January 20th, 2026
New
Improved

Text Messaging During Voice Calls
Users can now send text messages while on an active voice call
Perfect for situations where speaking isn't possible or convenient
Messages appear in real-time alongside the voice conversation

Real-Time Transcript Display
View live transcription of the entire conversation during voice calls
See both user and agent messages as they happen
Helps users follow along and reference what was said

Improved Connection Status
Clear visual indicator showing when the voice call is connected
Easy-to-access end call button in the connection banner
Customizable connection status text and colors

Customizable Text Labels
Customize placeholder text for the message input field
Customize send button text
Customize empty transcript messages
All text labels can be translated and localized

Changed
Animation styles are automatically hidden when transcript is enabled to provide more screen space for messages
Voice calls always start with voice mode (never text-only) for a consistent experience
Notes
These features are available only for ElevenLabs voice widgets
All features are optional and can be enabled/disabled in the widget configuration
Existing widgets continue to work as before - no changes required