[Georgie_girl]

Hi

First of all I am in Australia in case that changes the advice.

I have a 2014 I30 and when I first bought it I had an old HTC mobile and without changing any settings on my phone my sms were read out through the audio (interrupting the music playing just like a call) and I could say reply and dictate my msg then say send.  I have since had 2 other HTC mobiles and neither could do that.

I am now ready to replace my mobile again and was wondering if anyone can tell me if they have a recent mobile here in Australia that is doing that before I commit to another mobile that isn't fully compatible.

Thanks.

[CraigB]

Message compatibility wasn't a feature with my GD-01 stereo though it does work via Apple CarPlay on the GD-03 unit, I haven't tested whether messages would work over Bluetooth 

Off topic question...your signature says petrol 1.6ltr are you sure that's correct as the 1.6ltr petrol in GD models only came in the Czech built 3dr and tourer wagon unless it's a GD SR which came with a 2ltr engine all other Korean models for Australia were a 1.8ltr

[Georgie_girl]

Thanks, that was probably a typo.

[CraigB]

Thanks, that was probably a typo.

Fixed it for ya You'll have to go into your Profile/Look and Layout and adjust your forum time though for your locality.

[Dazzler]

Hi Georgie Girl,

Wow! I was surprised to hear your 2014 did that. My wife's Euro built 2014 Tourer has bluetooth but she doesn't bother pairing it with her basic android phone.

Hopefully someone will see the topic who has had similar experiences and can advise. 

[Pappy]

Hi, this was a feature of Windows Mobile based phones - reading out SMS messages.

Was your original HTC running Windows?

Are the new HTC running Andriod? This would explain why this feature is no longer available.

I had this feature on my previous Nokia Windows mobile.

[The Gonz]

If they're now Android, there would be a few dozen apps that do text-to-speech.