# GroqCloud Custom LLM for ElevenLabs Voice Agents

> Connect low-latency Groq-hosted models like Llama 4 to ElevenLabs Conversational AI

A setup guide for routing ElevenLabs Conversational AI voice agents through custom LLMs hosted on GroqCloud, including Llama 4 Scout and Maverick. It replaces the default ElevenLabs language model to achieve faster text generation speeds and reduce conversational latency. The configuration requires specifying a Groq API key and model endpoint inside ElevenLabs' agent settings.

## How it works

ElevenLabs Conversational AI supports connecting a custom LLM via GroqCloud, so a voice agent can be powered by Llama 4 Scout/Maverick (live on GroqCloud with day-zero access and real-time performance). ElevenLabs' tweet says: 'Easily use Llama 4 as the brain for your voice agents by plugging GroqCloud into ElevenLabs Conversational AI.' Groq's quoted tweet announces Llama 4 Scout and Maverick from Meta are live on GroqCloud: day-zero access, real-time performance, lowest cost. Docs: https://elevenlabs.io/docs/conversational-ai/customization/custom-llm/groq-cloud. Live demo agent (chat with Llama 4 by voice): https://elevenlabs.io/app/talk-to?agent\_id=TWdv6hzLGJPyG0dhxzdV

## What it is for

- Reduce latency in conversational voice agents using Groq's high-speed inference
- Power ElevenLabs voice assistants with Llama 4 Scout or Maverick models
- Cut conversational AI token costs by substituting default models with GroqCloud endpoints

## Key points

- Plugs GroqCloud directly into ElevenLabs Conversational AI as a custom LLM
- Supports fast inference on Meta's Llama 4 models (Scout and Maverick)
- Configurable directly through ElevenLabs agent dashboard settings
- Preserves natural ElevenLabs voice synthesis while using external reasoning engines

## Pricing

Freemium. Requires an ElevenLabs account and a GroqCloud API account, both offering free tiers

## Details

- Type: Tip
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, API
- For: Developers and creators building interactive voice agents and speech applications
- Alternative to: Vapi, Bland AI, Retell AI
- Tags: elevenlabs, groq, llama 4, voice agents, conversational ai, fast inference

## Why it was saved

- [@ElevenLabsDevs, 6 April 2025](https://x.com/ElevenLabsDevs/status/1908917068285505898): Recipe for building low-latency voice agents with Llama 4 instead of ElevenLabs' default LLM.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Vapi](https://xiry.app/alternatives/vapi.md)
- [Alternatives to Retell AI](https://xiry.app/alternatives/retell-ai.md)
- [Alternatives to Bland AI](https://xiry.app/alternatives/bland-ai.md)

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/groqcloud-custom-llm-for-elevenlabs-voice-agents

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