November 26, 2025 · Last updated on January 22, 2026
Article 6 — Live Avatar
# Agency
# Certification
# LiveAvatar
Using Live Avatars within HeyGen
Why this matters
HeyGen's Live Avatar (formerly interactive avatar) brings a lifelike human presence to AI solutions—combining natural facial expression, lip sync, and body language to enable Realtime, 24/7 conversations that feel attentive and engaging.
With low-latency performance at scale, you can deliver spontaneous 1:1 interactions that help users get answers, explore products, and make decisions faster—on websites, in apps, and across campaigns.
What you’ll do
- Create one Live-Avatar backed by a simple Knowledge Base.
- Configure voice/tone settings.
- Test core user questions to ensure natural responses.
Steps
1. Go to the new live avatar page: https://app.liveavatar.com/
2. Create a new Live Avatar and follow the guided setup.
3. Choose a Knowledge Base:
- Stock (quick start), or
- Custom (add 5–10 Questions and answers the Live Avatar can say).
4. Note: Processing can take up to ~24 hours before the avatar is ready.
5. Configure voice and tone, then test a few representative questions.
No submission materials are required for this section. Once you have configured and tested your Live Avatar, simply complete the Typeform below to receive credit for this part of the guide. We’ll use your check-in to track your progress!