> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onlyvibe.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Voice Messages

> How to set up and configure voice for your AI character — voice styles, costs, and fan experience

Voice messages let your AI character speak to fans in a distinct voice. It's one of the highest-engagement features on the platform — characters with voice enabled see significantly longer session times.

## How voice works

When voice is enabled, fans can request voice messages during a chat session. The AI generates a voice clip using your character's personality, communication style, and voice configuration.

| Detail           | Value                                                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Cost to fans** | 3 OVIBE per voice message                                     |
| **Revenue type** | Platform service (fans pay directly)                          |
| **Max length**   | \~30 seconds per message                                      |
| **Languages**    | English (primary), multilingual support varies by voice model |

<Info>
  Voice messages are a platform service — fans pay 3 OVIBE per message directly. Your earnings come from subscriptions, tips, and content unlocks where you keep 80%. See [Pricing](/token/pricing) for all service costs.
</Info>

## Enabling voice

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your character">
    Go to your **Creator Dashboard** and select the character you want to add voice to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to voice settings">
    In the character editor, scroll to the **Voice** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable voice messages">
    Toggle voice messages on. Choose a voice model that matches your character's personality.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a voice style">
    Write a short description (up to 200 characters) of how your character sounds. This guides the AI's vocal delivery.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Voice style

The voice style field tells the AI how your character should sound. Be specific about tone, pace, and texture.

**Examples:**

| Character Type     | Voice Style                                                          |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Romantic partner   | "Soft, breathy, slightly raspy — like she's whispering just for you" |
| Dominant character | "Deep and commanding with a hint of warmth"                          |
| Bubbly anime girl  | "Bright and bubbly, laughs easily, high energy"                      |
| Mysterious figure  | "Low and slow, like they're always in control"                       |
| Caring best friend | "Warm, natural, relaxed — like a late-night phone call"              |

<Tip>
  The voice style field also subtly influences your character's text personality. A "breathy, intimate" voice style will make text responses feel slightly more intimate too.
</Tip>

## Fan experience

From the fan's perspective:

1. During a chat, they tap the **voice** icon on a message
2. The AI generates a voice clip of that message in your character's voice
3. The fan pays 3 OVIBE and receives the audio clip
4. They can replay the clip anytime in the conversation

Fans can also request original voice messages by asking the character to "say something" or "tell me something sweet" — the AI generates both the text and the voice.

## Voice and profile completeness

Voice is one of the factors in the [discover algorithm](/ai/publishing). Characters with voice enabled rank higher in profile completeness, which influences discoverability.

| Profile Factor      | Impact     |
| ------------------- | ---------- |
| Avatar              | High       |
| Backstory           | High       |
| Tags (10/10)        | Medium     |
| Communication style | Medium     |
| **Voice enabled**   | **Medium** |

## Best practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Match the personality" icon="masks-theater">
    A gentle, caring character should not have an aggressive voice. Consistency between personality traits and voice style keeps the experience immersive.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Be specific" icon="sliders">
    "Nice voice" tells the AI nothing. "Warm alto with a slight Southern drawl, speaks slowly" gives it everything it needs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test it" icon="play">
    After setting up voice, chat with your own character and request a few voice messages to verify the result matches your vision.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mention it in the bio" icon="pen">
    Let fans know your character has voice. "Send me a voice note" in the bio or backstory signals the feature is available.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Personality Design" icon="masks-theater" href="/ai/personality-design">
    Voice style works best when paired with a strong personality and communication style.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publishing" icon="globe" href="/ai/publishing">
    Voice completion boosts your discoverability score.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>