Garmin GPS is a high-tech device that offers voice navigation: it has the ability to announce street names vocally, so the user does not have to pay attention to the GPS screen while moving. To make the use of the device more interesting, a wide selection of voices are available for users to choose from. To install voices on Garmin GPS, the device must be connected to the computer first.
If the user has Garmin Communicator, the process is much easier. Just go to the voice download page and click the “Install voice” button. Garmin Communicator is an Internet browser plug-in that allows the user to send and retrieve data online using the Garmin GPS device. It offers access to a wide range of data that is available on supported sites. It is also possible to install voices on a Garmin device without using Garmin Communicator. First the user has to connect the device to a computer.
Then select “Download Voice” and click the “Open” button if necessary. After that, choose “Extract” and a list of folders will be displayed. Navigate through the list and find the “Garmin/Voice” folder. After finding the folder, select “Disconnect” or “Eject” in the system tray by double clicking. Click the “Stop” button and then the “OK” button. Proceed to disconnect the USB cable from the Garmin device.
There is a large selection of voices that can be installed on your Garmin GPS device, including Yeti, Dr. Nightmare, Squirrely the Squirrel, Piggly Porker, Sergeant Hartman, Gollum, and Captain Jack, as well as celebrity voices such as: President Obama, Elvis , Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
After installing the voices, the user can choose their favorite voice from the Garmin GPS device. Select “Settings” on the device, and then choose “Language.” All installed voices will be displayed. Choose the desired voice and press “OK”. Make sure “mute” is off and start testing the new voice. Please note that the voices chosen may not be compatible with all Garmin GPS units.
With voice selection, your Garmin GPS device becomes a personalized device that serves as a fun and helpful companion on the road. Some of the voices are really funny and can certainly add some excitement to your adventures.