Voice assistant Yandex.Alice has become an integral part of the Android ecosystem, but the standard voice may become boring or simply not suit your style. Fortunately, the developers have provided several ways to change it - from basic settings in the application to advanced methods using ADB commands or third-party utilities. In this article, we will look at all the current options, including those that are not officially advertised, but work on most devices.

It is important to understand that customization options depend on the application version Yandex and Android firmware. For example, on some devices voice packages they may be blocked by the manufacturer (especially on Chinese smartphones with custom shells). We tested the methods on pure Android 13–14 and proprietary shells MIUI, One UI, ColorOS —the results are summarized in the table below.

If you want not just to change the voice, but to completely reconfigure Alice for yourself - at the end of the article you will find a bonus section about creating custom voice profiles using neural networks. This is relevant for developers and enthusiasts who are ready to dive into technical details.

1. Standard voice change in Alice's settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in application options Yandex. It is suitable for most users and does not require root access or technical knowledge. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the application Yandex on your smartphone.
  2. Tap on the profile icon in the upper right corner.
  3. Select section Settings → Alice.
  4. Scroll to the block Alice's voice and click on it.
  5. From the available options, select the one you like (for example, Female 2, Male or Children).

The list of voices may differ depending on the region and version of the application. For example, in 2026, 4 main ones are available for Russian users voices, and for users from Kazakhstan or Belarus - 2–3. The “Male” voice is often missing on devices with Android Go due to memory limitations.

📊 Which Alice voice do you like best?
Female standard
Women's alternative
Male
Children's
I want custom
  • ✅ Pros method: fast, does not require additional actions, works on all devices.
  • ❌ Cons: limited selection of voices, it is impossible to add your own options.
  • ⚙️ Technical limitation: on some firmware (for example, Flyme OS), the item Alice's voice may be hidden.
⚠️ Attention: If, after changing her voice, Alice began to speak with a delay or distortion, try clearing the application cache Yandex in the Android settings (Settings → Applications → Yandex → ​​Memory → Clear cache). This often solves problems with playback.

2. Installing additional voice packages

The official application Yandex supports downloading additional voices, but this function is not always available in the main menu. To activate it:

  1. Open Yandex and tell Alice: "Help me change my voice".
  2. Assistant will offer to go to the section Voice settings —agree.
  3. If a button appears Download additional voices, click on it.
  4. Select the package you like (for example, Voice with accent or Robotic) and wait for loading.

The list of available packages is updated every 2-3 months. For example, in December 2023 they added a voice with southern accent, and in March 2026 - an experimental neural network voice (for now only for beta testers).

Voice package Size (MB) Requires Internet? Available in Russia?
Female standard ~15 No Yes
Men's classic ~20 No Yes
Children's (high) ~12 No Yes
With a southern accent ~25 Yes (on first use) Yes
Neural network (beta) ~50 Yes Only for testers
⚠️ Attention: Voice packages take up space in the device memory. If your smartphone has less than 2 GB of free space, Alice can automatically remove rarely used voices. To avoid this, add the application Yandex to the exceptions of the memory optimizer (Settings → Battery → Optimization → All applications → Yandex → Without restrictions).

3. Changing the voice via ADB (for advanced)

If the standard methods are not satisfactory, you can resort to ADB commands (Android Debug Bridge). data-i="135">🖥️ Computer with

  • 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
  • 📱 Smartphone with USB debugging enabled (Settings → About phone → Build number → Tap 7 times → Developer settings → USB debugging).
  • 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

  1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm permission for debugging.
  2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
  3. Enter the command to check the connection: 
    adb devices

    The serial number of your device should appear.

  4. Run the command to list the available voices: 
    adb shell settings list global | grep tts
  5. To change the voice, use: 
    adb shell settings put global tts_default_synth com.yandex.speechkit:YandexSpeechKit

    Replace YandexSpeechKit with the desired identifier (you can find out through the command from step 4).

This method allows you to activate hidden votes, for example, test versions or regional options, which are not displayed in the standard menu. However, be careful: incorrect commands may reset TTS (text to speech) settings to default.

USB debugging enabled

ADB drivers installed on PC

The smartphone is connected in file transfer mode (MTP)

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4. Using third-party applications for customization

If you are not satisfied with the built-in voices, you can use third-party applications that expand Alice's functionality. The most popular:

  • 🎤 Voice Changer for Alice (available in Google Play) - allows you to apply effects to the assistant's voice in real time (for example, helium, robot, echo).
  • 🤖 Alice Mods (requires root) - adds unofficial voice packs, including voices from games and movies (for example, Terminator or Jara's Voice from Mass Effect).
  • 🎛️ Tasker + AutoVoice — for advanced users, allows you to create custom voice responses based on triggers.

Example of configuration via Voice Changer for Alice:

  1. Install the application from Google Play.
  2. Run it and grant permissions to access the microphone and notifications.
  3. Select an effect (for example Chipmunk for a high voice).
  4. Activate Alice's voice interception in the application settings.
⚠️ Attention: Third-party applications may conflict with the official client Yandex, especially if they use overlay services (interface overlay). If after installation Alice stops responding, clear the cache of both applications and reboot the device.
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Before installing mods, check reviews on 4PDA or XDA Developers —some versions may contain advertising or malicious code.

5. Creating a custom voice using neural networks

For those who want to go beyond standard solutions, it is possible to create one a unique voice for Alice using neural networks. It takes time and technical skill, but the results are worth the effort. You will need:

  • 🎙️ Recording of your voice (minimum 30 minutes of clear speech).
  • 🖥️ PC with installed Python 3.9+ and libraries torch, numpy.
  • 🤖 Model for speech synthesis (for example, VITS or Coqui TTS).

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Record your voice in a quiet room (can be used Audacity to clear noise).
  2. Mark up audio using Montreal Forced Aligner (a tool for aligning text and speech).
  3. Train a model on your data (example command for Coqui TTS): 
    tts_train --model_name tts_models/ru/vits/vits-csmsc --dataset_path /path/to/your/audio --output_path ./output
  4. Export the resulting voice to an Android-compatible format (for example .wav c 16 kHz).
  5. Replace Alice's system voice files via Root Explorer or ADB (path: /data/data/com.yandex.browser/files/tts/).

This method is suitable for enthusiasts who want Alice to speak in their voice or in the voice of your favorite character. However, it requires deep knowledge in working with neural networks and can take several days.

Where can I get a dataset to train the model?

To train a neural network, you need a dataset of audio recordings and corresponding text.

1. LibriTTS (English) - [https://www.openslr.org/60/](https://www.openslr.org/60/)

2. RuTTS (Russian) - collected manually from audio books or podcasts (it is important to ensure legal use!).

3. Your voice - record 100–200 phrases (for example, from Wikipedia) in a studio environment.

6. Solving problems with voice change

Sometimes after changing her voice, Alice begins to work incorrectly: she speaks robotically, with delays, or is completely silent. Let's look at typical errors and ways to fix them:

Problem Possible cause Solution
Voice has not changed Application cache is not updated Clear the cache Yandex and restart
Distorted speech Damaged voice package Delete the package in Settings → Applications → Yandex → Memory and download again
Alice is silent TTS engine failure Go in Settings → Special. features → Text to speech and select Google TTS instead Yandex TTS
No voice change option Outdated version of the application Update Yandex via Google Play or download APK from [https://apkmirror.com](https://apkmirror.com)

If the problem persists, try:

  1. Disable and re-enable Alice in the application settings.
  2. Uninstall updates Yandex (if the problem appeared after the update).
  3. Reset settings Text to speech to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset accessibility settings).
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If Alice stops responding after changing her voice, first check if the language settings in Settings → System → Language and inputare not lost. Sometimes the assistant “forgets” the Russian language and switches to English.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about changing Alice's voice

Can I set Alice's voice from Siri or Google Assistant?

Technically yes, but this requires root access and replacing the TTS system files. There are no ready-made solutions - you will have to manually extract voice packages from iOS/Android firmware and adapt them for Yandex.Alisu. On 4PDA there are thematic discussions with instructions for specific smartphone models.

Why did the male voice disappear after updating Yandex?

This is a known problem with versions 23.5–23.7, where the developers temporarily removed the male voice due to synthesis errors. Solution:

  1. Roll back to version 23.4 (download APK from APKMirror).
  2. Or wait for the next update (usually bugs are fixed within 1-2 weeks).

How to make Alice speak in my child’s voice?

To do this you need:

  1. Record the child’s voice (at least 50 phrases of 3-5 seconds each).
  2. Train the model Coqui TTS or VITS on this data (see the section on neural networks).
  3. Replace Alice's standard voice files using ADB or Root Explorer.
Important: Make sure that the child is over 14 years old (otherwise there may be problems with the processing of personal data by 152-FZ).

Alice speaks to accent after changing the voice. How to fix?

This is typical for unofficial voice packages where they are configured incorrectly phonemes (sound units of speech). Try:

  • Install another package (for example, instead of "with a southern accent" select "neutral male").
  • Calibrate the speech speed in the TTS settings (Settings → Accessibility → Text to speech → Speed).
  • Clear application data Yandex and reinstall the voice.

Is it possible change Alice's voice on Yandex smart speakers?

At the moment (2026), it is impossible to officially change the voice on speakers Yandex Station - only the standard female voice is available. However, there is a workaround for owners of Yandex Stations 2:

  1. Connect the speaker to the phone via Yandex Music.
  2. Turn on the mode on your phone Broadcast sound to device.
  3. Launch the voice changing application on your phone (for example, Voice Changer) and direct the sound to the speaker.
Limitation: The delay will be 1-2 seconds, and the voice will sound artificial.