# Interact in Voice Mode (Beta)

## Introduction

**Voice Mode** allows you to have seamless, natural, and low-friction voice conversations with your character. This guide explains how to set up Voice Mode, select the right interaction method, and maintain stable, real-time sessions for a smooth conversational experience.

## Step-by-Step Guide

### 1. Open Your Character

* From your **Dashboard**, open the character you want to use with Voice Mode.
* Navigate to **Core AI Settings** and ensure you’ve selected a **Live Model.**

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### 2. Configure Voice Settings

* Go to **Language and Speech** and select a voice for your character.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Choose a voice **other than GCP**. GCP voices are **not compatible** with live models.
{% endhint %}

* Once configured, click **Update** to save your changes.

### 3. Using Voice Mode

* After updating your character, a **microphone button** will appear next to the chat input field.

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* Click this button to enter **Voice Mode**, allowing you to talk to your character hands-free in real time.

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* When you exit Voice Mode, the **conversation transcript** will appear in the chat area for review.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
If you remain idle for more than **5 minutes**, the voice session automatically disconnects. Simply reconnect to resume your conversation.
{% endhint %}


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