Question 1

How does the app provide both speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions?

Accepted Answer

Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google bundles two core capabilities. It converts your spoken words into text for apps, and it also powers apps to read on-screen text aloud, such as when a book is read to you.

Question 2

Which Android settings do I use to make this app my default voice input engine?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings, go to Apps & notifications, then Default apps, and choose Assist App. There you can select Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred voice input engine.

Question 3

Where in Settings can I set this app as my preferred text-to-speech engine?

Accepted Answer

Go to Settings, then Languages & Input, and select Text-to-Speech output. From there, choose Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google as your preferred engine.

Question 4

Can you give examples of apps that use the speech-to-text functionality?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google Maps can use it when you search places by voice, the Recorder App can transcribe recordings on device, the Phone App's Call Screen can show a real-time transcription of a caller, and accessibility apps like Voice Access can let you operate the device through voice. Dictation apps, voice search features, and language learning apps may also use it.

Question 5

Is the app already available on my Android device, and what is its size?

Accepted Answer

On many Android devices, Speech Recognition and Synthesis from Google is already available, but you can update to the latest version if needed. The app is about 15 MB in size.

Download APK: Speech Recognition & Synthesis

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