How to Use Text-To-Speech on Amazon Kindle
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Enable Text-To-Speech on Kindle
The VoiceView Screen Reader is an accessibility feature that lets you listen to Kindle books over Bluetooth. This feature is available for all Kindle models that support Bluetooth.
Step 1:On your Kindlehome screen, tap thethree vertical dotsat the top-right corner and selectSettings.
Step 2:Tap onAccessibilityand selectVoiceView Screen Reader.
Step 3:Enable the toggle forVoiceView Screen Reader.
Step 4:Keep your Bluetooth device in Pairing Mode while your Kindle device tries to connect with it.
Step 5:After your Kindle detects the Bluetooth device, hold two fingers on your Kindle screen to finish the pairing process.
After pairing your Bluetooth device, you will hear an audio response while navigating your Kindle. You must first select and then double-tap to use the feature or option.
Step 6:Go back and open the book you are reading to use the text-to-speech feature.
After opening your book, the feature will start working automatically.
Adjust Speech Rate on Kindle
Step 1:On your Kindlehome screen, tap thethree vertical dotsat the top-right corner and selectSettings.
Step 2:Tap onAccessibilityand selectVoiceView Screen Reader.
Step 3:Tap onSpeech Rate. Select thereading speedof your choice.
Step 5:Go back and tap onVolume. Select thetext-to-speech volume levelof your choice to make your Kindle read aloud.
Todisconnectyour Bluetooth device or connect to a previously added device, tap onBluetooth Devices.
You can tap the toggle forVoiceView Screen Readeragain and selectTurn Offto disable it.
How to Fix Kindle Text-To-Speech Not Working or Keeps Stopping
If you can’t use the VoiceView Screen Reader feature on your Kindle, reconnect your Bluetooth device.
Step 1:On the Kindlehome page, tap thethree vertical dotsin the top-right corner and selectSettings.
Step 2:Tap onAccessibilityand selectVoiceView Screen Reader.
Step 3:Tap onBluetooth Devices. SelectBluetooth Wizardto disconnect your Kindle from all Bluetooth devices.
Step 5: Reconnectyour Kindle with your Bluetooth device and check if the problem is solved.
Another reason the VoiceView Screen Reader is not working might be the low battery levels on your Kindle. We suggest charging it and checking back later to see if the problem is solved. Refer to our post if yourKindle is not charging.
If the problem continues, you might have to install a new Kindle software update. Here’s how to check for one.
Step 1:Tap thedown arrowat the top of the Kindle screen to reveal more options. Then, selectAll Settings.
Step 2:Tap thethree vertical dotsin the top-right corner and selectUpdate Your Kindle.
If the option is greyed out, your Kindle is already running on the latest software version.
You can also refer to our post if yourKindle is not allowing you to save your highlightswhile reading ebooks.
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Last updated on 12 April, 2024
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