How to Enable Read to Me in Gimkit
Apr 19, 2025 • 4 min read
Gimkit offers a feature called Read to Me, which helps students by reading questions and answers out loud during live games. This option is turned off by default, but students can switch it on anytime they want during gameplay. Activating this feature is easy and can be done within seconds.
Gimkit offers a feature called Read to Me, which helps students by reading questions and answers out loud during live games. This option is turned off by default, but students can switch it on anytime they want during gameplay. Activating this feature is easy and can be done within seconds.
Steps to Turn On the Read-to-Me Option
Here is how students can activate the Read to Me feature while playing:
| Step | What to Do | Where to Look |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click on the menu symbol | Upper right corner |
| 2 | Tap on the gear icon | Lower left of the menu screen |
| 3 | Slide the switch next to the option | Turn it on to activate the feature |
Once this setting is enabled, the questions and answer options will be spoken out loud. The reading words will also be highlighted simultaneously, making it easier to follow.
Helpful Tip: Replay Audio
By default, each question is only read once. However, if students want to hear it again, they can click on the speaker icon at the top left. This will allow them to replay the audio for that specific question.
Additional Information About Read to Me
Here are some key points you should know:
Does the Setting Stay Active for Future Games?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Will the feature stay turned on for every game? | No, students must manually activate it again in every new game they play. |
So, if one game ends and another begins, the student must repeat the process to turn it back on.
Can It Speak in Other Languages?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the audio available in languages other than English? | It speaks using the language set on the student’s computer. |
| Do you want a question spoken in another language? | Use the audio question feature instead of Read to Me. |
Where Does Read to Me Work Inside Gimkit?
| Area | Is Read to Me Available? |
|---|---|
| During question answering | Yes |
| Shop screen or review section | No |
The tool only reads the parts of the game where students answer questions. It won’t speak for the rest of the game, like item shops or feedback on answers.