Account Setup Guide
Everything You Need for Full Automation
Set up these accounts to unlock SmartMic's full standalone mode — walk-up songs, AI announcements, karaoke playback, and cloud recording. Most offer free trials!
Try Full Automation Free
Every required service offers a free tier or trial. You can test the entire automation pipeline — walk-up songs, AI announcements, karaoke playback — without spending a dollar on external services.
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Cost to try all services
~$35/mo
Ongoing if you keep all services
SmartMic DJ Pro + AI: $79/mo. External services: ~$35/mo total (ElevenLabs $5 + KaraFun $25 + Beatsource $10). Total: ~$114/mo for fully automated karaoke.
ElevenLabs
REQUIREDAI Voice Announcements
Free Trial / Free Tier
Free tier: 10,000 characters/month (~30 announcements). No credit card required.
~30 singer announcements per month on free tier — enough for 2-3 shows to evaluate.
Setup Steps
- 1.Create a free account at elevenlabs.io
- 2.Go to Profile → API Keys → Create new key
- 3.Copy the API key
- 4.In SmartMic: Dashboard → Settings → Secrets → Set ELEVENLABS_API_KEY
- 5.In Standalone Mode: Settings → AI Announcer → pick a voice
Pricing: Free: 10K chars/mo | Starter: $5/mo (30K chars) | Creator: $22/mo (100K chars)
SmartMic setup: API key is set in your app secrets. Voice selection and templates are in the AI Announcer page.
Sign Up for ElevenLabsKaraFun Bar
REQUIREDPrimary Karaoke Catalog (80K+ songs)
Free Trial / Free Tier
7-day free trial with full catalog access. No credit card required for trial.
Full 7-day access to 80,000+ karaoke tracks. Test the complete workflow before committing.
Setup Steps
- 1.Sign up at karafun.com/bar for a free 7-day trial
- 2.Create your Bar subdomain (e.g., mybar.karafun.com)
- 3.In SmartMic: Standalone Mode → Setup Wizard → Karaoke Sources
- 4.Toggle KaraFun ON and enter your subdomain
- 5.Choose display mode: Embedded (inside SmartMic) or Link Out (separate tab)
Pricing: Bar: €24.99/mo | Pro: €39.99/mo | Enterprise: contact sales
SmartMic setup: Subdomain and mode configured in Setup Wizard → Karaoke Sources step.
Sign Up for KaraFun BarBeatsource
OPTIONALWalk-Up Songs, BG Music & DJ Tracks
Free Trial / Free Tier
Free account for per-track purchases ($1.29-$2.49). Pro+ streaming: 14-day free trial.
Pro+ 14-day trial gives full streaming for walk-up songs and BG music.
Setup Steps
- 1.Create a free account at beatsource.com
- 2.Optionally upgrade to Pro+ for streaming ($9.99/mo, 14-day trial)
- 3.In SmartMic: Setup Wizard → Walk-Up Songs → Enable Beatsource
- 4.Enter your Beatsource account email
- 5.Walk-up songs will now auto-search and play from Beatsource catalog
Pricing: Free: per-track purchase | Pro+: $9.99/mo (streaming + offline)
SmartMic setup: Email linked in Setup Wizard → DJ Music step. Walk-up automation in Walk-Up Songs step.
Sign Up for BeatsourceKaraoke-Version
OPTIONALBackup Catalog & Auto-Purchase
Free Trial / Free Tier
Free account. No subscription — pay per track ($1.49-$3.99). Affiliate API is free.
No trial needed — free account with pay-per-track. Only pay when you actually need a song.
Setup Steps
- 1.Create a free account at karaoke-version.com
- 2.Register for affiliate API at affiliate.recisio.com (free)
- 3.Get your Affiliate ID from the affiliate dashboard
- 4.In SmartMic: Setup Wizard → Karaoke Sources → Toggle KV ON
- 5.Enter your username, affiliate ID, and optionally session cookie
- 6.Configure auto-purchase in Setup Wizard → Auto-Purchase step
Pricing: No subscription. Per-track: CDG $1.49-$2.99 | MP4 $2.49-$3.99 | KFN $1.49-$2.99
SmartMic setup: Account linked in Setup Wizard → Karaoke Sources. Auto-purchase rules in Auto-Purchase step.
Sign Up for Karaoke-VersionGoogle Drive
OPTIONALCloud Recording Backup
Free Trial / Free Tier
15GB free storage included with any Google account.
15GB free storage = ~30-50 recorded performances.
Setup Steps
- 1.Any Google account works (Gmail, Google Workspace)
- 2.SmartMic connects via OAuth — just authorize when prompted
- 3.Recordings auto-upload organized by Date → Venue → Singer
- 4.No API key needed — uses secure OAuth connection
Pricing: Free: 15GB | Google One: $1.99/mo (100GB) | $2.99/mo (200GB)
SmartMic setup: Connected via OAuth in the app. No manual configuration needed.
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Ready to Set Up?
Open the Setup Wizard in Standalone Mode — it walks you through each service step-by-step.