Open an article and tap the headphones button. Audio starts within moments and keeps building while it plays.
While it plays
- A mini player stays at the bottom of the screen, with play/pause and close, while you keep browsing.
- On iPhone and Android, audio keeps playing when you lock the screen or switch apps, with controls on the lock screen.
Choose a voice
Open Settings › Narration voice and tap a voice to preview it:
| Voice | Sounds |
|---|---|
| Puck | Upbeat and warm (the default) |
| Charon | Deep and informative |
| Schedar | Even and steady |
| Kore | Firm and clear |
| Zephyr | Bright and friendly |
| Aoede | Breezy and light |
| Lyra | Self-hosted engine (beta) |
Articles you’ve already listened to keep the voice they were made with.
The same voice reads the spoken summary in Trending.