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Need help with texting and dictation reply!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rob4092xx, Jun 8, 2021.

  1. Jun 8, 2021 at 6:43 AM
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    rob4092xx

    rob4092xx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2020 Tacoma Pro with JBL Premium sound. Just until recently, if I received a text, I could hit "Reply" and then hit "Dictation" and voice a reply. The "Dictation" option has disappeared. Now if I hit "Reply" it goes to a list of automated replies once of which I can choose. What happened to the ability to use "Dictation?"

    Thanks everyone!
     
  2. Jun 8, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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    crazysccrmd

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    Mine seems to do that at random as well. It will only have automated replies sometimes but the next text that shows up as the voice dictation option again.
     
  3. Jun 8, 2021 at 7:45 AM
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    I'm wondering if Apple Carplay or Android Auto would eliminate this issue for you? I personally can't stand the voice control implementation by Toyota/Entune.
     
  4. Jun 9, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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    Any other thoughts or suggestions how to fix this???
     
  5. Jun 9, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    I think it's determined by if the vehicle is moving. It will let you type of you're stopped and voice controlled if you're moving
     
  6. Jun 9, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    That's the issue....it won't let me voice dictate at all.
     
  7. Jun 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM
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    Seems to be random when the "dictation" button is available. And if you use android auto, that feature is gone completely and you us AA for dictation. CAn't do both at the same time.

    that said... what i did discover is that you can still dictate messages, even if that button is gone. Just push your steering wheel button and say "send a text message to.." . Works every time. No idea why the button is gone though.
     
  8. Jun 11, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    Thanks....I will try this!
     

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