iPod: Selecting a VoiceOver language for individual songs

Summary

VoiceOver allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on certain iPod models. Learn how to enable VoiceOver.

You can select a default language for VoiceOver in the Summary tab when the iPod is connected to iTunes. You can also set a VoiceOver language for individual songs that will be used in place of the default language. To learn how to set a specific VoiceOver language to selected content in your iTunes library, review the steps below.

Products Affected

iPod nano (5th generation), iPod shuffle (3rd generation), iTunes 8 for Mac, iTunes 8 for Windows, iTunes 9

  1. Open iTunes and select the song, audiobook, or podcast that you would like to set a specific VoiceOver language for.
  2. After selecting the item, choose File > Get Info.
  3. Select the Options tab and choose a VoiceOver language for this content.
  4. Click OK.

Note: If the VoiceOver Language option is not visible, VoiceOver may not be enabled in iTunes or is not supported with your iPod model.

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