How to Change Google Assistant's Voice

Changing your Google Assistant's voice is a simple process. Here's a quick look at how it works.

• Open the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet. Select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) from the main menu.

If you'd rather use voice commands, you can also say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings"; your phone or tablet will automatically display the Settings screen in the Google Home app.

• In Settings, scroll until you reach the Google Assistant option (found under the Features subsection). From there, tap Manage all Assistant settings.
• Scroll down until you see the Assistant voice and sounds option. Open this menu and you'll be greeted by a row of colored circles. These represent the different voice options. Pick one, and your device will automatically update to the new voice.

How Do You Change Google Assistant's Language?

Google devices support a wide range of languages. Here's how to update which one your Google Assistant uses.

• Open the Google Home app using your smartphone or tablet. Open the Settings icon, which looks like a gear, on the home screen.
• Scroll until you reach Google Assistant, then look for the option labeled More Settings. On the next screen, tap Languages.
• There's an important choice to make here. Choose a new language to change the primary language Assistant uses, or add a language to add a second language alongside the primary one. The second option is handy for bilingual households, for example. Languages available for smart devices include German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and more.

Please note that the languages available on your device can vary depending on both the Google Nest device you own and your region. You'll need to check your own settings to find out exactly which languages are offered to you.

How Do You Give Your Google Device a Celebrity Voice?

Google Assistant also has the option of taking on the voices of various celebrities, giving you some very unique options for your voice assistant. Using a celebrity voice instead of a more automated one is a great option, especially for those who are tired of the same old voice and are looking for a change. The range of celebrity voices available keeps growing, but current popular options include John Legend and Issa Rae.

If you browse through Google Home's voice options, you'll discover that celebrity voice options are available for you to use, but you don't need to enable them from that menu. All you have to do is say "Hey Google, talk like John Legend," or whichever one you prefer, and the voice assistant will address you in that voice until you say otherwise.

How Do You Change Google Assistant's Speaking Speed?

If you notice that Google Assistant is speaking to you a little too fast, ask it "Can you say that a little slower?"