To guide you through this feature, I’ll cover:

• How to use Kin’s communication features
• How to use these personal AI features effectively
• Extra tips for your AI assistant
• Get started today with your AI companion

So, let’s begin. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Kin’s voice features.

1. Visit the ‘Your Kin’ tab

After opening the Kin app, hit the hamburger button in the top left to access the ‘Your Kin’ tab.

From here, you have access to all of Kin’s customization features.

💡There are more than just voice controls here. Take a second to look around!'

2. Explore the voice options

Select the “Kin’s Voice” option to see the 6 distinct voices Kin offers, ranging from warm and comforting to bright and energetic.

Whether you need a gentle supporter during challenging times or an enthusiastic motivator for reaching goals, there will be a voice for you.

💡 When you switch voices, Kin will play a snippet to let you hear the voice you selected.

3. Explore the tone of voice settings

Under the “Kin’s Tone of Voice” heading at the top of the “My Kin” tab is an input field.

This is Kin’s dedicated tone control section, which lets you fine-tune how Kin’s artificial intelligence responds to you by describing the exact behavior you’d like

Need motivation? Ask for energy.

Want practical advice? Specify direct responses.

Looking for emotional support? Tell Kin to use a more empathetic tone.

💡 You can even ask Kin to remember your preferred settings for different situations, so you can easily dial back in what works for you.

How to use these personal AI features effectively

The Voice features can be more powerful than they seem. Make the most of them with the tips below:‍

1. Experiment with different styles

Try out different combinations of voice and tone options, and see how they make you feel.

You might find some voices help you stay productive, while others make casual discussions easier.

‍2. Try matching your mood

Help Kin help you by prompting it for what you need.

For example, technical discussions may work better with a matter-of-fact tone, but personal development conversations might be more appreciated with a padded, more sensitive approach.

3. Ask Kin for advice

Based on its growing Memory of you, Kin can suggest what voices and tones you might respond best to in different moods and conversations.

4. Control your privacy

Regardless of voice option, you decide whether Kin processes your speech locally on your device, or using third-party cloud services. You’ll always know where your data is going.  

Extra tips for your AI assistant

More than just an AI chatbot, Kin can also advise you on what voice and tone of voice settings might be best for you, but it needs to know about you first. Here's how to give Kin everything it needs:

• Set context: Let Kin know about you, your job, and how you plan to use Kin, so it knows what conversations it might be having with you.
• Share preferences: Tell Kin about your communication preferences, and how you like to be spoken to in different moods, so it can make personalized suggestions.
• Ask Kin: Check if there’s anything else Kin would like to know about you that would make its voice setting recommendations more accurate.
• Establish habits: Ask Kin to remind you to use the matching voice profile when you start a conversation. For example, if you’re upset, ask Kin to remind you to use the voice that comforts you the most.
• Stay flexible: Once you’ve had the conversation, be open to suggestions to change the voice settings from Kin. It could be more helpful than you think!

Get started today with your AI companion

Ready to jump in and customize Kin's voice?

Send this prompt to Kin to kick off learning what adjustments might be best for you:

“Based on our interactions, what is the best Voice and Tone of Voice setting for me?”