If you use the Waze ride app, then you are in line to get directions in Roger Federer’s voice. The 20 times Grand Slam champion grew to be one of the most loved players during his career, winning various trophies and medals. Yet another major achievement for this tennis champion is the fact that he was ranked world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 310 weeks.
With all these major achievements to his name, Roger Federer is a pro in the world of tennis. But now, he seems to be making an appearance in the tech industry as Waze is integrating his voice into their service. He isn’t the first celebrity to loan Waze his voice to be used while giving users directions on where they are going.
There are already a host of celebrities that have their voices on the Waze app, but none of them do it the way Roger does it. Asides from giving users turn-by-turn directions while they drive, Roger will also keep the driver and passengers entertained along the ride. Roger Federer’s voice will also be available for usage in more than one language, and this is a big plus for non-English-speaking users of the Waze app.
Everything to expect as Roger Federer’s voice comes to the Waze app
If you know who Roger Federer is, then you’d be aware that he speaks more than one language. The list of languages he speaks includes English, French, and German. Waze will make directions with Roger Federer’s voice available in all three languages for those who speak either of them.
A few days ago, Waze took to their Twitter page to announce to users that the tennis champion will add to their in-app experience. With the words “let the tennis legend guide you” Waze was able to get Roger’s fans that use their app for navigation on their feet. Following this announcement, users of the Waze app and Roger’s fans have made his voice their go-to option for navigation.
For those who made the change, Roger Federer’s voice will give them turn-by-turn directions and spice up the ride. He even gives riders a word of encouragement by saying, “Hey, even champions can mess up” when the user misses a turn. The tennis pro also chips in a few words when the rides start, assuring users that he’d guide them to their destination.
These directions and fun encouragement are available in English, French, and Germany with Roger Federer’s voice. Now, this isn’t some artificial intelligence mimicking Roger’s voice, but it is his original voice. To use Roger Federer’s voice for directions on the Waze app, head over to the voice and sounds option on your settings page. From here, you can change the navigation voice on your app to that of the tennis champion.