Overview

ChromeVox is a Chrome extension for Chrome 14 or higher and runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. If you have any trouble installing ChromeVox, please try asking for help on the axs-chrome-discuss mailing list. Make sure to say what version of Chrome and which operating system you are using.

After you install ChromeVox, any time the extension is active ChromeVox will speak to you. However, you will have to refresh pages that were already open before you activated ChromeVox.

Dependencies

You need to install Chrome in order to use ChromeVox. ChromeVox works on Chrome 14 or higher - we recommend using the Chrome Beta Channel.

On Windows and Mac platforms, the ChromeVox TTS (text-to-speech) will work without any extra steps on your part. On Linux, you will have to set up the TTS yourself.

Installing ChromeVox

You can install ChromeVox from the Chrome Web Store. Choose the installation instructions for your platform. Instructions for Linux will be posted soon.

Please note: For security reasons, ChromeVox will not talk when you're browsing the Chrome Web Store. All Chrome extensions follow this rule.

Thanks for installing ChromeVox!. Please check out the ChromeVox Quick Start guide to learn more.

Comment by w.saengs...@gmail.com, May 10, 2011

Comment by alistair...@gmail.com, Aug 11, 2011

The unpacked extension installed into Chrome Browser (on a Mac), however, with errors - the beeps work, not the speech. After a quick look it is apparent that "tts" (http://code.google.com/chrome/extensions/trunk/tts.html - see overview) must be added to the permissions in the manifest. After adding it manually the speech works.

Comment by tomtasche, Oct 12, 2011

So, what does "On Linux, you will have to set up the TTS yourself." mean? eSpeak is installed on my computer. What else do I need?

Comment by bayoumit...@hotmail.com, Nov 6, 2011

how do i uninstall chromevox ?

Comment by callmeyo...@yahoo.com, Nov 6, 2011

HOW THE FUCK DO I UNINSTALL THIS SHIT IT NEVER SHUTS UP! AND I CAN'T FIND WHERE THE LITTLE TAB FOR IT WENT. ITS ANNOYING. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A COOL APP BUT IT SUCKS

Comment by brianj...@ccvn.com, Nov 16, 2011

IT SUCKS HOW DO YOU REMOVE IT

Comment by doodlebu...@gmail.com, Nov 20, 2011

I totally agree with the above sentiments...minus the language, of course!!!!

Comment by sean2sus...@gmail.com, Nov 22, 2011

I would also like to know how to uninstall it. please help.

Comment by peanutto...@gmail.com, Nov 23, 2011

How do i turn ChromeVox? off, or delete this program.

Comment by Gotrax...@gmail.com, Nov 27, 2011

type this in your address bar chrome://extensions/ Then click Uninstall

Comment by trashwea...@yahoo.com, Dec 3, 2011

awesome, thank you. i thought the i mac was going to go flying out the window.

Comment by care_bar...@yahoo.com, Dec 8, 2011

thank you so much

Comment by SilviaPf...@gmail.com, Jan 11, 2012

On Linux: install Lois

Comment by m.j.patt...@gmail.com, Jan 19, 2012

it wont read anything it not working

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