Aiomatic Chatbot Talking Avatar Using Azure AI

Introduction

Welcome back, everyone! We are excited to introduce an important update to the Aiomatic Chatbot. This latest feature brings a significant enhancement to our text-to-video capabilities. Previously, only ID was supported for the chatbot's text-to-video streaming. However, starting today, users can utilize Azure for their text-to-video streaming needs.

Getting Started with Azure Text-to-Video Streaming

To enable this feature, you first need to navigate to the plugin settings and locate the API keys section. Here, you will input your Azure Speech Services API key into the designated field.

Steps to Obtain Your Azure API Key

Create an Azure Account: Click on the provided link to create a new project on Azure.
Sign Up: If you don’t already have an Azure account, be sure to sign up.
Choose a Paid Plan: Note that the free plan of the Speech Services does not support video. To access video features, subscribe to the S0 pricing tier; the F0 plan is not sufficient.
Manage Keys: After creating your project, you can obtain your API key by navigating to the "Manage Keys" section.

Configuring Your Settings

After you acquire your API key, make sure to select the region where your Azure endpoint is located (e.g., "West US 2"). You will find options to resize the avatar, select a character, and choose the character style. It's crucial to understand that not all styles are compatible with every character. A list of supported character and style combinations can be found through the provided URL.

You can also set a voice from Microsoft voices and explore other advanced settings; however, these options should only be modified if you feel comfortable doing so.

Once all settings are properly configured, save your changes. After you enable Azure-based text-to-video streaming, your chatbot will be equipped to utilize this new functionality.

Interacting with the Chatbot

Upon initialization of the video, you will see the avatar, Lysa, ready to interact. For example, you can introduce yourself:

You: Hi Lysa!
Lysa: Hi there! How are you today?

You have the flexibility to change how the avatar appears, including the character, style, and voice.

To demonstrate, let's check available characters. For instance, the character Harry can be switched to a business casual style, transforming the avatar's appearance considerably.

Remember to also adjust the voice to ensure it matches the avatar; otherwise, Harry may end up speaking with a female voice, which might not be ideal.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this new update! If you have any ideas or suggestions, please share them with us. As a reminder, Aiomatic is currently on discount; check the link in the video description to grab it before the offer ends!

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Keyword

Aiomatic
Chatbot
Text-to-video
Azure
Speech Services
API key
Avatar customization
Character styles
Microsoft voices
Video streaming

FAQ

Q: What is the new feature for the Aiomatic Chatbot?
A: The new feature allows the chatbot to use Azure for text-to-video streaming.

Q: How can I enable the Azure text-to-video feature?
A: You need to add your Azure Speech Services API key in the plugin settings under the API keys section.

Q: Do I need a paid plan to use Azure Speech Services?
A: Yes, you must subscribe to the S0 pricing tier, as the free F0 plan does not support video.

Q: Can I customize the chatbot's avatar?
A: Yes, you can resize the avatar and select different characters and styles.

Q: Is it important to align the voice with the avatar?
A: Yes, ensuring the voice matches the character is crucial for a coherent interaction experience.