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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 (e.g. "Turn right in 500 feet").

If one of these pre-recorded voices has been selected, the voice prompts will not speak street names. You will need to select a voice that speaks street names. These will be shown on the device 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:

  1. Touch Settings
  2. Touch Language & Keyboard or System
  3. Touch Voice Language
  4. Touch the desired voice with one of the labels listed above
  5. Touch Save

The device will now give directions with street names in the selected voice language.