In this guide, we will show you a nifty workaround that should help you fix the issue of high-pitched voice in Google Maps on your Android device. When it comes to map apps, then there’s hardly an iota of doubt that the offering from the Silicon Valley giant is the best in this domain. Beholding a slew of nifty features, including the likes of satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, and real-time traffic conditions, the reason why it is the preferred choice for the masses is hardly a secret.
However, as of late, it seems to be getting bugged with a rather weird issue. Numerous users have voiced their concern that there are now high-pitched voices in the Google Maps app. As a result of which, it has become extremely difficult to get hold of the directions as the voice is just non-understandable.
Making matters worse is the fact that it’s not just the Maps app, even the likes of Google Translate, the clock that says date and time, and the Microphone that is used to initiate search via voice all are exhibiting the same behavior. Moreover, initially, the issue was only reported with the Pixel devices but now it seems to have plagued numerous other Android devices as well. What is surprising to note is the fact that the issue was reported in August last year [2023] and is still continuing to this day.
The only reason why Google has addressed it to date might be due to its limited number of reports/complaints. With that said, if you are also currently facing this bug, then this guide will make you aware of a handy tweak that should address this issue once and for all. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix High Pitched Voice in Google Maps
As of now, the only workaround that is spelling out success for many users involves lowering the voice output speed of the Text-to-speech settings. So let’s try out this workaround via the below-listed steps and then check out the result.
- Go to System > Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
- Then go to TalkBack settings >Text-to-speech settings.
- Within that, go to the Output Speed and lower it down.
- Apart from that, you may also go to Settings > System.
- Then search Language > General Language Settings.
- Now go to Output > Voice Speed and lower it down.
Check if any of these two tweaks fix the issue of high-pitched voice in Google Maps on your Android device. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.
As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are unaware of this issue. As and when that happens or they give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
