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AI Voice Messages on LinkedIn

Cut through the clutter with voice messages that feel personal—without spending hours recording them.

Updated this week

Traditional LinkedIn outreach is saturated with cold texts and generic follow-ups—making it hard to stand out. But now, thanks to lemlist's new integration with ElevenLabs, you can send personalized AI-generated voice messages that sound natural and human. Whether you use your own cloned voice or pick a professional one, these messages let you build trust faster and connect on a more human level—at scale.

What Are AI Voice Messages?

AI‑voice messages are automatically generated audio recordings that mimic your voice (via voice cloning) and read a dynamic script filled with personalized variables like {{firstName}}, {{company}}, or {{topic}}. They’re integrated into a lemlist sequence and sent through LinkedIn, powered by ElevenLabs’ advanced text-to-speech.

Why Use Them?

  • Stand out and connect – Audio messages instantly grab attention and feel more personal than text alone.

  • Scale with ease – Record once, personalize thousands of leads via template variables.

  • Save time – No need to record every message; automation does the heavy lifting.

  • Boost outreach performance – Voice conveys emotion and sincerity, increasing responsiveness.

🎙️ How To Clone your voice with AI

1️⃣ Add a Voice Message Step

Inside your campaign sequence, choose "AI Voice Message" and hit "Record with AI " and then "Clone your voice".

2️⃣ Follow the Guidelines + Select Language

Carefully read the recording guidelines to ensure high-quality results. Choose the language you’ll speak in—the clone works best when matched with your natural accent and pacing.

3️⃣ Practice the Recording Script

You’ll be given a short 2-minute script to read. Practice it aloud once or twice to sound natural and confident.
Then click “Got it” to move on.

4️⃣ Record Your Voice

Click “Start recording”, grant lemlist permission to access your microphone, and read the full script aloud.
👉 Tip: Record in a quiet room with minimal background noise for the best result.

5️⃣ Clone Your Voice

Once finished, click “Clone your voice” to start the AI voice generation process.

Ensure to record at least between 1:30 and 2min.

6️⃣ Review & Improve if Needed

Once your voice is ready, you’ll get a preview:
🎧 Listen to how it sounds:
– If it sounds good, you’re ready to go.
– If not, you can:
 1. Restart the cloning process
 2. Delete your current recording and try again with a clearer version

7️⃣ Save & Use Your Voice

Once happy with the result, enter your voice name and details, then hit “Use your cloned voice.”
Your voice will now be available for all AI voice message steps in your campaigns.

How to Prepare Your Personalized Voice Message

Once your AI voice clone is ready, it's time to craft a personalized message that sounds like you—and speaks directly to your lead. This part is crucial. Here’s exactly how to do it in lemlist:

👉 Add the “LinkedIn AI Voice Message” Step

In your lemlist campaign sequence, click “Add a step” and choose “LinkedIn AI Voice Message.”
You’ll be taken to the editor where you can write the exact message you want the AI to say.

👉Write Your Voice Message with Variables

In the message box, write a short, natural-sounding message, just like you’d leave a voicemail.
You can use variables like:

  • {{firstName}}

  • {{companyName}}

  • {{jobTitle}}
    These will automatically personalize the voice message for each lead in your sequence.

📌 Example template:

"Hey {{firstName}}, I saw you're leading growth at {{companyName}}—awesome stuff!
Just wanted to say hi, and I sent over a quick email with more details."

🧠 Pro Tips for Writing Great Voice Messages

✅ Keep it short – Aim for 15-25 seconds. Short, punchy voice messages get the best results.
✅ Sound human – Write how you talk, not like an email.
✅ Mention something specific – Use job title, company, or mutual interest to make it feel tailored.
✅ Test variations – A/B test 2-3 messages in different tones (friendly, direct, playful).

👉 Preview the AI Voice

Once your message is written:

  1. Click “Preview message”

  2. lemlist will instantly generate the audio with your cloned voice

  3. Listen to make sure it sounds natural and hits the right tone

If it feels too robotic or off-tone:
– Edit the message to match your natural speaking style
– Add punctuation for better rhythm
– Try different phrasing (e.g. contractions like “I’m” instead of “I am”)

👉 Schedule or Launch the Campaign

Once your voice message and LinkedIn steps are ready:

  • Schedule your campaign to send based on your ideal timing

  • Sit back while lemlist sends personalized, voice-powered LinkedIn outreach on your behalf

Bonus: Why This Works

People get dozens of text-based LinkedIn messages a day. But almost no one sends a personalized voice note—especially one that sounds natural, clear, and tailored.

This makes your outreach stand out and feel truly personal, even when it’s AI-generated. That’s the magic of lemlist + ElevenLabs. ✨

🚀 FAQ

What is a LinkedIn AI voice message?

It’s a personalized voice message generated by AI using your cloned voice, sent directly through LinkedIn using lemlist. It sounds like you—but you don’t have to record each message manually.

How does the voice cloning work?

You record yourself reading a short script for about 2 minutes. lemlist + ElevenLabs will then create an AI model of your voice, which can be used to read any text message naturally and fluently.

Can I send different voice messages to different leads?

Yes! You can use variables like {{firstName}} or {{companyName}} in your message script to make each message feel tailored—even when sent at scale.

What languages are supported?

Multiple languages are supported! You can select your preferred language during the cloning process. For best results, speak clearly in your natural accent.

Can I use a professional voice instead of my own?

Yes—you can choose from high-quality professional voices if you prefer not to use your own. Just select one from the voice library when creating your message.

Can I re-clone my voice if I’m not happy with it?

Absolutely. You can delete your original recording and re-record the script to improve clarity or tone. We recommend using a quiet space and a good mic.

Do I need to connect my LinkedIn account?

Yes. Make sure your LinkedIn account is connected in lemlist settings to send voice messages through LinkedIn steps.

Does it work on mobile LinkedIn app too?

Yes! Once sent, the voice message appears like a regular voice note inside the LinkedIn inbox—even on mobile.

How long should the voice message be?

Keep it between 15 to 30 seconds. That’s the sweet spot for high engagement without overwhelming the recipient.

On which plans is AI voice message feature available?

AI voice messages are currently available on the following lemlist plans:

Free trial

Multichannel Expert

Enterprise plan

Does AI voice message system use my credits?

Linkedin voice message is a pay-as-you-go feature based on lemlist credit system. Cloning a voice is free.

Generating a voice message leverages paying Text-to-speech capabilities from Elevenlabs.

At the moment, generation of AI voice messages is free, but it may be subject to change.

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