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Shivali Best

Google Home owners can now speak to John Legend - here's how

He’s one of the biggest names in music, and now John Legend has lent his voice to the Google Home speaker.

Google announced that it was bringing Legend’s voice to Google Home back in May, but until now it hasn’t been available.

According to Android Police, Google has started testing Legend’s voice with some users - but only in specific circumstances.

For example, some users have been treated to Legend’s dulcet tones when saying ‘Thank you’ to their speaker.

John Legend (Getty)

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But others have had to specifically say ‘Thank you, John Legend,’ to access his voice.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t currently seem to be a way to activate Legend’s voice in the Google Home’s settings.

However, the fact that some users are now hearing it suggests it could be launched to all users soon.

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Alongside John Legend, Google announced several other voices for the speaker in May.

This includes an Australian English accent, and an American English accent.

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