# Voice Announcer

> Voice Announcer will read name of caller, SMS & other alerts received on phone.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sm.announcer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sm.announcer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sm.announcer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SM Infotech
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 396,223
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (2,713 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-19
- **First published:** 2020-06-26
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sm.announcer)
- **Website:** [https://we00f12f5.app-ads-txt.com](https://we00f12f5.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/SMInfo](http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/SMInfo)

## Description

Voice Announcer is a handy Chrome extension that verbally announces the name or number of callers as well as text message senders, allowing you to know who's contacting you without looking at your phone. It reads SMS content, app notifications, and even alerts for battery status like low battery and full charge.

Key features include customizable voice announcements for calls, messages, reminders, and app notifications with the ability to identify the originating app. You can set multiple reminders and receive them via voice alerts. This tool helps you stay focused on your tasks by keeping you informed hands-free about incoming alerts and important updates, enhancing productivity and convenience.

## Rankings

- #112,565 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sm.announcer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers broadly like voice announcements for callers and messages and the flexible settings, with several calling it excellent or fantastic. However, the app is marred by heavy ads, reliability problems where announcements fail, and permission/notification hurdles. Some devices have compatibility issues, and tablet layouts are criticized. Overall, it’s a strong concept with useful features, but usability is affected by ads, inconsistent performance, and device-specific quirks.

### Pros

- Voice announcements for caller name/number, SMS, and alerts (e.g., low battery) help users stay informed without looking at their phone.
- Many optional settings and generally reliable performance.
- Easy to know who is calling and read messages aloud.
- Overall positive sentiment with praise like 'excellent', 'fantastic', and 'love it'.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and frequent popup ads undermine the experience.
- Reliability issues: sometimes it does not announce names/messages or works inconsistently.
- Permission/notification access prompts cause problems; granting permission doesn't always resolve it.
- Device-specific compatibility problems (e.g., some Samsung devices).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sm.announcer)