Waze users can choose from a variety of voice packs, including those of famous people, and even record their own voice as the assistant. The app offers real-time notifications on traffic conditions and accidents, and allows users to set specific voice commands.

The article concludes by providing a link to a repository that contains a list of more than 50 variants of voice packs for Waze.

Table of Contents

How to download additional voice packs
Download Waze Official Voices
Download Community-Developed Sounds
Where can I download other voice packs for Waze?
Voice packs are not available: how to fix
How to change the voice in Waze on iOS
Assign your voice to the Waze assistant
Voice packs of famous people
Voice settings available in Waze
Waze voice commands
FAQ
What are the Waze best voices?
Can I change the voice in Waze to my own?
How do I change the voice to Morgan Freeman?
Can I add more voices to Waze?
Can I use different Waze voices for different events?
How to use the OK Waze feature?
Reference information. Waze app features

Waze app users are going to be favorably impressed by the variants for changing the voice that the app uses to notify the driver about turns, potential dangers on the road, and other events.

A Waze user can download and change the voice pack via the main Waze settings. The first (primary) voice package is distributed for free when the other can be installed by purchasing it through the app. An additional bonus is using your own voice of the assistant.

How to download additional voice packs

Method 1:

Install the Waze app on your mobile device (iOS / Android).
On the same mobile device, tap on one of the links below beside the voicepack title of your choice.
Find the desired voice pack in the table.
Tap on the Download link from the table below ⬇️
Wait for the Waze App to open.
Go to the My Waze section.
Navigate to My Waze by pressing the three dot button in the left corner and selecting Settings.
Go to Voice & Sound > Waze voice.
Select a new voice.

Method 2:

In order to download and use additional voice packs, go to the "Waze Voice" section present in Waze.
To display the voice list, tap on the speaker icon located in the bottom right corner of the app screen.
Tap on the icon. The user will have a bunch of different voices available, including celebrities as well as interesting and unusual characters.

Having selected one of the voice packs with voices, install it to the app base and then use it as a voice accompaniment.

Download Waze Official Voices


Title	Link	Language	Notes
Armie Hammer	Download	English	Armie Hammer is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Social Network, Call Me by Your Name, and The Lone Ranger. He has also appeared in television series such as Arrested Development, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, and Wrecked. He is also set to star in the upcoming films Death on the Nile and Rebecca.
Batman (Kevin Conroy)	Download	English	Batman is one of the most popular and recognizable superheroes in the DC Universe, created by American writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane. He is a wealthy Gotham City industrialist who devotes his life to protecting the city as a vigilante. His dual identity is Bruce Wayne, and he fights crime using his physical and intellectual abilities, gadgets, high-tech vehicles, and an array of high-tech gadgets. He is a founding member of the Justice League superhero team.
Boy George	Download	English	Boy George is an English singer, songwriter, DJ and fashion designer. He rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club, who became one of the most successful bands of the decade. Throughout his career, he has embraced a wide range of musical styles, from pop to punk and reggae to soul. In addition to music, George has worked as a television presenter, fashion designer, photographer and writer.
C-3PO (Star Wars)	Download	English	C-3PO is a golden-plated humanoid droid from the Star Wars universe. He was created by Anakin Skywalker and is fluent in over 6 million forms of communication. He is constantly seen together with his droid companion R2-D2 and is a trusted and loyal friend of the Skywalker family.
Catriona Gray	Download	English	Catriona Gray is a Filipino-Australian model, singer & beauty pageant titleholder. She earned worldwide fame after becoming the 4th Filipina to ever win Miss Universe in 2018. Catriona also won the Miss World Philippines title in 2016. She is a passionate advocate of charities related to poverty, clean water & education.
Cookie Monster	Download	English	Cookie Monster is a beloved blue monster from the children's television show, Sesame Street, who just can't help but gobble up delicious cookies. He always has a healthy appetite for them and is often found encouraging children to eat healthier foods.

Download Community-Developed Sounds


Title	Link	Language	Notes
Angry Batman	Download	English	Angry Batman is a popular Internet meme. It consists of a screenshot from the original Batman TV Series (1966-1968) featuring the main character looking angry at the camera. The image is often shared online when a person or group is angry or frustrated, expressing the idea of “anger that makes Batman angry.”
Country Boy	Download	English	Country Boy is an American country music trio of brothers from Riverview, FL. The group consists of Austin, Clayton, and Dakota Rice. They are best known for their single "Hey Y'all," which reached the Top 40 of the Country Music Charts. The group is currently focusing on releasing their album, Music from the Home Place.
Dale Earnhart Jr.	Download	English	Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a retired NASCAR driver and current NASCAR team owner. He is the son of legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr. and is widely considered one of NASCAR's most popular drivers, winning the Most Popular Driver Award 15 times. He won two Daytona 500 races, twice won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, and won 26 races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Drew Lynch	Download	English	Drew Lynch is a stand-up comedian from Indiana, known for his performances on America's Got Talent, where he was a finalist. He also has his own YouTube channel, where he creates comedic videos which often feature his stutter.
Englishman - "Sir William"	Download	English	Sir William is an English nobleman from the early 19th century. He was Knighted for his contributions to the Royal Navy and was well known for his hospitality. He wrote extensively on the maritime development of Australasia and the Royal Navy. He passed away in 1826.
GLaDOS	Download	English	GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System) is a fictional artificially intelligent computer system from the video game series, Portal. She was created to control and manage Aperture Science's research and testing facility. GLaDOS is voiced by actress Ellen McLain.

Where can I download other voice packs for Waze?

You can find a full list at:

https://github.com/pipeeeeees/waze-voicepack-links

This repository contains the current 2023 list of voice packs for Waze (more than 50 variants).

All the voice packs have been split into several categories and comment on how they will work correctly. Available languages for Waze app: Spanish, English, French.

Voice packs are not available: how to fix

On later versions of Android there is a problem with installing custom voice packs to Waze. After downloading, users can not find the voice pack in the list, and only the default voice packs are available.

There is a workaround that has helped many Android users.

Open Waze app.
Go to Settings > Voice & Sound.
In the Waze voice column, tap on the 'i' (info icon) next to the name of the voice pack that is not working.
Scroll through the list and change Default voice to another option.

How to change the voice in Waze on iOS

You can change the voice in Waze on iPhone by following these steps:

Launch the app: tap on shortcut on your iOS device.

After launching the app, tap on the icon with the image of a speaker.
When you tap on the icon, a new menu will open,

In the menu, select the General > Voice & sound option. Note that it contains the voice that the navigation device currently uses.

In addition to the voice used by the Waze app, there is also a list of voices that can be selected by the user. To select the voice the user likes the most, tap on it.
Choosing a new voice for Waze, take into account that some of the voices have a voice for the streets and avenues, and some do not.
After the most interesting voice is selected, it should be saved.
Go back to the map by pressing the standard "Back" button on your iPhone.

Important! Download Waze updates from time to time as the developers release new voices and sound effects quite often. For example, most recently the developer released add-ons with the voices of celebrities such as Cookie Monster, Mr. T and Liam Neeson.

Assign your voice to the Waze assistant

If you aren't a big fan of the robotic sound of Waze voices, you can record your voice or your friends or family voices.

In order to set up custom voice, follow the instructions (we're going to talk about the Android app):

Download the latest version of Waze or update an existing one.
Launch the Waze app on your smartphone.

Select the speaker icon in the lower section of the app.
Select the "Waze voice" option.

Tap “Record new voice” at the top.

A list of keywords appears. Select a phrase and tap the big record button in the upper display section.
Perhaps Android will request access to your microphone, if so simply tap "Allow".
Say the phrase you need and choose Stop.

You can check the recording by tapping the Play button.

Choose "Save" to save the result.

When needed to play an audio recording, tap the blue playback icon;
Tap "Done" and give your voice a code name (you can find it in the list with options to choose from).

If you want to return to the map, tap the "cross" at the top right.
In order to enable a voice pack and change voice on Waze, select it from the list in the "Sound" window.

Voice packs of famous people

In addition to your voice, of course, you can choose one of the already created voice packages.

You can open the list of available voices which users can add to Waze by following the "Waze Voice" link. To do this, tap the speaker icon in the lower-right corner.

The list of voice packages available for download changes from time to time, but you can always choose from a wide variety of options.

Here are some of the best voice packs:

Zoey is a fun little girl who likes to joke, sing, have fun, and most importantly, she knows how to do it.
Bernice - remembers the events of World War II (but does she remember how to get to the right place? One can only hope).
Thrax - from the nightmarish depths appears a nervous voice, leading you to your fate;
Rivka, Jean Pierre, Angelo and others.

In addition to the default voices, the navigation app offers the voices of celebrities.

Jarvis Waze. Want to feel like the legendary Iron Man from Marvel Comics? Then choose the voice assistant Jarvis. He will talk to you and simulate the route in the voice of the legendary artificial intelligence used by Tony Stark for his costumes.
Morgan Freeman. Connoisseurs of the American actor Morgan Freeman can use the voice of the actor in Waze. Set the voice of Freeman and you can immerse yourself in the story "Escape from Shawshank" or "March of the Penguins.
Terry Crews. Want your navigator to navigate in the voice of the legendary Major Payne, Spoostar or the League of Monsters? Then download the voice pack of American actor Terry Crews and activate it in the program.
Arnold Schwarzenegger. After installing this voice pack, the navigator will start giving voice comments in the voice of the legendary Terminator.

You can install Waze voices by downloading special packages from the page. We're going to highlight some of them:


Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond;	Ed Helms;	Terry Crews;
Characters from «Star Wars»;	Stephen Colbert;	T-Pain;
Morgan Freeman;	Rob Gronkowski;	Arnold Schwarzenegger;
Kevin Hart;	Neil Patrick Harris;	Colonel Sanders;
Shaquille O'Neal;	Jay Leno;	Elvis Presley.

Voice settings available in Waze

Waze offers users three types of voice command settings on iOS and Android. Regardless of the voice command settings, you should grant Waze access to use the microphone.

To grant the app access to the device's microphone, do the following actions:

Go to "Settings";
Under "Settings" find "Waze"
Allow it to use the microphone;
Run the Waze app
Go to Settings, tap on "Voice and Sound" > "Talk to Waze";
Activate the "Listen for OK Waze" function;

Waze voice commands

The app is capable of performing a number of special voice commands of the owner. For example, the app is capable of performing the following commands as standard on the device:

"Home". When the user says this command, Waze will build the best route from your location to home.
"Drive to Work." After saying this command, the navigator will build a route to the owner's place of work.
"Take me [address]". If this command is uttered, the app will create the best route to the address requested by the users.
"When will I get there?" After this voice command the app will sound an approximate location of arrival to the destination.
"Show alternative route". This command will give you detailed information about the alternative route.
"Tell about traffic jams": Waze will show you exactly where on your route the traffic jams are.

FAQ

What are the Waze best voices?

Active Waze users have their own preferences. The most interesting voices are those of various actors and media personalities.

Can I change the voice in Waze to my own?

Yes, you can record the voice to use it for GPS navigation. Use the app settings and record commands using your own voice in Waze.

How do I change the voice to Morgan Freeman?

To change the Waze voice to Morgan Freeman you need to download an additional voice pack with actor sound effects and replace the standard voice with Morgan Freeman's.

Can I add more voices to Waze?

The app allows you to download, install and use a large number of voices and effects.

Can I use different Waze voices for different events?

Yes, using different voices for events is possible. However, in order for this to work you need to configure these events through Waze's main settings.

How to use the OK Waze feature?

The OK Waze feature accepts voice commands from the user.

You can turn it on by tapping on the microphone icon on the main page.

Another way to start OK Waze is by saying "OK Waze! After the user says "OK Waze" he can use the voice commands to navigate from one part of the city to another.

Reference information. Waze app features

Waze navigation app:

Allows its users to map the best route taking into account traffic jams, blocked roads, weather conditions and other factors.
Notifies on the current speed limits and any changes in traffic conditions.
Sends real-time notifications on every accident on your road,
the app is distributed for free.
Requires an Internet connection, so if any interruptions or crashes occur, the given information might not be accurate.
Waze is useful for drivers all over the world who want to move faster, safer and not spend a lot of money on it.