Android · Research guidance. Instructions are based on publisher guidance; a UK IPTV account was not tested on this platform.
Confirm the feature on the device
Google documents Select to Speak through Accessibility and a shortcut, noting version differences and that Android Accessibility Suite may need updating if the feature is missing. Check the phone’s actual settings and software version. Do not turn on an unfamiliar access method on another person’s device without preserving their current arrangement.
Choose a small useful passage
Use a harmless written help article with selectable text. Google also describes a Read aloud action from a supported text-selection menu that does not require enabling the full Select to Speak feature. Start with the smallest action that meets the reading need instead of changing several accessibility shortcuts at once.
Control the reading session
Google documents selecting an item, dragging across several items or playing the available text, with controls for pause, navigation and speed. Inspect the active control and stop the speech when done. If another app is also producing audio, pause it temporarily so the source of the spoken instructions is clear.
Respect application support
Google warns that Select to Speak may not work with every mobile browser. A missing result can therefore be an application-support boundary rather than proof that the help page is empty or the network is slow. Keep the article’s original text available for exact names and settings, and report the actual app and Android version when asking for assistance.
Questions, answered
Does every mobile browser necessarily support this feature?
No. Google explicitly notes that some may not.
Is Read aloud from selected text always the same as enabling Select to Speak?
No. Google documents a selected-text action that can work without enabling the full feature.