Meta Launches Real-Time Voice Chat and Animated Avatar for Muse

Customization and behavior

Meta offers hundreds of voice options, and users can change both the voice and the style of the avatar. The avatar can be customized to look like a human, an animal or other characters. Muse can also keep the dialogue going when it is interrupted mid-answer. Meta says voice interaction suits tasks such as brainstorming, travel planning, job-interview preparation and rehearsing presentations.

It is not a conventional two-way video call. The avatar cannot see the user; it listens to their voice and reacts to what is said, while its own movements and expressions follow the tone of the exchange. Voice replies are generally faster, though short pauses can occur when the AI looks up information or carries out an action. Avatar animations run in sync with the responses.

Availability and what comes next

The new features are available now in the Muse app on mobile, web and Mac, for US users only. Meta says they will later come to its AI glasses, and the technology is also set to power Muse Charm, a wearable device the company plans to release this year.

The move shows competition among AI assistants shifting beyond text and voice replies toward more personalized digital characters. By making Muse look and sound more human, Meta aims to help users build a stronger connection with the assistant.