How to Use Text-to-Speech on Samsung Galaxy Phones and Tablets

Discover how to enable and customize text-to-speech on your Samsung Galaxy device, including adjusting speech engines, languages, speed, and pitch for optimal usability.

Text-to-speech allows your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet to read aloud text from apps, enhancing accessibility and convenience. This feature supports navigation, gaming chats, and more, using your device's built-in speech engine. Follow these steps to set it up and customize it to your preferences.

1. How to Enable Text-to-Speech on Your Galaxy Device

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
3. Select Text-to-speech to access the configuration options.

2. Customizing Text-to-Speech Settings

Once you're in the Text-to-speech menu, you can adjust several settings:

- Preferred Engine: Choose a speech engine. Each engine offers unique voices and languages. Tap the settings icon to explore engine-specific options.

- Language: Set the language for text-to-speech. Only installed languages on your device will be available.

- Speech Rate: Adjust the voice speed to suit your preference.

- Pitch: Modify the voice pitch, making it higher or lower.

- Play: Listen to a sample of the voice at the selected rate and pitch.

- Reset: Restore the rate and pitch to their default settings.

3. Adding New Languages for Text-to-Speech

If you want to add a new language for text-to-speech, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech.
2. Tap on Language and select the language you want to add.
3. Follow the prompts to download and install the language pack.

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Text-to-speech is supported on most Samsung Galaxy devices, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, S26 series

- Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series

5. Why Text-to-Speech May Not Work

- Network Issues: Some languages or voices require downloading, which may fail due to poor connectivity.

- Storage Space: Insufficient storage can prevent language packs from being installed.

- App Compatibility: Not all apps support text-to-speech functionality.

6. Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to Free Storage Space on Samsung Galaxy Devices

- How to Use Smart Switch on Samsung Galaxy Phones

- How to Clear Cache Files on Samsung Galaxy Devices