How to Listen to Articles on Your Samsung Galaxy Instead of Reading.
Learn how to use the “Listen to This Page” feature on your Samsung Galaxy phone. This lets you listen to articles instead of reading them with your eyes. It is really useful when you are multitasking or just prefer listening over reading.
I used a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB with Android 14 and OneUI 6.1 for these steps. The process should look very similar on most modern Samsung Galaxy phones.
I like to listen to an article with my eyes closed or even while doing other things around the house. This feature is great for saving time and giving your eyes a break. If you are busy or just want to rest your eyes, the phone will read aloud to you like an audiobook.
Use Chrome’s Listen to This Page Feature
This method works every time and does not require any voice commands. The Chrome browser has a built-in option that reads articles directly.
Step 1: Open the Chrome app on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Step 2: Go to any article or webpage you want to listen to.
Step 3: Tap the three dots menu in the top right or bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Look for and tap “Listen to this page.”
Step 5: The phone will start reading the article aloud right away.
As the phone reads, you will see a small player on your screen. This player works just like a music or video player. You can pause, go back, or skip forward. The text on the screen will also highlight as the phone reads each part. This helps you follow along if you want to look at the screen.
How to Control the Reading
Once the player appears, you have several options:
Adjust the reading speed:
· Look for a speed button or settings icon in the player.
· Tap it to make the voice read faster or slower.
· You can usually choose from speeds like 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, and 2x.
Skip around the article:
· Use the back button to go back 10 seconds.
· Use the forward button to skip ahead 10 seconds.
· This works exactly like skipping through a video.
Close the player:
· Tap the close or X button when you are done listening.
· The reading will stop.
What About Using Google Assistant or Gemini?
You can try asking Google Assistant or Gemini to read an article. Simply activate the assistant by saying “Hey Google” or by pressing and holding the power button or home button. Then say “Read this article aloud.”
However, this method does not always work well. In my testing, the assistant sometimes asked me to provide the article link manually. It did not always recognize the page I had open. The Chrome “Listen to This Page” method is much more reliable. I recommend using that instead.
Can You Translate Articles While Listening?
On some Android phones, you can translate a webpage and then listen to the translated version. You would first translate the page using Chrome’s translate feature. Then you would tap “Listen to this page” to hear the translated text.
On the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the current Chrome version, I could not find a live translation option built into the listening feature. If you need a translation, your best option is to translate the page first, then use the listen feature on the translated text.
Why You Might Want to Listen Instead of Read
Here are some good reasons to try this feature:
· Your eyes feel tired from looking at screens all day.
· You want to close your eyes and rest while still taking in information.
· You are doing chores like cleaning, cooking, or folding laundry.
· You are driving or walking and cannot look at your phone safely.
· You find it easier to remember things you hear compared to things you read.
· You have difficulty reading small text or following long articles.
A Quick Note About Which Apps Work
The “Listen to This Page” feature is available in the Chrome browser on Android. Many other browsers and apps have similar features. However, the steps may look different. For the most consistent experience, use Chrome.
This feature works best on articles that are mostly text. Pages with lots of menus, ads, or complex layouts may not read as smoothly. The phone reads whatever text is on the page. If the page has a “reader mode” option, try turning that on first for a cleaner listening experience.
I hope this helps you get more out of your Samsung Galaxy phone. Listening to articles instead of reading them is a simple way to save time and rest your eyes. Try it on your next long article and see if you like it. Let me know if you end up using this feature regularly.
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