How to Change Voices on Waze

Open Settings from the app's menu to pick a new voice. You can also record your own

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Updated on May 28, 2024
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What to Know

  • Change the Waze voice in menu > Settings. Select Voice and sound > Waze voice for your options.
  • To create your own voice directions, go to Waze voice > Add a voice. Tap an option and read it aloud.
  • You can switch voices at any time and even share your custom voice with other users.

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to change the voice in the Waze app that delivers directions and alerts about potential road hazards. The guide includes detailed instructions for both iOS and Android devices.

How to Select New Waze Voices

The list of available voices continually changes and includes those of celebrities and quirky characters. Here's how to choose one:

  1. Open the app and select the three lines to open the menu.

  2. Choose Settings.

  3. Select Voice and sound.

    The Waze app menu and settings on Android

  4. Tap Waze voice.

  5. Select a voice from the list, and be aware that some options include street names in the turn-by-turn directions while others don't.

    A list of Waze voice options in the Android app

    Check out the available Waze voices from time to time as the company is known to change up which voices are available. Past celebrity voices have included Liam Neeson and Mr. T.

  6. Select the X icon in the upper-right corner to return to the map.

How to Create Your Own Waze Voices

You can record your voice to hear yourself give directions while driving. The process is simple and can be fun. You can create custom phrases and share your voices with your friends.

  1. Open the three-line menu, then select Settings.

  2. Select Voice and sound > Waze voice > Add a voice.

  3. Select OK. This is just a reminder to record your voice clearly so you can understand yourself when driving.

    Settings, Voice and Sound, and Voice Directions screens in the Waze app

    Waze may ask permission to use your device's microphone. Select OK or Allow to proceed.

  4. Select each phrase for which you'd like to record a custom voice command. To begin recording, select the microphone icon.

    For the best experience, record all phrases. Otherwise, the default voice will play for any unrecorded phrases.

  5. Select the play icon to hear your recording, then tap Save if you're satisfied with it.

    Recording a new voice for Waze

  6. When you finish recording all the voices, select Done in the upper-right corner of the screen.

  7. Enter a name for your voice, then tap Add.

  8. To use your voice, choose it from the list.

    A name chosen for a custom Waze voice, the voice chosen in the app, and the Share option

    There's an edit button if you want to change any of your recordings, and a share button to send your custom voice recordings to friends.

  9. When you're ready to use your new voice, return to the map by selecting the X at the top.

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