Connection Issues
Voice streaming needs a stable connection with low latency. If you are experiencing choppy, delayed, or garbled audio:
- Switch to WiFi: cellular data often introduces jitter that degrades voice quality
- Reduce network load: pause downloads, streaming video, or other bandwidth-heavy tasks
- Move closer to your router: weak WiFi signal causes packet loss
- Check your speed: voice requires at least 1 Mbps up and down for a smooth experience
Microphone Quality
- Built-in laptop mics pick up significant ambient noise: fans, keyboard clicks, room echo. An external mic or headset mic produces noticeably better results
- Phone mics: hold the phone steady and speak directly toward the microphone
- Noise cancellation: if your browser or OS has noise cancellation enabled, it can sometimes cause artifacts. Try toggling it off
Custom Voice Clone Quality
If your cloned voice sounds unnatural or distorted, the issue is usually the source audio:
- Use a longer sample: 60-120 seconds produces much better clones than the 30-second minimum
- Clear speech only: background music, other speakers, or ambient noise degrade clone quality
- Consistent tone: avoid switching between whispering and shouting in the same sample
- Re-upload: you can replace your voice sample at any time from Character Settings → Voice → Clone Voice
Browser Performance
Voice uses WebRTC, which competes for browser resources:
- Close unnecessary tabs: each open tab consumes memory and CPU
- Disable heavy extensions: ad blockers and privacy extensions can interfere with WebRTC connections
- Update your browser: older versions may have WebRTC bugs that affect audio quality