#Is there a way I can change my Text to Speech model for my assistance?

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AI-generated Answer for blindfurie

Yes. You can change the Text to Speech (TTS) model used by your assistant/agent in two ways:

  • In the dashboard (Agents/Conversational AI): open your agent, go to the Agent Voice tab, and select a different TTS model (e.g., “V3 Conversational”). This is where model selection is configured for an agent. (elevenlabs.io)

  • Via API: set the model_id when calling Text to Speech. Example: model_id="eleven_flash_v2_5", "eleven_turbo_v2_5", "eleven_multilingual_v2", or "eleven_v3". The model_id parameter controls which TTS model is used. (elevenlabs.io)

Guidance for assistants:

  • For real-time, low-latency voice agents, use Flash (eleven_flash_v2 or eleven_flash_v2_5) or Turbo (eleven_turbo_v2_5). (elevenlabs.io)
  • If you plan to stream TTS over WebSockets, note that eleven_v3 isn’t supported for WebSocket TTS; prefer Flash/Turbo for streaming assistants. (elevenlabs.io)

Model capabilities and language support are summarized in the official models guide. (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
Expressive mode | ElevenLabs Documentation
Create speech | ElevenLabs Documentation
ElevenLabs — Meet Flash
Generate audio in real-time | ElevenLabs Documentation
Models | ElevenLabs Documentation

tacit pumice
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How do I get an API key for ElevenLabs for free?
For Text to Speech

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AI-generated Answer for blindfurie

Short answer: Yes—API access (including Text to Speech) is available on the free plan. Create a free account, generate a key, and use it with the xi-api-key header.

Steps

  1. Sign up and log in. In the dashboard, go to Developers → API Keys and create a key. Note: you can only view the full key once; keys are restricted by default—enable the features you need (e.g., Text to Speech). (help.elevenlabs.io)
  2. Use the key in your requests via the HTTP header xi-api-key. If you see “invalid_api_key,” double-check the header name and value. (help.elevenlabs.io)
  3. Cost on free: The API itself is included in all plans (even free). Usage simply deducts from your account’s credits/characters; see pricing for current allowances and rates. (help.elevenlabs.io)

References

  • How to authorize yourself using an API key (where to create/manage keys and feature restrictions). (help.elevenlabs.io)
  • API — Error Code 400 or 401 (xi-api-key header, common auth issues). (help.elevenlabs.io)
  • How much does it cost to use the API? (API included on free plan). (help.elevenlabs.io)
  • ElevenLabs API Pricing (current plan tiers and model pricing). (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
How do I authorize myself using an API key? – ElevenLabs
API - Error Code 400 or 401 – ElevenLabs
How much does it cost to use the API? – ElevenLabs
How do I authorize myself using an API key? – ElevenLabs
API - Error Code 400 or 401 – ElevenLabs
How much does it cost to use the API? – ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs API Pricing — Build AI Audio Into Your Product

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AI-generated Answer for blindfurie

Short answer: Yes—but it depends on what you mean by “voiceover.”

  • Via the API (programmatic voiceovers): Use the same ElevenLabs API key to call the Text to Speech endpoints (and Text-to-Dialogue for multi‑speaker narration). Your key authenticates all API requests; usage is limited by your plan credits and any feature restrictions you set on the key. (elevenlabs.io)
  • In the web app (Voiceover Studio): This is a UI feature and requires the Creator plan or above; it isn’t included in the free tier. (help.elevenlabs.io)

Notes for the free tier:

  • Free accounts include 10,000 characters/month for TTS, which you can use to generate voiceover audio via the API. (elevenlabs.io)
  • Voice Library access is available in the app, but API access to Library voices isn’t available on the free tier. If you need to script voiceovers with Library voices, upgrade to a paid plan. (elevenlabs.io)

If you tell me whether you want API-based voiceovers or the in‑app Voiceover Studio, I can point you to the exact steps.

Sources:
API Authentication | ElevenLabs Documentation
What is Voiceover Studio? – ElevenLabs
ElevenCreative quickstart | ElevenLabs Documentation
Voice Library | ElevenLabs Documentation

tacit pumice
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Just curious, how come ElevenLabs age restriction is set to 18+, I mean there’s nothing that is a restricted on there, right?

turbid crowBOT
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AI-generated Answer for blindfurie

Short answer: ElevenLabs sets its Services to 18+ because its core terms and privacy rules treat the platform as adult-only and include strict child‑safety and voice/biometric data protections.

Key points from the official docs:

  • Terms of Service: “If you are under 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority where you live), you may not use our Services.” Updated October 10, 2025. (elevenlabs.io)
  • Privacy Policy (updated February 5, 2026):
    • “Our Services are not intended for or directed at children under the age of 18… If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to submit any Personal Data to us.” (elevenlabs.io)
    • Users are “strictly prohibited from uploading… Voice Data from children under the age of 18.” (elevenlabs.io)
    • ElevenLabs may ask for age/identity verification; certain services may involve collection of biometric information for verification. (elevenlabs.io)
  • Prohibited Use Policy: contains explicit child‑safety restrictions and bans, and bars making the Services available to users under 13 (and to 13–17 without parental/guardian consent), reflecting a conservative approach to minors’ use even in indirect/bundled contexts. Last updated September 3, 2025. (elevenlabs.io)

On “there’s nothing restricted,” there are restrictions. Examples include prohibitions on content that threatens child safety, illegal activity, harmful impersonation, and more, per the Prohibited Use Policy. (elevenlabs.io)

Additionally, to protect minors, the Voice Library does not allow children’s or child‑like voices. (help.elevenlabs.io)

If you need product‑specific allowances or exceptions, always check that product’s supplemental terms/help articles, but the baseline account requirement is 18+ per the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
ElevenLabs Terms of Service (non-EEA)
ElevenLabs — Read our Privacy Policy
ElevenLabs — Read our Privacy Policy
ElevenLabs — Read our Privacy Policy
ElevenLabs Prohibited Use Policy
ElevenLabs Prohibited Use Policy
Can Children’s or Child-Like Voices Be Added to the Voice Library? – ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs Terms of Service (non-EEA)

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Where I live is 13, and I’m 13 and I use the platform to help me in my YouTube, I don’t do voice cloning, but, I had to tell them I was 18 because, there was no option, scan your location and it will like analyze that you are 13 and you are allowed to be on this thing because it’s 13 oh work