How to Use Your Own Voice for Navigation in Google Maps with Waze

Discover how to personalize navigation with your own voice using the Waze app, which is integrated with Google Maps.

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Custom voices on Google Maps are not supported natively. You can, however, use the Waze app (owned by Google), which allows you to record your own voice for navigation prompts. To do this, open Waze, go to Settings > Voice & sound > Waze voice, and follow the instructions to record. Once recorded, your voice will guide you in place of the default voices.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I personalize voices in Google Maps? No, Google Maps does not natively support custom voices. However, you can use the Waze app to record your own voice for navigation prompts.
  2. How do I record my voice in Waze? To record your voice in Waze, go to Settings > Voice & sound > Waze voice and follow the instructions to start recording your navigation prompts.
  3. Are Waze and Google Maps the same? Waze is a navigation app owned by Google, but it has unique features, including user-generated traffic reports and the ability to customize voices.
  4. What other features does Waze offer? Waze offers features like real-time traffic updates, community-reported hazards, and the ability to customize your interface and navigation sounds.

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