I Love the Smiths Video Generator: Put Two People in the Elevator Scene

Also called: I Love the Smiths Trend, I Love the Smiths AI, Elevator Scene Trend, Elevator Crush Trend

Add one photo of each of the two adults. You get a 12-second video: a fixed camera in an elevator shows the two of you side by side. One of you wears headphones, the other turns to talk, steps closer to say one more thing, and then the doors open and one of you walks out. The video has no music and no voices: add your own sound in TikTok. The picture is wide 16:9 by default. It recreates the look of the trend people post.

No free preview right now: the full 12s HD video starts at $6.99. · 16:9 or 9:16 · Full video, no watermark · No subscription

Example frame. Your video uses your own photo.Made with MimicZip
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Example frame. Your video uses your own photo.

TikTok · @battos13

Original trend on TikTok

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Who is in the elevator?

Listener

Required. The adult with the headphones, looking at the camera with the face clearly visible: you or an adult friend (with their OK). No one under 18

Talker

Required. The adult who turns to talk, looking at the camera with the face clearly visible: you, a crush, a partner or an adult friend (with their OK). No one under 18

For the best result

  • One subject, alone, looking at the camera
  • Each person alone in their own photo, in good light
  • A clear face with no sunglasses or hat in the photo
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Before you upload

  • One adult per photo, facing the camera (no one under 18)
  • Each person alone in their own photo, face clearly visible
  • Good light, no heavy filters or sunglasses
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Elevator
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This clip was made with MimicZip from AI-generated photos of fictional adults. Your result follows your own photo, so it will look different. The original trend on TikTok is by @battos13.

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    Relationship: Crush · Elevator: Metal elevator · Outfit: Your own clothes

    InputsInput photo 1Input photo 2

    12s · 720p · AI-generated audio · Made 2026-11-12

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    AI-generated soundtrack; it differs between runs and may carry a soft murmur. Not the original sound.

    Example people are fictional.

Unlike sites that use videos downloaded from TikTok as their examples, every example here was made on MimicZip from a single photo — what you see is what our generator actually produced.

Examples are shown for illustration, not as a promise of identical output. Faces, motion and sound change with your photo.

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The trend, explained

What is the I Love the Smiths trend?

Quick answer

I Love the Smiths, also called I Love the Smiths Trend, I Love the Smiths AI, Elevator Scene Trend or Elevator Crush Trend, is a short TikTok elevator scene: two people stand side by side, one wearing headphones, and the other turns to speak, steps closer and speaks again before the doors open. Upload 2 photos for an HD (720p) video of 12 seconds from $6.99, paid once with no subscription. Add the original sound in TikTok when you post.

By MimicZip Team · Updated

I Love the Smiths, also called I Love the Smiths Trend, I Love the Smiths AI, Elevator Scene Trend or Elevator Crush Trend, is a short TikTok elevator scene: two people stand side by side, one wearing headphones, and the other turns to speak, steps closer and speaks again before the doors open. The post we follow is @battos13’s video of 5 November 2026, labelled as AI by TikTok.

The scene comes from the film (500) Days of Summer, where a woman in an elevator hears a man’s headphones and says “I love the Smiths”. The song in the headphones is “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths. It has been a popular old clip on TikTok for years, and from late October 2026 people began using AI to put themselves and a friend or crush into the scene, with many more in early November.

MimicZip makes your own version from one photo of each of the two adults, in a 12-second video. The elevator, the light and the moves are generated. Only the two people in your photos is yours. MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @battos13 or anyone in the original posts. Your video is AI-generated, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.

Where this trend comes from

  • Use this sound — your video is timed to it, from 0s

    @battos13 · TikTok · Nov 5, 2026 · 3.7K views — The clip we follow: two people side by side in an elevator, one wearing headphones, the other turns to speak, in a wide frame (labelled as AI by TikTok)
  • @hanan.selini · TikTok · Oct 22, 2026 · 759.4K views — An earlier remake of the elevator scene (no AI label)
  • @searchlightpics · TikTok · Feb 2, 2024 · 5.5M views — The film’s official clip of the elevator scene, posted on TikTok in 2024 (no AI label)

Links open the original posts. MimicZip is not affiliated with these creators.

What happens in an I Love the Smiths video

A 12-second video in four beats: the listening, the first line, the second line and the doors opening. Timings are approximate, and the 5-second preview shows the same scene at lower quality.

  1. 01 · 0–3s

    The listening

    The two of you stand side by side in the elevator, one wearing headphones and looking ahead, lost in the music, while the other glances sideways at them.

  2. 02 · 3–6s

    The first line

    The second person turns and says something with a warm, slightly shy look, and the first slides one side of the headphones off to look.

  3. 03 · 6–9s

    The second line

    The second person steps a little closer and says one more short line with a smile, and the first smiles back, surprised and pleased.

  4. 04 · 9–12s

    The doors

    The doors slide open, the second person steps out and glances back once, and the first stays and watches with a happy smile.

Your photos decide who is in the elevator. The fixed camera, the order of the beats and the doors are set, and every result comes out a little different. The mood, the elevator and the clothes are yours to pick.

How to add the original sound in TikTok

Open the clip marked above, tap Use this sound, upload your video and keep the sound at 0s.
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Our videos come with an AI-made original soundtrack. To use the trending sound instead, add it inside TikTok when you post: that also puts your video on the sound's page, where people following the trend look. You can also download a silent version from My videos and put the original sound on that.

  1. Open this clip in TikTok: our video follows it. Tap the sound name at the bottom, then tap Use this sound.
  2. Tap Upload and pick the video you downloaded from us.
  3. Open Volume and turn the video's own sound down to 0, or download the silent version from My videos.
  4. To line up the beat, use the scissors (trim) to start the sound from 0 seconds, then post.

Need to move where the sound starts? This short video shows how to trim it.

How To Trim Sound On TikTok 2026 (Very Easy)

Video: How To Trim Sound On TikTok 2026 (Very Easy) by Software Solutions on YouTube

How to make an I Love the Smiths video in 3 steps

No filming, no prompts and no editing app.

  1. Add your photo

    Upload two clear photos of adults facing the camera, one for each person, whole body or from the waist up. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each.

  2. Choose your options

    Pick 16:9 or 9:16, the relationship, the elevator and the clothes, tick the photo-consent box and log in. Every pack includes bonus 5-second previews, so you can check your photos before spending a credit.

  3. Make the full video

    Spend 1 credit on a 12-second 720p video. Download it and add your sound in TikTok.

Which photo works?

Two photos are required, one adult for each person, looking at the camera, from the waist up or whole body. The camera is fixed in front, so clear, front-facing photos work best.

Works well

  • One subject, alone, looking at the camera
  • Each person alone in their own photo, in good light
  • A clear face with no sunglasses or hat in the photo
  • JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB, 300 to 6000 pixels per side

Avoid

  • Anyone under 18, celebrities or famous characters
  • Photos with no clear main subject: scenery, text, a screenshot or a crowd
  • Several people in the same photo, or heavy filters
  • Sunglasses, masks or anything hiding the face

Limits: width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5. Upload only subjects you own or have permission to use.

Ways to play it

  • A shy crush in a metal elevator, the default

    Two people in an old brushed-metal elevator, one with headphones and one a little nervous and smiling.

  • Friends, a couple or colleagues

    Keep the same scene and change the mood between the two, from close friends to a couple or two colleagues.

  • A different place

    Change the crush for friends, a couple, colleagues or neighbours, the metal elevator for glass, an office, a hotel or a retro one, and the clothes for retro 60s, formal, winter or casual.

Why people use it

  • Bonus previews in every pack

    See your elevator scene before you spend a credit.

  • An elevator scene, generated

    The elevator, the light and the moves are made for you from your photos, with nothing to film.

  • You and a friend, a crush or a partner

    Two adults who agreed to appear. No celebrities, no children.

  • No subscription

    Buy credits once. They never expire.

  • Pick the mood, the elevator and the outfit

    five moods (Crush by default), five elevators (Metal elevator by default) and five outfits (Your own clothes by default).

  • One continuous take, nothing to edit

    One continuous take, nothing to edit. You add the sound in TikTok.

One-time credit packs

Pay only for the videos you make. One full 12-second video costs 1 credit.

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I Love the Smiths: frequently asked questions

What is the I Love the Smiths trend?

It is a short TikTok elevator scene: two people stand side by side, one wearing headphones, and the other turns to speak, steps closer and speaks again before the doors open. The post we follow is from 5 November 2026. The explainer guide has the background.

How do I make the I Love the Smiths video from my photo?

Upload one photo of each of the two adults, choose the options and the video shape, and start. A few minutes later you get a 12-second 720p MP4. The how-to guide lists each step.

Is it free to try?

Not at the moment. MimicZip has no free tier or free preview; one full 12-second 720p video costs 1 credit, and packs start at $6.99. Every pack includes bonus watch-only previews so you can check your photo before spending a credit. There is no subscription, and the full video has no watermark.

Which sound goes with it?

The scene is set to a song that is protected by copyright and to spoken lines, so our video leaves both out and has only a soft elevator hum and a door chime. Pick the sound in TikTok when you post, or download the silent version first. The sound guide shows how.

Can I use a pet instead of a person?

No. This template is for two adults. Pets, toys, drawn characters and children are not supported.

Is the original AI-made?

The post we follow is labelled as AI by TikTok. Our version is AI-generated from your own photos, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.

How popular is this trend?

The post we follow has about 3,656 views, and an earlier remake of 22 October 2026 has about 759,400. The scene is bigger than any single clip.

How many photos do I need?

Two, one for each person. Each shows a single adult, as a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB.

More questions (8)

Can I add a third person?

No. There are two people in the elevator, from your two photos. For a single person, see a solo template like Angel of My Dreams.

Is this connected to the TikTok author?

MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @battos13, The Smiths, (500) Days of Summer or anyone in the original posts.

Is there a watermark, and can I post it on TikTok or Reels?

A bonus preview wears a PREVIEW badge and can’t be saved, while the full video has no watermark. Yes, you can post it: pick 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, or 16:9 for a wide view, and add the sound you like in the app. Keep the platform’s AI-generated label on.

Can I change the mood, the elevator and the outfit?

Yes, from presets: five moods (Crush by default), five elevators (Metal elevator by default) and five outfits (Your own clothes by default). The scene, the camera and the timing stay the same, and the options do not change the price.

Do I have to write a prompt?

No. This is a fixed template, so there is no prompt box: you add a photo and pick the options and the video shape. Prefer your own tool? Copy the ready-made prompt from the Kling prompt page.

What if a video fails, and how long is my photo kept?

A failed generation returns its credit automatically, and unused packs can be refunded within 7 days; see the refund policy. Photos are stored privately and deleted automatically 14 days after upload.

Do the people speak in the video?

The mouths move, but nothing is heard: no voices and no music. The song and the lines belong to the film, so add your own sound in TikTok when you post.

Who appears in the video?

Only the two people from your photos. The elevator is generated, and nobody from the original posts appears.

Updated:

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Questions people ask

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Questions people ask

Ready to step into the elevator?

One photo of each of the two adults, a bonus preview with every pack, then your own I Love the Smiths video.

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Your photos. One elevator. One line.

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MimicZip is an independent AI tool. “I Love the Smiths” is the name of an internet trend: MimicZip is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author of the original post, the app the trend spread on or anyone in it. Videos are AI-generated scenes of a trend, with no music and no real footage.