Chat Features

Master all the chat features in Secrets AI to have the best conversations with your AI companions.

Chat feels best when you use the right mode, steer replies clearly, and edit when needed.

Chat basics

• Send normal text messages

• Use *action* for roleplay

• Your companion matches your language automatically

• Companions remember recent context and adapt to your tone

• Important details can be saved to memory automatically

• On desktop, you can pop out the chat into its own separate window using the pop-out button in the chat toolbar, next to the audio call button

Want multiple companions in one thread? See Group Chats.

Let your companion message first

On ULTIMATE, companions may send Proactive Messages while you're away if you're eligible for email notifications or have push notifications enabled on at least one device.

For one conversation, open the gear icon → Chat Settings, toggle Proactive messages, and select Save Changes. The switch appears in one-to-one chats for email- or push-eligible accounts while User Settings → Companion Preferences → Proactive messages is on. Turning off that global switch stops proactive messages in every chat.

See Managing proactive messages for screenshots of both controls.

Choose reply length

Option	How it feels	Best for
SMS mode	Several shorter messages	A more natural texting feel
Paragraph mode	One longer message	Fuller replies with more detail

• Current chat: Open Chat Settings

• Future chats: Set your default in User Settings

If you switch an existing chat from SMS to Paragraph, the AI may still follow the earlier short-message pattern.

Send this once to fully switch it over:

(OOC: Please review your response instructions as they have changed - please remember to generate detailed paragraphs of natural responses rather than short texts.)

Edit and steer the conversation

You can edit any message you sent to generate a new reply.

Edits work like Time Travel. Everything after that message is removed.

If you want to keep the old branch, start a new chat first.

To steer roleplay without breaking immersion, use OOC Commands.

For roleplay:

• Use *action* for actions

• Set the scene clearly

• Be specific about what you want next

Set your Spice Level

Spice Level controls how bold or intimate your conversations feel. It replaces the old Core/Edge content mode system.

Level	Icon	Feels like	Best for
Mild	☕	Wholesome & friendly	Everyday chat, emotional support, casual hangouts
Medium	❤️	Romantic & emotional	Deeper connections, light romance (formerly Core)
Spicy	🔥	Open & uninhibited	No holds barred conversations (formerly Edge)

Where to change it:

• Default for new chats: Settings → Companion Preferences → Default Spice Level

• Per chat: Change the spice level when creating or editing a chat by selecting it in the Mode Selector or in the chat settings

If you change the spice level on an existing chat, it may take a few messages for the conversation to fully transition to the new tone. The companion adjusts gradually based on the conversation's history.

Chat background photos

Set a custom background photo for any chat to personalize the look and feel of your conversations.

How to set a background:

1. Open Chat Settings for any chat

2. Select Background Photo

3. Choose a generated image to use as your background

Recommended sizes:

• Mobile: Use a portrait image for the best fit

• Desktop: Use a landscape image — try generating one in Advanced mode

Limits and language

Item	Details
What counts	Only your messages count toward limits
Reset	Limits reset 24 hours after your first message
Rollover	Unused messages do not roll over
Upgrade timing	Higher limits apply immediately
Max length	Ultimate supports up to 2,000 characters per message
Languages	All major languages are supported automatically

Time Travel requires PREMIUM or ULTIMATE.

Text-to-Speech

Click the speaker button on a message to hear it out loud.

In group chats, each companion uses their own voice.

TTS costs 10 moments per 100 characters.

Characters	Cost
50	10 moments
150	20 moments
500	50 moments

Notes:

• Messages must be at least 20 characters

• Cost uses the final enhanced text

• Audio tags like [laughing] count if the AI adds them

Quick fixes

Unwanted response

• Use Time Travel

• Try a different content mode

• Be more specific

Hit your message limit

• Wait for reset

• Upgrade your tier

Quick answers

Question	Answer
Can I edit sent messages?	Yes.
Do companion replies count toward limits?	No.
Can I choose short or long replies?	Yes. Use SMS or Paragraph.
Do companions remember me across chats?	They can with memory groups.

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Next steps: Learn Memory System, Time Travel, or Image Generation.