Connect Livekit Agents to ElevenLabs Conversational AI Voice Agents

Build ultra-low latency, human-like voice agents that scale conversations without scaling headcount

Setup time

10-15mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Scheduling & Communication

Type

Contact Us

Let your AI Agents deliver real-time voice experiences with LiveKit + ElevenLabs

  • This integration brings LiveKit's open-source Agents framework into ElevenLabs' Conversational AI platform via Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling ultra-low-latency voice agents that hear, think, and speak in real time
  • Combines LiveKit's real-time audio streaming and multi-party capabilities with ElevenLabs' advanced speech recognition, lifelike text-to-speech, and language understanding
  • Enables developers to deploy interactive voice agents that engage instantly, perform complex tasks, and seamlessly hand off to humans when needed
  • Perfect for developer-led platforms looking to scale voice interactions without proportional headcount increases

Features

Integrations features

Empower your developers with enterprise-grade voice AI capabilities

  • Ultra-Low Latency Performance
    • Sub-300ms latency for voice interactions using LiveKit's WebRTC-based streaming
    • Natural conversations with no awkward pauses or delays
    • Advanced turn-taking logic with voice activity detection for human-like dialogue
    • Critical for developer platforms where real-time performance determines user experience
  • Flexible "Bring Your Own AI" Architecture
    • Plug in any Large Language Model via MCP interface or SDK
    • Swap between GPT-4, Claude, Google Gemini, or custom models at any time
    • LiveKit Agents' plugin system supports numerous AI services and on-prem models
    • Open architecture prevents vendor lock-in and leverages existing AI investments
  • Real-Time Tool Integration & Automation
    • Voice agents can invoke external tools and APIs securely during live conversations
    • Function calling enables action-oriented automations integrated with backend systems
    • Query databases, create tickets, update records, trigger workflows - all through voice
    • MCP protocol enables agent-to-agent coordination for complex workflows
  • Plug-and-Play Deployment
    • ElevenLabs provides hosted WebSocket API and SDKs for JavaScript, Python, iOS, and more
    • Deploy LiveKit Agents with Docker or cloud instances, register as MCP endpoints
    • No complex telecom or ML infrastructure needed - focus on agent behavior, not infrastructure
    • Quick-start templates and no-code configuration for rapid development
  • Enterprise-Grade Scalability
    • LiveKit's cloud-native Selective Forwarding Unit handles thousands of concurrent audio streams
    • Multi-instance deployment for high availability with load balancing
    • End-to-end monitoring, transcript logging, and analytics for performance tracking
    • All conversations recorded and auditable for debugging and fine-tuning

Installation

Installation guides

ElevenLabs TTS can be in Livekit Agents for realtime conversations. ElevenLabs Agents Platform provides support for WebRTC and SIP like Livekit, see SIP trunking docs and WebRTC docs.

1

Configure ElevenLabs settings

2

Create a Livekit agent

3

Deploy LiveKit Agent service using Docker or cloud instances

4

Use ElevenLabs via Text to Speech endpoint

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting & support

Common issues, solutions, and resources for developers

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