Changing Google Home Assistant’s default voice is a simple way to personalize your smart assistant experience.

Google offers several voice options, including male, female, and region-specific accents, so you can choose one that best suits your preference.

This change applies across all Google Home devices linked to your account.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to changing Google Home Assistant’s default voice.

Step 1: Open the Google Home App

To change the voice, you need to use the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.

1. Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Google Home device.
2. Open the Google Home app (available on Android and iOS).

Step 2: Access Google Assistant Settings

1. In the Google Home app, tap your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner.
2. Select Assistant Settings from the menu.

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Step 3: Change the Assistant Voice

1. Scroll through the settings and find Assistant Voice.
2. Tap on Assistant Voice to view the available options.
3. You’ll see a list of voices represented by colours (e.g., Red, Orange, Green) or descriptions such as “Voice 1” and “Voice 2.”
4. Tap on each voice option to hear a preview.
5. Once you find a voice you like, tap to select it.

The new voice will be applied immediately to all Google Home and Google Assistant-enabled devices linked to your account.

Step 4: Test the New Voice

To confirm the change, interact with your Google Home device:

• Say: “Hey Google, what’s the weather today?”
• Google Assistant will respond using the newly selected voice.

Available Voice Options

Google Home Assistant offers multiple voices, including:

• Male and Female Variants: Select the tone that best suits your preference.
• Accents and Languages: Depending on your region, you can choose voices with accents like American, British, Australian, or Indian.
• Bilingual Support: Google Assistant can support two languages at once, switching between them based on the user’s command.

Step 5: Customise for Individual Users (Optional)

If multiple users share a Google Home device, you can enable Voice Match so each user can have their own preferred voice.

How to Set Up Voice Match:

1. Go to Assistant Settings > Voice Match.
2. Follow the prompts to train Google Assistant to recognise your voice.
3. Each user can select their preferred Assistant voice.

With Voice Match, Google Home will use the correct voice based on who is speaking.

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Step 6: Change the Voice on Smart Displays

For devices like the Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max, the same voice change will apply. Any text-to-speech responses, like calendar updates or news summaries, will use the newly selected voice.

Quick FAQs

1. Can I Change Google Home Assistant’s Voice on All Devices at Once?
Yes, changing the Assistant voice in the Google Home app applies to all linked Google devices.

2. How Many Voice Options Does Google Assistant Have?
Google offers multiple voice options, including male, female, and accent variations, depending on your region.

3. Can I Set Different Voices for Different Users?
Yes, by setting up Voice Match, each user can have their own preferred Assistant voice.

4. Does Changing the Voice Affect Google Assistant’s Functionality?
No, changing the voice only alters how Google Assistant sounds; it doesn’t impact performance or responses.

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5. Can I Choose Celebrity Voices for Google Home Assistant?
Currently, Google does not offer permanent celebrity voices, though temporary cameo voices have been available in the past.

Conclusion

Changing Google Home Assistant’s default voice is quick and easy through the Google Home app. With options for male, female, and accented voices, you can personalise your smart assistant to match your preferences. For households with multiple users, enabling Voice Match allows everyone to choose their own unique voice setting.