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How to Make Your Android Announce Caller’s Name or Number

Quick Tips
  • Google Dialer is the default app for most Android phones, whereas Samsung Dialer is exclusive to Samsung devices.
  • In Google Dialer, head to Settings > Caller ID announcement > Announce caller ID > enable the feature.
  • In Samsung Dialer, go to Settings > Answer and ending calls > toggle on Read caller names aloud.

Enabling Caller ID Announcement on Google Dialer

Google Dialer is the default dialer app on most Android phones, including Pixel, Motorola, and Oneplus. Follow these steps to enable the feature on your Google Dialer:

Step 1: Open the Google Dialer app.

Step 2: Tap on the three dots at the top right.

Step 3: Navigate to Settings > Caller ID announcement.

Step 4: Select Announce caller ID. Now, choose between Always or Only when using a headset.

Enabling Caller ID Announcement on Samsung Dialer

If you have a Samsung phone, you can use the Samsung Dialer app to enable this feature. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Phone app on your Samsung device.

Step 2: Tap the three dots in the top right corner.

Step 3: Go to Settings > Answer and ending calls.

Step 4: Toggle on Read caller names aloud, then tap it.

Step 5: Choose when to activate this feature – Always or Over Bluetooth or headphones only.

FAQs

1. Does this feature work with all incoming calls?

Not necessarily. Some callers may have their information blocked or not available, so the feature may not work for those calls.

2. Can I customize the announcement voice?

Yes, you can change the text-to-speech engine to modify the announcement voice. Head to Phone Settings > Accessibility > Text-to-speech output.

3. Can I turn off this feature for certain contacts?

No. It announces all incoming calls unless you turn it off. However, you can temporarily disable it by setting it to silent or vibrate.

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Last updated on 01 August, 2024

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