Audio messages are helpful, but they can get very annoying at times. You can’t listen to them in an office full of coworkers, for example, or in a classroom. Regardless of your reasons, Google has introduced a feature that transcribes voice messages. Let’s show you how to use Audio Message Transcription on Google Pixel phones.
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Audio Message Transcription is enabled by default on supported devices. If it’s not, turn it on by opening the Messages app, tapping on your avatar icon, and going to Message settings > Voice message transcription. Toggle Show transcription of voice messages on. Next time you get a voice message through the Google Messages app, an expandable section will appear right above the voice memo. Go ahead and expand it, and you should see the transcription.
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Which devices support it?
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Audio Message Transcription launched with the Google Pixel 7 series. It was exclusive to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at launch. As Google promised, though, it’s starting to reach more devices. Reports claim the Pixel 6 series has it already, as well as some high-end Samsung devices like the Galaxy S22 series.
Additionally, Audio Message Transcription works with SMS, MMS, and RCS conversations. You should be covered on any Google Messages thread. It works in English, Japanese, German, French, and Spanish.
How to use Audio Message Transcription
Audio Message Transcription should be enabled by default on supported devices. Next time you get a voice message on Google Messages, you’ll see an expandable box right above it. Tap on it to expand it. You will see the transcribed text there.
- Receive a voice message on Google Messages.
- You should see an expandable box right above the voice message. Tap on it.
- The transcribed text will show up there.
- You can also tap on the Hide button within this text box.
Turning Audio Message Transcription on/off
There are a couple of ways to turn Audio Message Transcription on or off. You can do it from the Google Messages settings or from a transcription.
Google Messages settings:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Tap on your avatar icon.
- Select Message settings.
- Go into Voice message transcription.
- Toggle Show transcription of voice messages on or off.
From the transcribed message:
- Receive an audio message on Google Messages.
- Expand the transcription box.
- Tap on the gear icon within the text box.
- Toggle Show transcription of voice messages on or off.
FAQs
Audio Message Transcription was launched with the Pixel 7 series, and was exclusive to it at launch. It has since been integrated into other devices like the Pixel 6 series and some Samsung phones.
Audio Message Transcription works in English, Japanese, German, French, and Spanish.
You can quickly turn off Audio Message Transcription within the Google Messages settings.
