Android设备已经养成了发布令人兴奋的新功能的习惯，这些功能往往会让普通用户大吃一惊。他们的创新目录中最新增加的一项功能是使用户能够聆听他们的文本，而不是睁大眼睛阅读它们。如果您想从 Tony Stark 的书中翻页并让虚拟助手传递您的信息，这里有一个关于如何使用文本到语音Android内置功能以及应用程序朗读Android短信的指南。
如何使用文本到语音 Android(How to Use Text to Speech Android)
拥有一个助手或应用程序可以在Android(Android)上大声朗读短信，有许多奇妙的用途：
- 它使多任务处理更容易，因为您的设备无需检查您的手机，而是为您读出消息。
- 此外，听你的文本而不是阅读它们，可以减少你的屏幕时间，让你的眼睛免受进一步的压力。
- 此功能在驾驶时非常有用，不会分散您的注意力。
话虽如此，以下是在Android(Android)设备上朗读短信的方法。
注意：(Note:)由于智能手机没有相同的设置(Settings)选项，并且它们因制造商而异，因此在更改任何设置之前，请确保设置正确。
方法一：询问谷歌助手
(Method 1: Ask Google Assistant
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如果您在 2021年的Android上没有Google 助理(Google Assistant)，那么您还有很多工作要做。谷歌的这个虚拟助手(Virtual assistant by Google)正在为Alexa和Siri争取金钱。它肯定会为您的设备增加额外的功能。朗读消息的功能几年前就发布了，但没过多久，用户就意识到了它的潜力。以下是设置Google助理应用以在 Android 上朗读短信的方法：
1. 进入设备设置(Settings )并点击谷歌服务和偏好。(Google Services & Preferences.)
2. 点击Google Apps 设置(Settings for Google Apps.)列表中的搜索、助理和语音。(Search, Assistant & Voice)
3. 选择Google Assistant选项，如图所示。
4.设置Google 助理(Google Assistant)后，说Hey Google或OK Google以激活助理。
5. 激活助手后，只需说，阅读我的短信(Read my text messages)。
6. 由于这是一个信息敏感请求，助手将被要求授予权限。(Grant permissions.)在打开的权限窗口上点击确定以继续。(OK)
7. 根据提示，点击Google。
8. 接下来，通过打开旁边的切换开关允许(Allow Notification Access )Google访问通知。
9. 在确认提示中点击允许(Allow )，如下图所示。
10. 返回主屏幕(Home screen )并指示(instruct) Google Assistant阅读您的消息。
您的Google 助理(Google Assistant)现在可以：
- 阅读发件人的姓名。
- 大声朗读短信
- 询问您是否要发送回复。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何在 Android 设备上关闭 Google 助理(How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android Devices)
方法 2：使用内置的文本转语音功能(Method 2: Use In-built Text to Speech Feature)
早在Google Assistant(Google Assistant)出现之前， Android设备就提供了收听短信而不是阅读短信的功能。Android上的辅助功能设置(Accessibility Settings)为用户提供了收听消息而不是阅读消息的选项。此功能的初衷是帮助视力不佳的人理解他们收到的信息。不过(Nevertheless)，您也可以将其用于您自己的利益。以下是使用内置文本转语音功能Android朗读(Android)文本消息的方法：
1. 在您的Android设备上，打开设置(Settings)应用程序。
2. 向下滚动并点击辅助功能(Accessibility) 以继续。
3. 在标题为屏幕阅读器的部分中，(Screen Readers,)点击选择朗读，(Select to Speak, )如图所示。
4. 将选择发言(Select to speak )功能的开关打开，如突出显示的那样。
5. 该功能将请求控制您的屏幕和设备的权限。在这里，点击允许( Allow )继续。
6. 点击OK(OK.)确认指令信息。
注意：(Note: )每台设备都有不同的方式/键来访问和使用“选择(Select)发言”(Speak)功能。因此，请仔细阅读说明。
7.接下来，打开您设备上的 任何消息应用程序。(messaging application)
8. 执行必要的手势以激活选择发言(activate Select to speak)功能。
9. 激活该功能后，点击一条短信(tap a text message)，您的设备会为您朗读。
这是如何使用文本到语音Android内置(Android)的选择(Select)朗读(Speak)功能。
方法三：安装和使用第三方应用
(Method 3: Install & Use Third-Party Apps
)
此外，您还可以探索将文本消息转换为语音的其他第三方应用程序。这些应用程序可能不那么可靠，但可能会提供其他功能。所以，明智地选择。以下是在 Android 上大声朗读短信的评价最高的应用程序：
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Out Loud：这个应用程序提供了自定义文本到语音设置的空间。您可以选择何时激活此功能以及何时不激活。例如，当您连接到蓝牙(Bluetooth)扬声器时，该应用程序可能会静音。
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Drivemode：Drivemode 专为驾驶而设计，让(Drivemode)用户可以在旅途中收听和回复消息。您可以在上车前激活该应用程序，让您的设备为您读出消息。
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ReadItToMe：就文本到语音的操作而言，此应用程序是经典的。它将文本翻译成正确的英语(English)，并在没有拼写错误和语法错误的情况下读出文本。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
收听短信的能力是一项具有广泛功能的便捷功能。我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您能够在Android设备上使用文本转语音。如果您对本文有任何疑问或建议，请随时在评论部分提出。
How to Use Text to Speech Android
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How to Use Text to Speech Android
Having an assistant or an app to read text messages aloud on Android, serves many wonderful purposes:
- It makes multitasking easier as instead of checking your phone, your device just reads out the message for you.
- Moreover, listening to your texts rather than reading them, reduces your screen time and saves your eyes from further strain.
- This feature is extremely helpful while driving and would not distract you from it.
With that said, here’s how to have text messages read aloud on Android devices.
Note: Since smartphones don’t have the same Settings options, and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any.
Method 1: Ask Google Assistant
If you do not have Google Assistant on your Android in 2021, then you have a lot of catching up to do. This Virtual assistant by Google is giving Alexa & Siri a run for their money. It certainly adds an extra level of functionality to your device. The feature to read messages aloud was released a few years back but it wasn’t much later, that users realized its potential. Here’s how you can set up Google assistant app to read text messages aloud on Android:
1. Go to Device Settings and tap on Google Services & Preferences.
2. Tap Search, Assistant & Voice from the list of Settings for Google Apps.
3. Select the Google Assistant option, as shown.
4. Once Google Assistant is set up, say Hey Google or OK Google to activate the assistant.
5. Once the assistant is active, simply say, Read my text messages.
6. As this is an information sensitive request, the assistant will be required to Grant permissions. Tap on OK on the permission window that opens up to proceed.
7. As prompted, tap on Google.
8. Next, Allow Notification Access to Google by turning on the toggle next to it.
9. Tap on Allow in the confirmation prompt, as illustrated below.
10. Go back to your Home screen and instruct Google Assistant to read your messages.
Your Google Assistant will now be able to:
- read the name of the sender.
- read text messages aloud
- ask if you want to send a reply.
Also Read: How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android Devices
Method 2: Use In-built Text to Speech Feature
The ability to listen to text messages rather than reading them was made available on Android devices long before Google Assistant came around. The Accessibility Settings on Android have given users the option of listening to messages rather than reading them. The original intention of this feature was to help people with poor eyesight understand the messages that they receive. Nevertheless, you can use it for your own benefit too. Here’s how to have text messages read aloud Android by using the in-built text-to-speech feature Android:
1. On your Android device, open the Settings application.
2. Scroll down and tap on Accessibility to continue.
3. In the section titled Screen Readers, tap on Select to Speak, as depicted.
4. Turn the toggle ON for Select to speak feature, as highlighted.
5. The feature will request permission to control your screen & device. Here, tap on Allow to proceed.
6. Acknowledge the instruction message by tapping on OK.
Note: Each device will have different ways/keys to access & utilize the Select to Speak feature. So, read the instructions carefully.
7. Next, open any messaging application on your device.
8. Perform the necessary gesture to activate Select to speak feature.
9. Once the feature is activated, tap a text message and your device will read it out for you.
This is how to use text to speech Android in-built Select to Speak feature.
Method 3: Install & Use Third-Party Apps
in addition, you can explore other third-party applications that convert your text messages to speech. These apps may not be as reliable but, may offer additional features. So, choose wisely. Here are the top-rated apps to read text messages aloud on Android:
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Out Loud: This app provides room for customization of text-to-speech settings. You can select when to activate this feature and when not to. For example, the app can go mute when you are connected to a Bluetooth speaker.
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Drivemode: Catered specifically for driving, Drivemode lets the user listen to and reply to messages, on the go. You can activate the app before going on a ride and let your device read out your messages for you.
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ReadItToMe: This app is a classic as far as text-to-speech operations are concerned. It translates the text into proper English and reads out the text without spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
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The ability to listen to text messages is a handy feature with a wide array of functionality. We hope this guide was helpful and you were able to use text to speech on an Android device. If you have any queries or suggestions regarding this article, feel free to drop them in the comments section.
