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Prius III 2010 model - Can I change female voice?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by sarav, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. sarav

    sarav Mr. Green

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    Hello All
    I just got a new Toyota Prius III with a navigation package. Everything is outstanding except that I want to change the female voice to a male voice. I dont see any options anywhere yet, Can someone help me change that voice?

    My old car had a GPS system which I was able to change.

    Thanx in advance

    Regards
    Sarav in Cambridge, MA
     
    #1 sarav, Oct 15, 2009
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    Sarav,

    Unfortunately no, it can not be changed. I am used to "Her" now! :)
     
    #2 Bobsprius, Oct 15, 2009
  3. Prius Happy

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    Would be neat if you can change the voice...
     
    #3 Prius Happy, Oct 16, 2009
  4. Bobsprius

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    Oh I agree as well. Would be nice to select a couple different voices but as I mentioned I have learned to "live with her". I sometimes call her "Minnie Mouse" ;) or catch myself saying, "Thanks Minnie" :rolleyes:
     
    #4 Bobsprius, Oct 16, 2009
  5. sarav

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    Thanx guys.. its really helpful.. I am going to give a good feedback to the Dealership and Toyota. This is really very stupid. Why dont they have a feature to change the voice? Grrrr
     
    #5 sarav, Oct 30, 2009
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    I have fallen in love with "Olivia." I love her voice.... :D
     
    #6 dc202, Oct 30, 2009
  7. PriusRos

    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    I don't mind Nav Lady's voice, but the woman who pronounces the street names has a horrible voice and enunciation! The Garmin Nuvi's voices are very natural sounding and there is no break between the guidance and the street names. I usually use the British guy and call him Mr. Wes Ed Monster because of the way he pronounces "West Edmonston."
     
    #7 PriusRos, Oct 30, 2009
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    I wonder how many of us would go for the voice of HAL or Darth Vader? :)
     
    #8 Sealawyer, Nov 4, 2009
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    I also noticed right away what you mean. If I were to associate an accent with that voice, I'll suspect Far-East (Japanese?) :confused:
     
    #9 ramdulari, Nov 12, 2009
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    I want Cartman giving me directions......

    Turn left in 500 yards, cheesypoof head!!!!


    oh, by the way bake me a cake too.....
     
    #10 KK6PD, Nov 12, 2009
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    I don't really notice the accent, just that the voice is creaky, like a very old woman, and sounds completely different from the voice used for guidance. I don't know why they can't have fully integrated natural-sounding street names as well as guidance (like the Garmin)
     
    #11 PriusRos, Nov 12, 2009
  12. ToyotaPartsBarn

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    Now thats funny right there...
     
    #12 ToyotaPartsBarn, Nov 19, 2009
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