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My Automotive Device Doesn't Speak Street Names
Garmin automotive GPS devices that have the ability to speak street names are also loaded with pre-recorded voices that do not speak street names (for example, it will say "Turn right in 500 feet" instead of "Turn right at Metcalf Avenue"). If one of the pre-recorded voices has been selected, it will not speak street names.
To hear the name of the street spoken, you will need to select a voice on the device that will be shown with one of the following labels, depending on the device model:
- Speaks Street Names
- Speaks Garmin Real Directions™
- Supports OK Garmin spoken responses
To Change the Voice Language on your Device:
- Touch Settings
- Touch Language & Keyboard or System
- Touch Voice Language
- Touch the desired voice with one of the labels listed above
- If you do not see any voice language options with these labels, you will need to download additional voice languages from Garmin Express™. For instructions, see Missing or Corrupt Voice Files on an Automotive Device.
- Touch Save
The device will now give directions speaking street names in the selected voice language.