How to Change Google Assistant Voice and Language on Android, iOS

Google Assistant started out with just one voice (female), one language (English), and one accent (American) but has sinceexpanded to offer multiple voicesin different languages. At least for English, Google has added several accents, including British and Australian. The best part is that it is all configurable. It 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 Voice and Language of Google Assistant

The process of changing voice and language preferences for Google Assistant should be identical irrespective of the language and region your Google app is configured for. The exact number of options, however, might vary from one region/language to another. Also, note that the voice setting will apply to all of your Google Assistant devices using the same Google account. So 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 the voice and language settings of Google Assistant on Android devices using either the Google app or a voice command. Follow the methods detailed below to get started.

Note:To open Assistant settings directly via voice command on your Android device, say – “Hey Google, open Assistant Settings.”

Note:Local Indian languages, including Marathi, Bangla, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Gujarati, and Kannada, can only be chosen as the primary language in Google Assistant.

On iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS)

The process to change the Google Assistant voice and language is just as simple on iOS as on Android. However, unlike Android, you can access the Assistant settings through the Google Assistant app on iOS. Here’s how you do it:

Just like on Android, you can select up to two languages. You can talk to the Google Assistant in either language, but not a mix of both.

Personalize Google Assistant Voice and Language to Your Liking

Since its initial launch in 2016, Google Assistant hasexpanded to almost all corners of the globeand is now available in more than 90 countries and supports over 30 languages. According to a 2020 report, the voice assistant was beingused by more than 500 million userseach month. This number has likely only grown over the past few months.

So if you’re a Google Assistant user, you now know how to change its voice and language settings. Since you love your Google Assistant, check out our guide on how to useGoogle Assistant on Android TV. Just ensure that you make use of theGuest mode on Google Assistantto maintain your privacy.

Kishalaya Kundu

Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.

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