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 the following label:

• Speaks Street Names
  

To change the voice language:

1. Touch Settings
   • This is typically symbolized with a wrench icon
2. Touch Locale or Language
3. Touch Voice or Voice Language
   • This is symbolized by a pair of lips on some devices
4. Touch the desired language¹ that is tagged Speaks Street Names
5. Touch OK

¹If 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 Related Content.