Speech Recognition & Synthesis

This handy text-to-speech app transforms PDFs, documents, web pages, and ebooks into spoken words.

Google's Speech Services app brings powerful text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (STT) capabilities to your mobile device.

Key Features:

• Voice to Text & Text to Voice: Effortlessly convert spoken words into text or have on-screen text read aloud.
• Voice Commands: Control your device and manage daily tasks using voice commands.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Enjoy features like reading books and translations aloud.

Powering Google and Other Apps:

Google Speech-to-Text technology underpins a wide range of applications, including:

• Google Maps: Voice-activated location searches.
• Recorder App: On-device transcription of recordings.
• Phone App Call Screen: Real-time transcription of incoming calls.
• Accessibility Apps (e.g., Voice Access): Voice-controlled device operation.
• Dictation/Keyboard Apps: Voice-based text input for messages.
• Voice Search Apps: Quick searches for shows, music, etc.
• Language Learning Apps: Pronunciation practice and speech recognition.
• Numerous Other Apps: A vast array of apps in the Play Store utilize this technology.

Setting Up Google Speech-to-Text:

On your Android device, navigate to Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App. Choose "Speech Services by Google" as your preferred voice input.

Setting Up Google Text-to-Speech:

On your Android device, go to Settings > Languages & input > Text-to-speech output. Select "Speech Services by Google" as your preferred engine.

Note: Google Speech Services is often pre-installed, but you can update to the latest version for optimal performance.