How to Turn Off Voice on HP Chromebook: The Ultimate Guide

What to know

Whether it’s the annoying voice assistant, the text-to-speech feature, or even just the system notifications, knowing how to turn off voice on your HP Chromebook can bring a much-needed sense of peace and quiet.

Unfortunately, you can’t customize the voice of the Google Assistant on a Chromebook.
While there’s no single setting to disable all sounds, you can adjust the volume for system sounds and notifications to the lowest setting or completely turn them off.

Are you tired of your HP Chromebook constantly speaking to you? Whether it’s the annoying voice assistant, the text-to-speech feature, or even just the system notifications, knowing how to turn off voice on your HP Chromebook can bring a much-needed sense of peace and quiet.
This guide will walk you through the various ways to silence those unwanted voices, from disabling the assistant to muting specific apps. Get ready to regain control over your Chromebook’s audio experience!

Disabling the Google Assistant

The Google Assistant is a handy feature, but its constant presence can be a bit overwhelming. Here’s how to turn it off:
1. Click on the time in the bottom right corner of your Chromebook’s screen. This will open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Click on the gear icon to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Search and Assistant” from the left-hand menu.
4. Toggle the “Google Assistant” switch to the “Off” position.
Once you’ve disabled the Google Assistant, you’ll no longer hear its voice prompts or see its suggestions.

Muting Specific Apps

Sometimes, it’s not the entire system that’s causing the noise, but rather a particular app. Here’s how to mute those individual voices:
1. Open the app that’s making the unwanted noise.
2. Look for the volume control icon. This usually appears as a speaker icon with a slash through it.
3. Click on the icon to mute the app.
You can also check the app’s settings for specific voice-related options. For example, some apps may have a “Text-to-speech” setting that you can disable.

Adjusting System Sounds

If you’re getting tired of the system notifications, you can adjust their volume or even turn them off completely. Here’s how:
1. Click on the time in the bottom right corner of your Chromebook’s screen.
2. Click on the gear icon to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Sound” from the left-hand menu.
4. Under “Volume,” adjust the sliders for “System sounds” and “Notifications.”
5. To completely disable system sounds, toggle the switch next to “System sounds” to the “Off” position.
These settings will control the volume of system alerts, notifications, and other sounds your Chromebook makes.

Turning Off Text-to-Speech

Text-to-speech can be a helpful feature for visually impaired users, but it can also be a nuisance if you’re not using it. Here’s how to turn it off:
1. Click on the time in the bottom right corner of your Chromebook’s screen.
2. Click on the gear icon to access the Settings menu.
3. Select “Accessibility” from the left-hand menu.
4. Under “Manage accessibility features,” toggle the switch next to “Select to speak” to the “Off” position.
This will disable the text-to-speech feature, preventing your Chromebook from reading text aloud.

Disabling Voice Input

If you’re using voice input for dictation or other purposes, but you want to turn it off temporarily, here’s how:
1. Open the app or website where you’re using voice input.
2. Look for the microphone icon.
3. Click on the microphone icon to disable voice input.
Remember that this will only disable voice input for the specific app or website you’re using.

The End of the Chatter: A Quiet Chromebook Awaits

By following these simple steps, you can effectively silence the unwanted voices on your HP Chromebook. Enjoy the peace and quiet, and focus on what truly matters.