If you have trouble speaking or being understood on phone calls, InnoCaption's Text-to-speech (TTS) feature can help you communicate by having a natural sounding automated voice speak what you type. By learning how to customize the TTS settings, users are empowered to use InnoCaption as a reliable voice for everyday communication. Customization options include (1) choosing your voice, (2) setting up QuickSpeak buttons, and (3) saving frequently used phrases for faster input when you type.
Enable TTS in Settings
To enable TTS for your calls
Open the InnoCaption app
Tap Settings
Tap Text-to-speech
Tap the toggle ON for Text-to-speech
Customize the various settings for this feature
Select your preferred TTS voice
Select your voice among 8 of our natural sounding automated voices which the other party on the line will hear when you type your responses.
To select your voice
Tap Settings
Tap Text-to-speech
Tap Voices
Select the voice of your choice and use the Preview button to play a sample clip
Customize your Shortcuts
There are two types of Shortcuts within our TTS feature: QuickSpeak and saved Phrases. QuickSpeak phrases are pre-written responses that are immediately spoken when you tap the shortcut during a call. This is helpful when there are repetitive phrases you may need to say quickly on a call, such as "Please repeat that again." On the other hand, saved Phrases are inserted into your TTS input field to be included in a longer sentence or to be manually revised before being spoken. Examples of this might be your address which may take a long time to manually type and may be part of a longer response.
To add or edit a QuickSpeak phrase
Tap Settings
Tap Text-to-speech
Tap Shortcuts
Tap QuickSpeak
Tap Add phrase to add a new QuickSpeak phrase, or tap an existing phrase to edit
Tap Save when finished
Below are three initial default phrases for QuickSpeak, which you can customize based on your preference.
Intro: Hi, I'm using a text-to-speech assistant to type my replies. I appreciate your patience.
Hold: Please wait while I type my reply.
Repeat: Please repeat that again.
To set up your saved Phrases
Tap Settings
Tap Text-to-speech
Tap Shortcuts
Tap Add to add your custom Category
Type the name of your Category (ie. Food)
Select a Category icon
Tap Save
Tap Add to add your custom Phrase
Type out a Phrase (ie. I’d like to place an order)
Optional: To customize the label (this label will be what you see in-call when you use TTS Shortcuts), tap the toggle OFF next to "Use phrase as label" and type out your custom label
To hear how your Phrase will be voiced aloud, you can tap Preview
Tap Save
Repeat steps 8-10 to add additional Phrases
Enable Text-to-Speech during a call
Open the InnoCaption app
Make a call
Tap the three dot icon on the top right, to open the menu
Tap Enable text-to-speech
To use Text-to-speech during a call
During a call, tap the TTS field to bring up the keyboard
Type your responses using the keyboard
Access Shortcuts by tapping the Layer icon to the left of the TTS field
Tap a QuickSpeak phrase to have it spoken immediately
Tap any saved Phrases to add them to the text box
Tap the Send button and the other party will hear the automated voice speak what you have typed
Note: The TTS audio will not play on your end, but you will see a visual progression of the speech.
Mute mic as default
This TTS setting allows you to have all of your calls start with the mic muted by default. This is for people who primarily use TTS to communicate and do not need to use your own voice. By muting the mic you can eliminate any background noise getting picked up by the mic so the other party only hears what the TTS voice says. The mic can still be unmuted during a call if needed.
To mute the mic at the start of each call
Open the InnoCaption app
Tap Settings
Tap Text-to-speech
Next to Mute mic as default, tap the toggle ON