# Voice Settings - Voice Temperature 🌡️

Voice Temperature controls the **creativity** and **variation** in the AI’s speaking style. Higher values introduce more unpredictability in tone, pacing, and emphasis—making the voice sound livelier or more expressive. Lower values make it more consistent, focused, and neutral.

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* 0–0.7: Steady and predictable. Good for clarity and professionalism.
* 1.3–2: More varied and animated. Great for friendly or informal use cases.
* 1.0: Balanced—natural, engaging, and safe for most situations.

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*Minimum: 0*

*Maximum: 2*

*Recommended: \~1 for default behavior*


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