Alexa offers a small set of alternative voices you can choose from, but celebrity voices are not among them
Amazon does not offer celebrity voices as official Alexa options. The voices available through Alexa's settings are limited to a few standard options that vary by region and device type. If you have seen posts claiming Alexa can sound like a famous person, those are either outdated, refer to a feature that was tested and discontinued, or describe workarounds that do not actually change Alexa's core voice.
What you can do is change Alexa to one of the alternative voices Amazon has built into the system. These are real voices recorded by voice actors, and they sound noticeably different from the default. The process takes less than a minute and works on any Alexa device.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon offers a handful of alternative voices through the Alexa app or device settings, but none of them are celebrity voices.
- You can change Alexa's voice by opening the Alexa app, going to Settings, selecting your device, and choosing a new voice from the Voice options menu.
- The available voices vary depending on your region and the type of Alexa device you own.
- Some older posts mention celebrity voice options that are no longer available or were never widely released.
How to change Alexa's voice through the Alexa app
Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet. Tap the Devices icon at the bottom right of the screen, then select Echo & Alexa. Find and tap the specific device whose voice you want to change.
Scroll down and tap Settings. Look for the Voice option (sometimes labeled Voice Responses or Alexa Voice). Tap it to see the available voices. Select the one you prefer, and the change takes effect when ready. You will hear a sample of each voice before you commit to it.
How to change Alexa's voice directly on your device
If you prefer not to use the app, you can change the voice on the device itself. Say "Alexa, change your voice" or "Alexa, open settings". Alexa will walk you through the available options and play a sample of each one.
Alternatively, press and hold the Action button (the dot on top of most Echo devices) to open the quick settings menu. Navigate to Settings, then Device Settings, then Sound or Voice. Select a new voice from the list and confirm your choice.
What voices are actually available
The standard Alexa voice is the default, but Amazon offers alternatives that sound distinctly different. These include voices with different accents, tones, and speech patterns. The exact options depend on your region — users in the United States, United Kingdom, India, and other countries may see different choices.
As of now, the alternative voices are all performed by voice actors, not celebrities. Amazon has not released an official celebrity voice option for Alexa. If you see claims online that you can get a celebrity voice, check the date of the post — some refer to limited tests that ended years ago.
Why celebrity voices are not available
Recording a voice for a voice assistant requires hundreds of hours of studio work to capture the range of sounds, inflections, and phrases Alexa needs to function properly. This is expensive and time-consuming. Most celebrities have not committed to that level of recording, and the licensing and payment arrangements would be complex.
Amazon has experimented with celebrity voices in the past. In 2021, the company announced a feature that would let Alexa speak in the voice of Samuel L. Jackson, but this was a limited test and was not rolled out widely. It is no longer available as a standard option.
Workarounds that do not actually change Alexa's voice
Some posts describe using routines or custom commands to make Alexa sound different. These do not change Alexa's actual voice — they change what Alexa says or how it responds. For example, you could create a routine that makes Alexa respond in a funny way, but Alexa's voice itself remains the same.
Other posts suggest downloading third-party apps or using hacks. These do not work reliably and may violate Amazon's terms of service. The only supported way to change Alexa's voice is through the official voice options in the Alexa app or device settings.
How to revert to the default voice
If you change Alexa's voice and later want to go back to the original, follow the same steps: open the Alexa app, go to your device settings, select Voice, and choose the default option. You can switch between voices as often as you like with no penalty or cost.
The default voice is usually the clearest and most natural-sounding choice for most people. If you find that an alternative voice is harder to understand or less responsive to your commands, switching back to the default often resolves the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Alexa to sound like a specific celebrity?
No, Amazon does not offer celebrity voices as a standard feature. The alternative voices available are performed by voice actors. A limited test with Samuel L. Jackson's voice ended years ago and is not available now.
Will Amazon add celebrity voices in the future?
Amazon has not announced plans to release celebrity voices. The cost and time required to record a voice for a voice assistant make this unlikely for most celebrities, though Amazon may experiment with it again.
Do I need to pay to change Alexa's voice?
No. All the alternative voices available through the Alexa app and device settings are free. Changing your voice does not cost anything.
Will changing Alexa's voice affect how it understands my commands?
No. Changing the voice only changes how Alexa sounds when it responds to you. It does not change how well Alexa understands what you say.
What if I do not like any of the available voices?
You can switch back to the default voice at any time. If none of the options appeal to you, the default is usually the clearest and most natural-sounding choice for most people.