Reading messages outloud

[Charles Bird]

I have the option enabled for the phone to read messages outloud, but it is not reading incoming messages outloud. How do I get it to do this?

 

[vansmack]

I have the option enabled for the phone to read messages outloud, but it is not reading incoming messages outloud. How do I get it to do this?

It's a two step process on Android. Did you set both settings?

In the Accessibility Menu, Tap "Vision"

Then turn on Message/call voice notifications.

Then tap the words again (not the toggle switch).

The only one not turned on by default is "Read Messages"

Did you turn that one on also?

 

[Charles Bird]

I had no idea about enabling the read option in "vision" within "visibility". Boy oh boy that is a hidden. I never would have thought to look there to do that. I just switched to an android after being an iphone user since they came out. I'm liking the android platform, but having some difficulty finding some settings within the menus.

 

[Charles Bird]

Will it read messages through car speakers when the phone is connected via bluetooth in the car?

 

[vansmack]

You know, I don't use that method, sort of because of that particular need.

I only want my messages read aloud when I'm driving, and rather than go through the options, I use an app called "Agent - do not disturb" by Egomotion and have it set up to only read my messages when it's connected to my car's Bluetooth. It's automatic and super easy.

Unfortunately, it's a little pricey because it has a number of other options that I don't use, but I find it worth it for my commutes to and from work.

It has a free trial period, so see if it meets your needs before buying.

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