Change settings for spoken directions in Maps on iPhone
In the Maps app , you can turn off spoken directions, adjust their volume, change their voice or language, and more.
Turn spoken directions on or off
You can turn spoken directions on or off after you’ve started following a set of directions.
Open the Maps app
on your iPhone.
Get driving, cycling, walking, or transit directions, then tap the Go button to begin following them.
Tap the audio button on the map (for example,
), then choose an option.
Button
Description
All directions are spoken.
Only driving alerts are spoken.
No directions are spoken.
Change the volume for spoken directions
Press the volume buttons on the side of iPhone. Or to change the default, go to Settings > Maps > Spoken Directions, then choose an option below Voice Volume.
Hear spoken directions in a different voice or language
Go to Settings
> Siri & Search.
Change any of the following:
Voice: Tap Siri Voice, then tap to hear the different options.
Language: Tap Language, then tap a language to select it as your primary Siri language.
Change other settings for spoken directions
Go to Settings > Maps > Spoken Directions, then turn on or off the following options:
Directions Pause Spoken Audio: Turn on this setting to pause spoken audio (like podcasts and audio books) when you receive spoken directions.
Directions Wake Device: Turn on this setting to wake the iPhone display when you receive spoken directions while following driving or cycling directions.
Directions on Radio: On supported cars, turn on this setting to hear spoken directions when you’re listening to the radio.
To use turn-by-turn spoken directions, your iPhone must be connected to the internet, and precise location must be turned on. Cellular data rates may apply (see View or change cellular data settings on iPhone).
Note: Turn-by-turn spoken directions are available in select areas. Features vary by country and region. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.