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How to set up Personal Voice in iOS 17
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iOS 17 is a huge update with a range of new features and functionality, fromContact PostersandStandBy Modeto Personal Voice, a new accessibility option available to iPhone owners running the latest software.
A new accessibility option nestled withiniOS 17,Personal Voicebuilds something akin to a replica of your voice and then allows you to send messages with it. While there may not be much use for it generally, it’s a game-changing feature for those who can’t easily communicate verbally, allowing them to use text-to-speech with a voice that resembles their own.
It’s certainly a unique addition and it’s also one of the more time-consuming iOS features to set up. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Personal Voice setup process step-by-step.
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What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Unlock your iPhone
To begin, unlock your iPhone running iOS 17.
Step2
Open Settings
Navigate to Settings. This is the app with the icon that looks like a cog.
Step3
Tap on Accessibility
Scroll down to the Accessibility option and tap it.
Step4
Scroll down to Personal Voice, tap it
Find the option called Personal Voice. Tap it.
Step5
Select Create Personal Voice
Next, select Create Personal Voice. You’ll see a number of pop-ups.
Step6
Tap Continue
This first screen describes the Personal Voice feature. If you want to keep on going, hit Continue.
Step7
Tap Continue, again
The next screen outlines some of the requirements, like being in a quiet room. Make sure you’re doing all three and hit Continue.
Step8
Select a name for your Personal Voice
If you want, you can choose a name for your Personal Voice.
Step9
Begin reading the phrases
The next is the long one. For the iPhone to generate your Personal Voice, you need to say 150 phrases, all of which range in length from a few words to a paragraph. You have to say each phrase as the phone records your voice. This part takes between 25-30 minutes.
Step10
Once completed, tap Continue
Once you’ve said the 150 phrases, a pop-up will tell you that you’ve finished recording. Tap Continue.
Step11
Tap OK
The next message will explain how the Personal Voice will be generated, tap OK.
Step12
Charge and Lock your iPhone to begin generating your Personal Voice
Once you’ve done all the phrases, the phone will begin generating your Personal Voice. This is done in the background when the phone is locked and charging and can take a few days. You’ll get an alert when it’s ready.
Troubleshooting
There are 150 phrases that need to be said in order for the Personal Voice to be generated.
Yes, the voice is generated on the iPhone itself and stored on the device.
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