Have you ever needed your Salesforce UI to actually talk back to you? Implementing LWC text to speech is one of those tasks that sounds like it requires a massive third-party integration, but the short answer is: it doesn’t. Most modern browsers have a built-in Web Speech API that handles the heavy lifting for us.
I’ve seen teams spend weeks looking for expensive voice libraries when they could have just used a few lines of JavaScript. Whether you’re building for accessibility or trying to make a service console more interactive, this is a quick win for your users. And honestly, it’s just fun to build.
Why you should care about LWC text to speech
Look, we spend a lot of time making things look pretty, but we often forget how they sound. Adding voice output makes your apps more inclusive, especially for visually impaired users who might struggle with dense Salesforce page layouts. It’s also great for multitasking agents who need to hear a notification while they’re looking at a different screen.
Now, with the rise of AI, this becomes even more relevant. If you’re building custom Agentforce agents, giving them a voice can make the interaction feel much more natural. It’s not just a gimmick – it