Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Google LLC

About this app

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Text functionality
Speech Recognition provides speech-to-text functionality to Google and other third party apps to convert what you say to text. For example, it can be used by:
• Google Maps when you use your voice to search places
• Recorder App to transcribe your recordings on device
• Phone App Call Screen feature to get a real-time transcription of your caller
• Accessibility apps like Voice Access for operating your device through voice
• Dictation or keyboard apps you might use to dictate text messages through voice
• Apps that contain a search by voice feature so that you can quickly search for your favorite shows or songs
• Language learning apps that recognize what you say as you practice a new language
• …and many other applications in Play Store
To use Google Speech-to-Text functionality on your Android device, go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist App. Select Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred voice input engine.
Google Text-to-Speech functionality
Speech Services powers applications to read the text on your screen aloud. For example, it can be used by:
• Google Play Books to “Read Aloud” your favorite book
• Google Translate to speak translations aloud so you can hear the pronunciation of a word
• Talkback and accessibility applications for spoken feedback across your device
• …and many other applications in Play Store
To use Google Text-to-Speech functionality on your Android device, go to Settings > Languages & Input > Text-to-Speech output. Select Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred engine.
Note, on many Android devices, Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google is already available, but you can update to the latest version here.

Ratings and reviews

Used to be able to translate the Korean coming through the speaker in my apartment (really useful!) But hasn't been able to do that in quite a while. I can speak Korean while the announcement is happening and it will translate that, but not the announcement itself. I can hold the phone right next to the speaker while there is no other sound, but it can't do it. Used to be completely doable. Disappointing.

Another high tech frustration creation. It's fantastic how it stops two words into a sentence. I use it whenever I need to send a message two words at a time. ( Not recommended if you enjoy complete sentences. Especially if you're fancy and use punctuation. ) And thanks to it's new never-ending search mode, my battery life is minimal and I get more exercise looking for my charger. I wish I could track my progress but I'm using the Samsung Health app. ;) Looking forward to the next update!

The app effectively leverages Google's Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech technologies, enhancing user experience across various applications. Seamless integration with Google Maps, Recorder, Call Screen, and more makes it versatile. To improve, consider refining the user interface for easier navigation and providing customizable settings for individual preferences. Additionally, regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest Android versions and refining accuracy in speech recognition

What's new

Your app has a new name: “Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google”. The Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google app not only provides text-to-speech but also empowers applications with speech-to-text functionality to convert your voice to text. Read more in the “About this app” section.