SpeakThat! — Open Source Productivity App

Voice notifications done right.

SpeakThat! is an Android app that reads your incoming notifications out loud using text-to-speech. Unlike most alternatives, SpeakThat! puts you fully in control of what gets read, when it gets read, how it sounds, and when it stays completely silent.

No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just speech.

Why SpeakThat!?

• 100% free & open-source - inspect the code, verify the privacy claims, or contribute on GitHub
• Entirely local - all processing happens on your device, with no external servers and no AI
• Private by design - optional Private Mode can announce the app name without reading notification content
• Modern Material design - powerful features without a cluttered or confusing interface

Powerful control over what gets read

• App-based filtering (whitelist or blacklist specific apps)
• Smart notification filtering (media, persistent, silent, or duplicate notifications)
• Word filtering: blacklist words, swap words, or prevent certain notifications from being read entirely
• Content caps: limit readouts by word count, sentence count, or time
• URL handling: read full links, domains only, or replace links with custom text
• Custom app name replacements (change X back to Twitter for readouts!)

Flexible speech behaviour

• Full control over voice, pitch, speed, volume, language, and audio output
• Custom speech formatting using templates and placeholders
• Tidy Speech mode to remove emojis and symbols before speaking
• Delay readouts to give notification sounds time to finish
• Notification cooldowns and deduplication to prevent spammy repeats

Context-aware & smart logic

• Respect Do Not Disturb, phone calls, and system audio modes
• Bluetooth device detection (e.g. only read when headphones or car audio are connected)
• Screen state awareness (optionally stay silent when the screen is on)
• Time schedules to disable readouts during certain hours
• Conditional rules for advanced behaviour (such as Bluetooth-only logic)

Hands-free controls

• Shake-to-stop with adjustable sensitivity
• Wave-to-stop using the proximity sensor - perfect for desks or hands-free setups

Automation & advanced users

• Works with automation apps like Tasker and MacroDroid
• Settings import/export for easy backups or switching devices
• Support for external TTS engines if Android’s default isn’t your favourite
• Built-in diagnostics to help troubleshoot complex setups

Language & accessibility friendly

• Full localisation support for both the UI and text-to-speech
• Crowd-sourced translations via Weblate: https://speakthat.app/translate

SpeakThat! never sends your data anywhere unless you explicitly choose to submit a bug report - and even then, it’s optional. What happens on your phone stays on your phone.

Ideal for accessibility, drivers and commuters, desk setups, athletes, parents, busy professionals, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with notifications.

Actively developed

SpeakThat! is continuously improved based on real user feedback. It’s built by someone who genuinely uses it every day - which means features exist because they’re useful, not because they look good in a marketing screenshot.