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# Voice recognition & text-to-speech

> Enable voice input and text-to-speech for a more accessible chatbot experience

Make your chatbot more accessible by enabling speech recognition (speech-to-text) and text-to-speech capabilities.

## Speech recognition

Speech recognition allows visitors to speak their questions instead of typing. When enabled, the agent will respond with both text and audio.

### Enable speech recognition

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Configuration">
    In your chatbot dashboard, click **Configuration** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Settings">
    Click on **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Advanced tab">
    Click on the **Advanced** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Speech Recognition">
    Toggle on **Enable Speech Recognition**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/espressodev/WqcwViHCvqENWzlU/images/managing-your-chatbot/voice-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WqcwViHCvqENWzlU&q=85&s=a156a307e2b4d5f9addf64755afd4898" alt="Voice and speech settings" width="3436" height="1916" data-path="images/managing-your-chatbot/voice-settings.png" />
</Frame>

Once enabled, a microphone icon appears in the chat input field. Visitors can click it to speak their message.

## Text-to-speech

Text-to-speech allows the agent to respond with audio, reading responses aloud to visitors.

### Enable text-to-speech

In the same **Advanced** tab:

1. Toggle on **Enable Text to Speech**

Once enabled, the agent's responses will include an audio playback option.

## Speech services language

Select the language and voice you want to use for both speech recognition and text-to-speech:

1. Find the **Speech Services Language** dropdown
2. Select your preferred language and voice (e.g., "English (US, Female)")

<Note>
  If your language isn't supported, you can request it by clicking "Let us know" in the settings.
</Note>

## Use cases

Voice features are especially useful for:

* **Accessibility**: Supporting visitors who have difficulty typing
* **Mobile users**: Easier input on small screens
* **Hands-free scenarios**: When visitors can't type
* **Multilingual support**: Natural voice interaction in different languages

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