Want to Use VoiceOver in a Different Language? Here’s How to Change It

Follow this simple guide to switch VoiceOver—Apple's accessibility feature for visually impaired users—to a different language on your iPhone.

You can use VoiceOver on your iPhone with over 35 different languages. Not a native English speaker? No problem. VoiceOver allows you to change languages so you can switch it to your native tongue, or it could also just be an exciting way of learning a new language.

Let's take a look at the steps required to change your VoiceOver language.

What Is VoiceOver?

VoiceOver is an amazing iOS feature that allows blind or visually impaired people to use their iPhone without having to look at it. With a little bit of practice, you can easily master how to use your iPhone with VoiceOver. An audio-based virtual assistant guides you through the different functionalities of the feature.

All you have to do is tap on your iPhone screen to have it read out what's there, and then double-tap to make a selection. VoiceOver practice lets you learn and practice the different commands for VoiceOver on your Apple device.

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How to Change Your VoiceOver Language

There are two ways you change the language for VoiceOver on an iPhone. Let's take a look at the first one, which changes the language for absolutely everything on your iPhone:

1. Open Settings and select General. Double-tap to select it if VoiceOver is turned on.
2. Scroll down and select Language & Region.
3. Choose iPhone Language.
4. Select your language and then press Change to [preferred language]. Your iPhone will restart to allow the change to take place.

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The second way allows you to switch between languages using the VoiceOver rotor (where you twist two fingers on the screen like you are turning a dial). This is a great option if you're learning a new language on your iPhone. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open Settings and then tap Accessibility.
2. Tap on VoiceOver and then select Speech.
3. Select Add New Language and choose from the list of options.

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Use VoiceOver in Any Language You Like

Blind or visually impaired people can use their iPhone with ease thanks to VoiceOver. If they happen to find it difficult to understand the default language on VoiceOver, they can switch anytime by following the steps above.

As of the release of iOS 15, VoiceOver is available in 38 different languages, with more to come in the future.

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Hiba Fiaz (55 Articles Published)

Hiba is a Staff Writer for MUO. Along with pursuing a degree in Medicine, she has an uncanny interest in everything technology and a strong desire to hone her skills and consistently expand her knowledge.

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