Why is my text to talk not working

Google Voice Typing is the go-to voice-to-text engine that allows users to dictate words and sentences instead of typing them. However, Google’s talk-to-text feature is seemingly not working for some users both on Gboard or third-party keyboards that use Google’s Text-to-speech engine. Some of them get the Google Voice Something went wrong error.

Follow the steps below to sort out whatever is wrong with Google Voice Typing on your Android handset:

1. Make sure Google Voice Typing is enabled
2. Uninstall Gboard updates
3. Disable  the Google Assistant voice command
4. Download offline language

Google voice typing doesn’t work

Solution 1 – Make sure Google Voice Typing is enabled

First of all, make sure that Google Voice Typing is enabled in the first place. There might be a pre-installed service that replaces it on your device. We suggest switching to Google and ensuring that it’s enabled under your keyboard settings.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open any app or search bar and tap to bring up the keyboard.
2. Tap on the Settings (cog icon).
3. Choose Voice typing. Alternatively, you can open Settings > General Management or System > Gboard settings and locate Voice typing there. Not all languages support voice typing, so have that in mind. The list of supported languages can be found here.
4. Toggle the Use voice typing option.
   

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   Refresh your Siri settings

   If your microphone is working and your Wi-Fi connection is stable, refreshing your Siri® settings could help.

   1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search.
   2. Turn off Press Side Button for Siri or Press Home for Siri as well as Listen for “Hey Siri.”
   3. Turn them back on and try again.

   Update your iOS

   If it's been a while since you've updated your iOS® software, there may be important updates to your microphone or dictation settings that need to be downloaded for them to work properly.

   To make sure your device has the latest iOS version, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

   If there is an available update, tap Download and Install. Once downloaded, restart your phone and check if your dictation works.

   Perform a factory reset

   If a software update doesn't resolve your issue, you may need to do a full factory reset. This will return your phone to its original settings and delete your photos, music, apps, and more, so be sure to back up your device first. Check out our guide to how to perform a factory reset for simple instructions.

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   Why is my speak to text not working?

   Speech Recognition (Speech-to-Text aka STT) Check the following in your system settings: Look under 'Language & Input'. In some cases it might be under Gboard. Find "Google Voice Typing", make sure it's enabled.

   How do I get my talk to text to work?

   Talk to write.

   On your Android phone or tablet, install Gboard..

   Open any app that you can type with, like Gmail or Keep..

   Tap an area where you can enter text..

   At the top of your keyboard, touch and hold Microphone ..

   When you see "Speak now," say what you want written..

   Why does my talk to text not work iPhone?

   Voice-to-Text will only work on your iPhone if you have dictation enabled on iOS. If not, you won't be able to use your voice to enter text on any app on your iPhone. To enable dictation on your iPhone, open the Settings app, go to General > Keyboard and turn on the Enable Dictation toggle.

   How do I reset my talk to text?

   Turn Assistant voice typing on or off.

   On your phone, open any app that you can type with, like Messages or Gmail..

   Tap where you can enter text..

   At the top of the keyboard, tap Settings. Voice typing..

   Turn Assistant voice typing on or off..