How do I use an Apple Personal Voice in TD Snap on my TD Pilot or SC Mini?

novembre 09, 2023

Setting Up Apple Personal Voice in TD Snap


Apple Personal Voice lets you create a synthetic voice that sounds like you, and TD Snap can use it once it's ready. Here's everything you need to know to get set up.


Before You Begin

Apple Personal Voice has some device and software requirements you'll want to check first:

  • Confirm your device meets Apple's requirements; including the "Additional requirements" section.  Apple Personal Voice requirements
  • TD Snap must be version 1.30 or later
  • Set aside plenty of time. Creating a Personal Voice involves recording 150 phrases, so plan for an uninterrupted session

Step 1: Create Your Personal Voice

Follow Apple's guide to record your phrases and generate your voice: Create an Apple Personal Voice

Once you finish recording, your device will process the voice in the background.  This can take several hours. During this time:

  • Plug your device into a charger
  • Lock the screen (press the power button, or let it time out naturally)

You'll be notified once your Personal Voice is ready to use.

Step 2: Enable Personal Voice for TD Snap

  1. Go to iOS Settings > Accessibility > Personal Voice
  2. Turn on Allow Apps to Request to Use, then close Settings
  3. Launch TD Snap
  4. When prompted to allow TD Snap to use Personal Voice, tap OK

Step 3: Select Your Personal Voice in TD Snap

  1. In TD Snap, go to Settings
  2. Open the User tab and select Speaking Voice
  3. Scroll to Personal Voices, or use the search field to find yours
  4. Voices are listed by country and then alphabetically — select your Personal Voice
  5. Exit Settings

That's it!  TD Snap is now set up to speak in your Personal Voice. 🎉