In the latest releases of iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, Apple has introduced an exciting feature that enables users to create and customize their own personal voice for use with Siri and other speech output services. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to create a personal voice on your Apple device.

Step 1: Update Your Device

Ensure that your device is running on iOS 17 or macOS Sonoma. Go to Settings (on iOS) or System Preferences (on macOS), select Software Update, and install any available updates.

Step 2: Access Voice Settings

On iOS, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content > Voices. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Speech > Voices.

Step 3: Create a New Voice

Look for an option labeled “Customize Your Voice” or a plus icon indicating that you can add a new voice profile. Select this option to begin the process.

Step 4: Record Your Voice

You will be prompted to record several phrases to capture the nuances of your pronunciation and intonation. Speak clearly and naturally as you read each prompt. These recordings will be used to generate your personal voice.

Step 5: Review and Adjust

After recording the necessary phrases, the system will need some time to process and create your voice profile. Once ready, you’ll have an opportunity to listen to the synthesized version of your voice. Listen carefully—you can usually adjust certain parameters such as pitch, speed, and emphasis if needed.

Step 6: Name Your Voice

Give your new personal voice a unique name for easy identification. This step is important if you plan on creating multiple voices or sharing your device with others who may have their own personalized voices.

Step 7: Set as Default (Optional)

You can choose your personal voice as the default option for Siri and other speech output features by selecting it and confirming your choice.

Step 8: Enjoy Your Personal Voice!

That’s it! You’ve successfully created a personal voice on your Apple device. Use it with Siri, text-to-speech, navigation prompts, and wherever speech output is available.

Remember that this is a digital approximation of your voice; while impressive and increasingly realistic, there can be limitations in expression and variability. Enjoy interacting with your technology in a more personal way than ever before!