Waze is a popular GPS navigation app available on both Android and iOS devices. You get all your navigation aids, such as turn-by-turn assistance, user-submitted routes, and travel time details. Besides using voice-guided navigation, it also allows you to select a specific voice within the app.
The main difference between Google Maps and Waze is that the former is data-driven, while the latter is community-based. That means every member using the Waze app can report information regarding traffic conditions, accidents, speed and police traps, etc., free of charge to the Waze server.
Moreover, it comes with an online map editor, to update roads, landmarks, house numbers or even add new buildings. And like every other navigation app, Waze also comes with voice-guided driver assistance.
Luckily, the Waze app has a healthy list of different voices you can choose from and change the default one. Here’s how you can change the navigation voice in Waze.
How to choose different navigation voices in Waze
Notably, the Waze navigation app supports multiple languages and based on that, there are multiple navigation voices to choose from. One interesting thing about Waze is that the company is constantly changing or, rather, adding new voices regularly, even including celebrity voices.
So pay attention to that. For now, we will change the default voice in the Waze Android app to another voice randomly. However, the steps will remain the same to change the navigation voice in the app, even if new voices are added.
Here are the steps to change the navigation voice in the Waze app:
Step 1: Download and install the latest version of the Waze app on your phone
Step 2: Open the app and tap the My Waze option at the bottom.
Step 3: Now, tap on the Settings button located in the top left corner.
Step 4: In the Settings menu, tap the Voice & sound button.
Step 5: In the Sound section, you need to tap on the Waze voice.
Step 6: You will notice below the Waze voice, there is a large list of navigation voices. Choose one of the languages you can speak and understand.
For this tutorial, the default voice is English (US) – Nathan, which we changed to English (US) – Randy.
Whenever Waze adds new voices, you can find them listed in this menu. A few interesting celebrity voices include Liam Neeson, DJ Khaled, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart and others.
If that doesn’t bother you, you can record your voice and use it in Waze.
How to Record and Use Your Voice in Waze
Waze also offers the option for users to record their own voice and use it as a navigation voice. You can record yourself and hear your voice while driving. Recording your own voice in the Waze app is simple and fun. You can even add custom phrases and share them with your friends.
Here are the steps for you to record your own voice in the Waze app.
Step 1: Download and install the latest version of the Waze app to ensure the stability and normal operation of all features.
Step 2: Open the app and tap the My Waze option at the bottom.
Step 3: In the side menu that opens, tap the Settings or gear icon located at the top left.
Step 3: In the Settings menu, click on the Voice & sound option.
Step 4: You will see an option called Waze voice in the Voice and Sound Settings menu. Touch it.
Step 5: In the Voice Recorder section, there is an option called Record new voice with + or Plus sign attached. Click it to start recording your voice.
Step 6: As soon as you click the New Voice Recording button, the Waze app will prompt you to record your voice clearly and accurately, as it will guide you through the navigation. Press the OK button.
Step 8: Click the Record button and record your voice. You should record your voice for each phrase, otherwise the Waze app will play a default voiceover for any unrecorded phrases.
Step 9: After recording, click the Done button in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 10: You will be prompted to enter your voice name. Enter a name and press the Add button.
There will be a Share button next to your recorded voice, which you can use to share your voice recording with your friends or family members.
Anyone who downloads a recording of your voice can use your voice as their default navigation voice.
Make your travels enjoyable with Waze
There you have it. Following the steps outlined above, you can change the default navigation voice in the Waze app. On the other hand, you can record your own voice and use it as a navigation voice and even share them with your friends and family members.
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