> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bythen-ai.gitbook.io/userguide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bythen-ai.gitbook.io/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes.md).

# Chat with Bytes

Bytes serves as a real-time AI companion, engaging in personalized conversations with dynamic voice, personality, and emotional responses, making it an interactive and immersive digital partner.

**How to Access Chat Room in Web Browser**

1. **Connect Your Wallet**
   * Visit the bythen website and click the **Connect Wallet** button in the top-right corner.
   * Follow the prompts to securely link your wallet.

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2. **Ensure You Own a Bytes**
   * Ownership of a Bytes is required to access the Chat Room.
   * If you don’t own one, check your eligibility or follow this guide to purchase a Bytes.
3. **Access the Chat Room**
   * Once your wallet is connected and you own a Bytes, you can enter the Chat Room from:
     * The website navigation menu, or
     * The **My Collection** page.

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**How to Access Chat Room in bythen App**

1. **Download the bythen App**
   * Click here to download and install the bythen app on your device.
2. **Connect Your Wallet**
   * Click the **Connect Wallet** button at the bottom.
   * Follow the prompts to securely link your wallet.

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3. **Ensure You Own a Bytes**
   * Ownership of a Bytes is required to access bythen Studio.
4. **Access Chat Room**
   * You will be automatically directed to the **Chat Room**.

#### Inside the Chat Room

Here’s how to get started and explore the key features of the Chat Room:

**1.** [**Onboarding (First-Time Setup for New Bytes)**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/onboard-your-bytes.md)

* When you acquire a new Bytes, you’ll be guided through a one-time setup process.
  * Enter your Byte’s **name**, **age**, and **gender** to initialize it for interaction.

**2.** [**Chat Room Modes**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/chat-room-modes.md)

* Choose how you want to communicate with your Bytes:
  * **Voice**: Speak directly to your Bytes.
  * **Text**: Send and receive messages in the chat.
  * **Combination**: Use both methods for a flexible experience.

**3.** [**Create Topic-Based Chat Rooms**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/create-a-new-chat-room.md)

* Organize conversations by creating rooms focused on specific themes or topics.

**4.** [**Switch Byte**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/switch-bytes.md)[**s and Set as Primary**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/switch-bytes.md)

* If you have multiple Bytes:
  * Easily switch between them.
  * Designate one as your **primary Bytes** for default interactions.

**5.** [**Change Background**](/userguide/feature-guide/chat-with-bytes/customize-background.md)

* Make the Chat Room your own by customizing the background:
  * Choose from preset designs.
  * Select different colors.
  * Upload a custom background to match your style.