How to Setup Headlines To Speech for Windows 8.1

To setup and use Headlines To Speech on Windows 8.1, you can install and configure the official application from the Microsoft App Store. This third-party app by Poonfamily aggregates news headlines globally and reads them aloud using Windows Text-to-Speech (TTS) capabilities.

Below is the step-by-step process to get the app, configure your Windows 8.1 speech settings, and stream your news. 1. Download and Install the App

Open the Microsoft Store app from your Windows 8.1 Start screen. Search for Headlines To Speech. Click Install to download the app onto your device. 2. Configure Windows 8.1 Text-to-Speech Engine

To ensure the app sounds natural, configure the underlying Windows TTS settings:

Open the Control Panel by pressing Windows Key + X and selecting it from the menu. Click Ease of Access, then select Speech Recognition. On the left sidebar, click Text-to-Speech.

Under the Voice selection dropdown, choose your preferred built-in voice (such as Microsoft David or Microsoft Zira). Adjust the Speed slider to change the reading pace.

Click Preview Voice to test the audio output, then click Apply. 3. Setting Up Your News Feed inside the App

Once the app is open, you need to populate it with your preferred news content: Go to the Headlines tab inside the application. Click the ”+” button to add a new content source.

Choose Popular Sites to select by category (e.g., News, Sports) or paste an RSS feed link from your clipboard.

Select your target country and language from the application options to prioritize regional news. 4. Listen to the Headlines Click on any news item or source you have added.

The app will automatically begin converting the text and reading the headlines out loud.

If you want to read a story in more depth, click directly on the headline to open the detailed view.

If you’re having trouble getting the audio to play, let me know: Are you receiving a specific error code?

Do other text-to-speech features like Windows Narrator work on your PC? Headlines To Speech – Free download and install on Windows