Immersive update
Switch Avatar in Omni AI Companion
Switch Avatar is the quick way to change the visual presence you bring into a conversation. It separates the feeling of a companion from a single fixed appearance, so a familiar relationship can meet a quiet morning, a playful evening, or a focused check-in with a different look.
What changed
A visual choice with context
Open Side menu → Settings → Switch Avatars to browse the appearances available to your account. Selecting one changes the companion presentation without asking you to rebuild the relationship or rewrite how you want to interact.
A lower-friction way to reset the mood
The feature makes visual switching a deliberate, reversible choice. You can try an appearance, notice whether it fits the moment, and return to another option when your context changes.
Why this feature matters
Appearance is part of how people orient themselves in a digital space. A thoughtful visual change can mark a new chapter in a conversation, make a routine feel less stale, or simply give you a choice when you want one. Switch Avatar keeps that choice close to settings instead of making it a complicated setup project.
The feature is intentionally about presentation, not promises about personality. Your best results come from treating an avatar as an expressive doorway: choose what helps you engage, then let the conversation itself carry the meaning.
Feature examples and use cases
- A gentle evening reset: After work, Maya switches to a softer-looking avatar before a reflective conversation, creating a clear boundary between tasks and personal time.
- A visual cue for a new routine: Jordan chooses a bright appearance when beginning a weekly planning ritual, using the change as a small signal that it is time to focus.
- Trying before committing: Sam previews several options while deciding what feels natural, then returns to the original when the new look does not fit.
How to use it
- Open the setting: Use the Side menu, choose Settings, and open Switch Avatars. Start by browsing rather than changing anything immediately.
- Preview the available appearances: Select an option to see how it presents. Consider the lighting, expression, and overall tone in the context where you normally talk.
- Choose and return: Apply the appearance that feels right, then go back to chat or another companion experience to use it. Revisit the same setting whenever you want a change.
Tips for a better first try
- Preview in the same theme and screen size you normally use.
- Choose a visual cue for a recurring ritual, such as journaling or planning.
- Treat switching as reversible experimentation, not a permanent identity decision.
Limitations and things to know
- Available appearances and preview behavior can change as the product evolves.
- This setting changes visual presentation; it does not guarantee a different conversation style or response.
Availability
Open Side menu → Settings → Switch Avatars. The selector is available when avatar choices are enabled for your account; the appearances and controls shown can vary with account settings, platform, and app version.
Frequently asked questions
Does switching create a new companion?
No. It changes the appearance you use for the companion experience; it is not a replacement for creating a companion.
Can I change back?
Yes. Return to Switch Avatars and select another available appearance.
Will every screen change immediately?
The selected appearance is used where that experience supports it; individual screens may present visual choices differently.
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