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How to get AirPods to read your texts

AirPods make it easy to stay connected with friends and family. Learn how to use your AirPods to read text messages and stay up-to-date on conversations.

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Published Dec 23, 2022
Image: Man sitting on couch listening to AirPods.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: AirPods

  • You can use the "Announce Messages with Siri" feature to have AirPods read your texts aloud.
  • Learning how to get AirPods to read your texts can help someone stay connected without having to look at their phone.
  • This article will teach readers how to set up their AirPods to read texts aloud.

If you're looking for a way to stay connected with your friends and family without having to constantly look at your phone, then you may be interested in learning how to get AirPods to read your texts. AirPods are Apple's wireless earbuds that allow you to listen to music, make phone calls, and even read your text messages. With the help of Siri, you can use your AirPods to read your text messages, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. In this article, we'll explain how to set up your AirPods to read your text messages and give you a few tips for using them.

How to get AirPods to read texts

In order to get AirPods to read your texts, you will need to enable the "Announce Messages with Siri" feature in your iPhone's Settings. Once enabled, your AirPods will read aloud any incoming text messages when they are connected to your iPhone.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap Accessibility in the list of settings.
  3. Tap Spoken Content in the Accessibility list.
  4. Tap Text to Speech in the Spoken Content list.
  5. Tap Speak Selection to enable it.
  6. Tap Speak Screen to enable it.
  7. Tap AirPods in the Output list.

Our takeaway

The possibilities are endless when it comes to using AirPods to read texts. With a few simple steps, you can easily set up your AirPods to read texts and stay connected with your friends and family. Whether you’re at the gym, on the train, or in the office, AirPods are the perfect way to stay connected and informed. So, go ahead and give it a try! You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay connected with your AirPods. Plus, with AirPods, you can stay connected in style. AirPods come in a variety of colors and styles, so you can choose the ones that best match your outfit and personality. So, go ahead and get your AirPods and get ready to stay connected in style. You’ll be glad you did!

FAQs

What type of device do AirPods need to be connected to in order to read texts?

AirPods need to be connected to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in order to read texts.

Are there any additional settings that need to be enabled in order for AirPods to read texts?

Yes, in order for AirPods to read texts, you need to enable the “Announce Messages with Siri” option in the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. You can find this option by going to Settings > Notifications > Announce Messages with Siri.

Is there a way to customize the voice that reads the texts?

Yes, AirPods can be customized to read texts in a variety of voices. To do so, users must open the Settings app on their device, select Accessibility, and then select Spoken Content. From there, users can select the voice they would like their AirPods to use when reading texts.

Are there any third-party apps that can be used to get AirPods to read texts?

Yes, there are third-party apps available that can be used to get AirPods to read texts. These apps include Voice Dream Reader, NaturalReader, and Read Aloud. These apps can be used to customize the voice that reads the texts, as well as to read texts from multiple devices.

Is there a way to get AirPods to read texts from multiple devices?

Yes, AirPods can be connected to multiple devices and can read texts from each of them. To do this, the AirPods must be connected to each device separately and the settings must be enabled on each device in order for the AirPods to read the texts.

This article was originally published on 23 Dec 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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