Tools.
- Touch Voice Command.
- Touch Customize Phrase.
- Type the word or phrase of your choice.
- Touch Done.
Why does my GPS have no sound?
Go to Settings > Navigation settings > Voice level. Choose Guidance volume (Softer, Normal, or Louder). If you’re using Bluetooth earbuds, make sure to enable Play voice over Bluetooth.