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# React Native SDK

> **Info**
>
> Refer to the [ElevenAgents overview](/docs/eleven-agents/overview) for an explanation of how
> ElevenAgents works.

## Installation

Install the package and its dependencies in your React Native project.

```shell
npm install @elevenlabs/react-native @livekit/react-native @livekit/react-native-webrtc livekit-client
```

> **Tip**
>
> An example app using this SDK with Expo can be found
> [here](https://github.com/elevenlabs/packages/tree/main/examples/react-native-expo)

> **Tip**
>
> Upgrading from an earlier version? Run `npx skills add elevenlabs/packages` to install the
> `elevenlabs:sdk-migration` skill for your AI coding agent, which automates import changes,
> `ConversationProvider` wrapping, and API updates.

## Requirements

* React Native with LiveKit dependencies
* Microphone permissions configured for your platform
* Expo compatibility (development builds only)
* React Native 0.79.0+, or Metro configured to resolve `package.json` `"exports"` on older versions

> **Warning**
>
> This SDK was designed and built for use with the Expo framework. Due to its dependency on
> LiveKit's WebRTC implementation, it requires development builds and cannot be used with Expo Go.

> **Warning**
>
> `@elevenlabs/react-native` resolves its React Native entry point via the `package.json`
> [`"exports"`](https://nodejs.org/api/packages.html#exports) field. Metro only resolves
> `"exports"` by default starting with Metro 0.82.0, which shipped in [React Native 0.79.0](https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/04/08/react-native-0.79) (released April 8, 2025). If
> you're on a React Native version older than 0.79, set `resolver.unstable_enablePackageExports =
>   true` in your `metro.config.js` so this package resolves correctly:
>
> ```js
> const { getDefaultConfig } = require("metro-config");
>
> const config = getDefaultConfig(__dirname);
> config.resolver.unstable_enablePackageExports = true;
>
> module.exports = config;
> ```

## Setup

### Provider Setup

Wrap your app with the `ConversationProvider` to enable ElevenAgents functionality.

```tsx
import { ConversationProvider } from "@elevenlabs/react-native";
import React from "react";

function App() {
  return (
    <ConversationProvider>
      <YourAppComponents />
    </ConversationProvider>
  );
}
```

> **Note**
>
> `@elevenlabs/react-native` re-exports `ConversationProvider` and all hooks from
> `@elevenlabs/react`. The API is identical to the web React SDK — see the [React SDK documentation](/docs/eleven-agents/libraries/react) for the full API reference.

## Usage

All hooks from the React SDK are available via `@elevenlabs/react-native`:

* **`useConversation`** — convenience hook combining all state and methods
* **`useConversationControls`** — action methods (startSession, endSession, etc.)
* **`useConversationStatus`** — connection status
* **`useConversationInput`** — mute state
* **`useConversationMode`** — speaking/listening state
* **`useConversationFeedback`** — feedback availability and submission
* **`useConversationClientTool`** — dynamic client tool registration
* **`useRawConversation`** — raw conversation instance

### Starting a conversation

```tsx
import { useConversationControls, useConversationStatus } from "@elevenlabs/react-native";
import React from "react";
import { View, Text, Button } from "react-native";

function ConversationComponent() {
  const { startSession, endSession } = useConversationControls();
  const { status } = useConversationStatus();

  const handleStart = async () => {
    await startSession({
      agentId: "agent_7101k5zvyjhmfg983brhmhkd98n6",
    });
  };

  return (
    <View>
      <Text>Status: {status}</Text>
      <Button
        title={status === "connected" ? "End" : "Start"}
        onPress={status === "connected" ? endSession : handleStart}
      />
    </View>
  );
}
```

For private agents, authentication, client tools, overrides, and all other features, see the [React SDK documentation](/docs/eleven-agents/libraries/react).

## Example Implementation

Here's a complete example of a React Native component using the ElevenLabs Agents SDK:

```tsx
import { ConversationProvider, useConversation } from "@elevenlabs/react-native";
import React, { useState } from "react";
import { View, Text, TouchableOpacity, StyleSheet } from "react-native";

function ConversationScreen() {
  const [isConnected, setIsConnected] = useState(false);

  const conversation = useConversation({
    onConnect: () => {
      console.log("Connected to conversation");
      setIsConnected(true);
    },
    onDisconnect: () => {
      console.log("Disconnected from conversation");
      setIsConnected(false);
    },
    onMessage: (message) => {
      console.log("Message received:", message);
    },
    onError: (error) => {
      console.error("Conversation error:", error);
    },
  });

  const startConversation = async () => {
    try {
      await conversation.startSession({
        agentId: "agent_7101k5zvyjhmfg983brhmhkd98n6",
      });
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Failed to start conversation:", error);
    }
  };

  const endConversation = async () => {
    try {
      await conversation.endSession();
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Failed to end conversation:", error);
    }
  };

  return (
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <Text style={styles.status}>Status: {conversation.status}</Text>

      <Text style={styles.speaking}>
        Agent is {conversation.isSpeaking ? "speaking" : "not speaking"}
      </Text>

      <TouchableOpacity
        style={[styles.button, isConnected && styles.buttonActive]}
        onPress={isConnected ? endConversation : startConversation}
      >
        <Text style={styles.buttonText}>
          {isConnected ? "End Conversation" : "Start Conversation"}
        </Text>
      </TouchableOpacity>

      {conversation.canSendFeedback && (
        <View style={styles.feedbackContainer}>
          <TouchableOpacity
            style={styles.feedbackButton}
            onPress={() => conversation.sendFeedback(true)}
          >
            <Text>👍</Text>
          </TouchableOpacity>
          <TouchableOpacity
            style={styles.feedbackButton}
            onPress={() => conversation.sendFeedback(false)}
          >
            <Text>👎</Text>
          </TouchableOpacity>
        </View>
      )}
    </View>
  );
}

function App() {
  return (
    <ConversationProvider>
      <ConversationScreen />
    </ConversationProvider>
  );
}

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    flex: 1,
    justifyContent: "center",
    alignItems: "center",
    padding: 20,
  },
  status: {
    fontSize: 16,
    marginBottom: 10,
  },
  speaking: {
    fontSize: 14,
    marginBottom: 20,
    color: "#666",
  },
  button: {
    backgroundColor: "#007AFF",
    paddingHorizontal: 20,
    paddingVertical: 10,
    borderRadius: 8,
    marginBottom: 20,
  },
  buttonActive: {
    backgroundColor: "#FF3B30",
  },
  buttonText: {
    color: "white",
    fontSize: 16,
    fontWeight: "600",
  },
  feedbackContainer: {
    flexDirection: "row",
    gap: 10,
  },
  feedbackButton: {
    backgroundColor: "#F2F2F7",
    padding: 10,
    borderRadius: 8,
  },
});

export default App;
```

## Platform-Specific Considerations

### iOS

Ensure microphone permissions are properly configured in your `Info.plist`:

```xml
<key>NSMicrophoneUsageDescription</key>
<string>This app needs microphone access to enable voice conversations with AI agents.</string>
```

### Android

Add microphone permissions to your `android/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml`:

```xml
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
```

Consider requesting runtime permissions before starting a conversation:

```tsx
import { PermissionsAndroid, Platform } from "react-native";

const requestMicrophonePermission = async () => {
  if (Platform.OS === "android") {
    const granted = await PermissionsAndroid.request(PermissionsAndroid.PERMISSIONS.RECORD_AUDIO, {
      title: "Microphone Permission",
      message: "This app needs microphone access to enable voice conversations.",
      buttonNeutral: "Ask Me Later",
      buttonNegative: "Cancel",
      buttonPositive: "OK",
    });
    return granted === PermissionsAndroid.RESULTS.GRANTED;
  }
  return true;
};
```

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