Voice Conversation

Voice Conversation enables real-time voice interactions with your AI peers, providing a natural and hands-free way to communicate. This feature uses advanced audio processing and Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to create seamless voice conversations.

Overview

The Voice Conversation feature allows users to:

Speak directly to AI peers instead of typing
Receive audio responses from peers
Experience real-time conversation flow
Use hands-free interaction mode

Key Features

1. Voice Activity Detection (VAD)

VAD automatically detects when you're speaking and when you've finished:

Auto-detection: System knows when you start and stop speaking
Natural Flow: No need to press buttons to start/stop
Background Noise Filtering: Distinguishes speech from ambient noise
Smart Pausing: Waits for you to finish before peer responds

2. Real-time Audio Processing

Audio is processed in real-time for immediate interaction:

Low Latency: Minimal delay between speech and response
High Quality: Clear audio input and output
Continuous Conversation: Maintains context across voice exchanges
Audio Visualization: Visual feedback during recording and playback

3. Bootstrap Audio Support

The system supports bootstrap mode for initial audio setup:

Quick Start: Fast initialization of voice conversation
Audio Testing: Built-in mic and speaker testing
Settings Adjustment: Configure audio preferences before starting

Using Voice Conversation

Starting a Voice Conversation

Navigate to your peer's chat interface
Click the microphone icon in the message input area
Allow microphone permissions when prompted
Start speaking when ready

[Microphone Icon] - Click to enable voice mode

During the Conversation

While Speaking:

Microphone icon shows active recording
Visual waveform displays your voice input
Speak naturally - VAD detects pauses

Peer Response:

Audio response plays automatically
Text transcription shown simultaneously
Visual indicator during playback

Controls:

Pause/Resume: Pause conversation anytime
Stop: End voice mode and return to text
Volume: Adjust output volume

Best Practices

For Clear Recognition

✅ Do:

Speak clearly and at normal pace
Use a quality microphone
Minimize background noise
Wait for peer response before speaking again

❌ Avoid:

Speaking too fast or too slow
Multiple people speaking simultaneously
Very noisy environments
Interrupting during peer response

Conversation Tips

Start with Context: Begin with clear context about your question
Natural Language: Speak as you would to a person
One Topic at a Time: Complete one thought before moving to next
Confirm Understanding: Ask peer to confirm if needed

Technical Details

Audio Formats Supported

Input: WAV, MP3, WebM
Output: MP3, WAV
Sample Rate: 16kHz - 48kHz
Bit Depth: 16-bit, 24-bit

Browser Compatibility

Browser	Voice Input	Voice Output	VAD Support
Chrome 90+	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Yes
Firefox 88+	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Yes
Safari 14+	✅ Full	✅ Full	⚠️ Limited
Edge 90+	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Yes

Permissions Required

Voice Conversation requires:

Microphone Access: To capture your voice
Audio Playback: To play peer responses
Media Devices API: For VAD functionality

Grant these permissions when prompted by your browser.

Voice Settings

Configuring Voice Options

Navigate to peer settings to configure voice options:

Peer Settings > Voice:

json

{
  "voiceEnabled": true,
  "language": "en-US",
  "voiceGender": "neutral",
  "speakingRate": 1.0,
  "pitch": 1.0,
  "vadSensitivity": "medium"
}

Available Options

Language Selection:

English (US, UK, AU)
Spanish (ES, MX)
French
German
And more...

Voice Characteristics:

Gender: Male, Female, Neutral
Rate: 0.5x - 2.0x speed
Pitch: -10 to +10 semitones

VAD Sensitivity:

High: Detects even quiet speech, may trigger on noise
Medium: Balanced detection (recommended)
Low: Only clear speech triggers, may miss soft talking

Use Cases

Customer Support

Enable voice conversations for:

Phone-like Experience: Familiar interaction mode
Hands-free Support: Users can multitask
Accessibility: Easier for some users than typing
Quick Queries: Faster than typing for simple questions

Example:

User: "What's the status of my order number 12345?"
Peer: [Voice Response] "Your order 12345 shipped yesterday 
       and is expected to arrive on October 23rd."

Virtual Assistant

Use voice for:

Task Commands: "Schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 2 PM"
Information Lookup: "What's on my calendar today?"
Quick Actions: "Send email to John about the project"
Reminders: "Remind me to call Sarah in 30 minutes"

Education & Training

Voice conversations for:

Language Learning: Practice pronunciation
Interactive Lessons: Verbal Q&A sessions
Accessibility: Support for reading difficulties
Engagement: More engaging than text for some learners

Healthcare Support

Medical assistants using voice:

Symptom Checking: Describe symptoms verbally
Medication Reminders: Audio reminders and confirmations
Emergency Assistance: Hands-free guidance
Patient Comfort: More personal interaction

Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

Problem: Voice input not detected

Solutions:

Check browser permissions - microphone should be allowed
Select correct microphone in system settings
Test microphone in browser settings
Try a different browser
Restart browser or device

Poor Recognition Quality

Problem: Peer doesn't understand speech correctly

Solutions:

Reduce background noise
Speak closer to microphone
Adjust VAD sensitivity to "high"
Use headset microphone instead of laptop mic
Check internet connection stability

Audio Response Issues

Problem: Can't hear peer responses

Solutions:

Check system volume settings
Verify browser audio permissions
Test with different output device
Clear browser cache
Check for conflicting extensions

Connection Drops

Problem: Voice conversation disconnects

Solutions:

Check internet connection stability
Reduce video calls or streaming on network
Try wired connection instead of WiFi
Clear browser cache and cookies
Contact support if issue persists

Privacy & Security

Data Handling

Audio Processing:

Audio converted to text on server
Original audio can be discarded after processing
Text follows same security as typed messages

Storage:

Audio files encrypted in transit
Optional: Store audio for quality improvement
User can request deletion of audio data

Privacy Options:

Disable voice history storage
Auto-delete after conversation
GDPR compliant data handling

Security Considerations

✅ Secure Practices:

All audio transmitted over HTTPS
Server-side audio processing in secure environment
No third-party access to audio data
Regular security audits

⚠️ User Responsibility:

Don't share sensitive information if concerned
Use in private settings for confidential topics
Review voice conversation transcripts
Report any security concerns

Advanced Features

Voice Commands

Enable special voice commands:

"Start over" - Clear conversation and begin fresh
"Repeat that" - Peer repeats last response
"Slower please" - Reduce speaking rate temporarily
"Spell that" - Spell out specific words
"Switch to text" - Return to text mode

Multi-Language Support

Switch languages mid-conversation:

User: "Hola, ¿cómo estás?"
Peer: [Detects Spanish] "¡Hola! Estoy bien, gracias..."

Voice Macros

Create voice shortcuts for common requests:

"Status update" → Triggers pre-defined status report
"Daily briefing" → Morning summary of tasks/events
"Quick help" → Opens help menu

API Integration

For developers integrating voice conversation:

Enable Voice for Peer

javascript

// Enable voice conversation
PATCH /api/v1/peer/:peerId
{
  "settings": {
    "voiceEnabled": true,
    "voiceConfig": {
      "language": "en-US",
      "vadSensitivity": "medium"
    }
  }
}

Send Voice Message

javascript

// Send audio for processing
POST /api/v1/peer/:peerId/message/voice
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

{
  "audio": [File],
  "format": "webm",
  "language": "en-US"
}

// Response
{
  "messageId": "msg_123",
  "transcription": "What is the weather today?",
  "response": {
    "text": "Currently 72°F and sunny...",
    "audio": "https://cdn.../response.mp3"
  }
}

Voice Settings Endpoints

javascript

// Get voice configuration
GET /api/v1/peer/:peerId/voice-settings

// Update voice settings
PUT /api/v1/peer/:peerId/voice-settings
{
  "language": "en-US",
  "voiceGender": "female",
  "speakingRate": 1.2,
  "vadSensitivity": "high"
}

Performance Optimization

Reducing Latency

Streaming Audio: Enable audio streaming for faster response
Local VAD: Process VAD client-side when possible
Compression: Use compressed audio formats
CDN: Serve audio responses from CDN

Bandwidth Considerations

Audio Upload:

Typical: 128 kbps (16 KB/s)
1 minute conversation: ~960 KB

Audio Download:

Peer response: 64-128 kbps
Varies by speaking rate and quality

Recommendations:

Minimum: 256 kbps connection
Recommended: 1 Mbps or higher
Mobile: Consider data usage limits

Introduction - Getting started with peers
Peer Settings - Configure peer behavior
Evaluation System - Test voice interactions

FAQs

Q: Can I use voice conversation on mobile?
A: Yes, voice conversation works on mobile browsers that support the Media Devices API.

Q: Is voice conversation free?
A: Voice processing may consume additional credits depending on your plan. Check pricing for details.

Q: Can multiple users use voice in the same conversation?
A: Currently, voice is single-user. Use text for multi-user conversations.

Q: What languages are supported?
A: We support 20+ languages. Check settings for the complete list.

Q: Can I download conversation audio?
A: Yes, audio can be downloaded from conversation history if storage is enabled.

Q: How accurate is voice recognition?
A: Accuracy is typically 95%+ in good conditions with clear speech.

Need Help? Contact support or visit our Community Forum for assistance with voice conversations.

Voice Conversation ​

Overview ​

Key Features ​

1. Voice Activity Detection (VAD) ​

2. Real-time Audio Processing ​

3. Bootstrap Audio Support ​

Using Voice Conversation ​

Starting a Voice Conversation ​

During the Conversation ​

Best Practices ​

For Clear Recognition ​

Conversation Tips ​

Technical Details ​

Audio Formats Supported ​

Browser Compatibility ​

Permissions Required ​

Voice Settings ​

Configuring Voice Options ​

Available Options ​

Use Cases ​

Customer Support ​

Virtual Assistant ​

Education & Training ​

Healthcare Support ​

Troubleshooting ​

Microphone Not Working ​

Poor Recognition Quality ​

Audio Response Issues ​

Connection Drops ​

Privacy & Security ​

Data Handling ​

Security Considerations ​

Advanced Features ​

Voice Commands ​

Multi-Language Support ​

Voice Macros ​

API Integration ​

Enable Voice for Peer ​

Send Voice Message ​

Voice Settings Endpoints ​

Performance Optimization ​

Reducing Latency ​

Bandwidth Considerations ​

Related Features ​

FAQs ​

Voice Conversation

Overview

Key Features

1. Voice Activity Detection (VAD)

2. Real-time Audio Processing

3. Bootstrap Audio Support

Using Voice Conversation

Starting a Voice Conversation

During the Conversation

Best Practices

For Clear Recognition

Conversation Tips

Technical Details

Audio Formats Supported

Browser Compatibility

Permissions Required

Voice Settings

Configuring Voice Options

Available Options

Use Cases

Customer Support

Virtual Assistant

Education & Training

Healthcare Support

Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

Poor Recognition Quality

Audio Response Issues

Connection Drops

Privacy & Security

Data Handling

Security Considerations

Advanced Features

Voice Commands

Multi-Language Support

Voice Macros

API Integration

Enable Voice for Peer

Send Voice Message

Voice Settings Endpoints

Performance Optimization

Reducing Latency

Bandwidth Considerations

Related Features

FAQs