How To Turn Off Text To Speech On Android

Text to speech is a great feature on Android devices, but there may be times when you need to turn it off. Here’s how to do it:

Method 1: Using the Settings App

The easiest way to turn off text to speech on Android is through the settings app. Here’s how:

1. Step 1: Open the Settings app

   Go to your device’s settings app. You can find it in your app drawer or by swiping down from the top of your screen and tapping the gear icon.

2. Step 2: Tap “Accessibility”

   Scroll down until you see the “Accessibility” option and tap on it.

3. Step 3: Tap “Text-to-speech output”

   Under the “Services” section, tap on “Text-to-speech output.”

4. Step 4: Turn off “Google Text-to-speech Engine”

   Tap the toggle switch next to “Google Text-to-speech Engine” to turn it off.

Method 2: Using the Google Text-to-speech App

If you’re using a device that doesn’t have the Google Text-to-speech Engine pre-installed, you can turn off text to speech through the Google Text-to-speech app. Here’s how:

1. Step 1: Open the Google Text-to-speech app

   You can find the app in your app drawer or by searching for it in the Google Play Store.

2. Step 2: Tap the three dots in the top right corner

   Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the app to open the menu.

3. Step 3: Tap “Settings”

   In the menu, tap “Settings.”

4. Step 4: Turn off “Listen to device”

   Under “Speech output,” tap the toggle switch next to “Listen to device” to turn it off.

FAQ

Q: Why would I want to turn off text to speech on my Android device?

A: There may be times when you don’t want your device to read out loud what’s on the screen, such as in a quiet environment.

Q: Will turning off text to speech affect other features on my device?

A: No, turning off text to speech will not affect any other features on your device.

Q: How do I turn text to speech back on?

A: Simply follow the same steps and toggle the switch back on.

Conclusion

Turning off text to speech on your Android device is easy to do, and can be done through the settings app or the Google Text-to-speech app. If you have any further questions, refer to the FAQ section or reach out to your device’s manufacturer for support.