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Get started with text-to-speech

Listen to any book directly from the reader in the O’Reilly mobile app (iOS and Android). Here’s how.

On iOS:

If this is the first time you’re using the text-to-speech feature, you’ll need to select a voice.

iOS text to speach step 1

Open a book in the reader, then tap the headphones icon.

iOS text to speach step 2

Click “Go To Settings” on the pop-up to choose a voice.

iOS text to speach step 3

In settings, open the Reader Voices menu.

iOS text to speach step 4

Adjust the speaking rate to suit your learning style (optional).

Choose from any voice available on your device.

iOS text to speach step 5

Now you’re set up and ready to use text-to-speech on any book.

Return to the reader and tap the headphones icon to begin listening.

On Android:

Open a book in the reader, then tap the headphones icon to begin listening.

Android text to speach step 1

Playback will start using the default voice on your device.

Android text to speach step 2

To change the voice used in playback, visit the Text-To-Speech Voice option in the app settings.

Android text to speach step 3

Once there, you can also adjust the playback speed to suit your learning style.