Are you bored with Alexa’s default voice? Or just wishing for a more dynamic voice behind your Alexa device? You’re in good company! Many of us have imagined the cool factor if we could turn Alexa’s voice to Jarvis.
Hold onto your smart speakers because we’ve got the lowdown on this tech wish! We’ll spill the truth, the half-truths, and everything in between. Let’s jump right in!
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Can You Really Change Alexa’s Voice to Jarvis?
To cut to the chase: as of now, it’s not possible to change Alexa’s voice to Jarvis. We know, it’s a bummer. You might be wondering why so many websites claim otherwise. Well, let’s clear the air here.
What’s the Deal with Alexa, Jarvis, and R2D2?
One popular method to change Alexa’s voice involves saying, Alexa, introduce me to [celebrity]. While this works for several celebrity voices, unfortunately, Jarvis isn’t on the list. If you try and ask Alexa to introduce you to Jarvis, you’ll instead get a friendly beep-boop from R2D2 (a treat for Star Wars fans!).
Don’t Be Fooled by Jarvis Quotes and Other Alexa Skills
When you search for Jarvis under Alexa Skills & Games, a plethora of options pop up, including Jarvis Quotes. Despite its misleading name, this skill doesn’t make Alexa sound like Jarvis. It merely makes Alexa recite quotes from Jarvis, still in her regular voice.
Other Jarvis-themed skills include Jarvis facts, which gives you Jarvis facts (with a few spelling errors), and Jarvis flash news, which serves you news from India using Alexa’s voice. Sadly, neither of these skills provide that Jarvis vibe we’re all craving.
A Glimpse at Alexa’s Voice Library
But don’t lose hope just yet! Alexa does offer a growing library of voice packs. If you’re a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan, you’ll be excited to know that you can get Baby Groot’s famous I am Groot response. The Deadpool voice pack, much like the Jarvis Quotes, will provide Alexa with quotes from the Deadpool movies.
Celebrity Voices You Can Use with Alexa
If you’re after a celebrity voice, you’re in luck. You can have Samuel L. Jackson’s voice, albeit not his Nick Fury’s, on your Amazon Echo. Just note that this voice pack was only available until April 2023.
Amazon is always updating its voice pack options. Though some celebrity voices have been removed, there are always new ones being added.
How About Changing Alexa’s Accent?
If you don’t want to purchase a voice pack, you can still spice up your Alexa experience by changing her accent. A top pick among users is the British 2 male voice, which, while not exactly Jarvis or Paul Bettany, can still bring that classy Jarvis-feel to your home.
Let’s Do It: Changing Alexa’s Voice and Accent
Alright, ready to give it a go? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to change Alexa’s voice or accent:
- Open the Alexa App
- Select More
- Choose Settings
- Tap Device Settings and choose the device you want to modify
- Tap the settings icon in the top right
- Find and select Alexa’s Voice
- Choose the voice or accent you want.
It’s as easy as that! If you encounter any difficulties, don’t fret, more detailed instructions and troubleshooting steps are available online.
Final Verdict!
While it’s a letdown that you can’t fully turn Alexa into Jarvis (at least not yet), there are a few fun workarounds to spruce up your Alexa experience.
Hopefully, one day soon, we’ll be able to have that full-on Jarvis experience right in our living rooms. Until then, keep checking back for updates and enjoy exploring the plethora of voices and accents Alexa has to offer.
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