Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition
Quick Product Description: Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is the open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant built to seamlessly integrate with Home Assistant. Preview the future of voice technology today with its advanced audio processor, dual microphones, and premium tactile design that blends into any home environment.
Key Messages
Note: Voice Preview Edition requires Home Assistant to operate. Weaker hardware may lead to slower speech processing. Users with lower-power setups should consider offloading speech processing to Home Assistant Cloud.
Built for Home Assistant: The first voice hardware designed by the creators of Home Assistant, offering seamless integration and unmatched compatibility.
Preview the Future of Voice: Experience Home Assistant's cutting-edge, privacy-focused voice technology. Participate in its ongoing development and preview the future today.
Easy Setup: Simply connect to USB-C power (cable and power supply not included) and follow an intuitive installation wizard. No assembly required.
Privacy at Its Core: Operates fully locally when paired with powerful Home Assistant hardware or utilizes the privacy-focused Home Assistant Cloud for speech processing. Includes a hardware mute switch for added peace of mind.
Language Support: Assist aims to support more languages than other voice assistants. Check Home Assistant's Assist documentation for updates and contribute to its growth.
Advanced Audio Processing: Dual microphones and an XMOS audio processor ensure clear voice recognition, even in noisy environments.
Feedback in Real-Time: A multicolored LED ring indicates listening status, volume, and more. The built-in speaker provides sensor readings, timers, and feedback, with the option to connect an external speaker via a 3.5mm jack.
Tactile and Customizable Controls: A rotary dial adjusts volume and LED brightness, while the multifunction button triggers Assist or can be customized within Home Assistant.
Elegant Design: Compact, injection-molded construction with tactile controls gives a premium look and feel that blends effortlessly into the home.
Expandable Features: Built on ESPHome, the device supports added sensors via a Grove port and can be easily modified thanks to open software, firmware, and hardware.
Specifications
SoC:
ESP32-S3 with 16 MB FLASH storage and 8 MB octal PSRAM
Audio Processing:
XMOS XU316 with features including echo cancellation, stationary noise removal, and auto gain control
Power/Data:
USB-C, 5 V DC, 2 A
Radios:
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
Audio Output:
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Digital to analog converter (DAC): TI AIC3202, 48 kHz sampling rate
Physical Controls:
Multipurpose button
Rotary dial for volume and input
Mute switch that physically disables the microphone
Microphone & Speaker:
Internal speaker
Dual-microphone array
Hardware mute switch
Expandability:
Grove port for sensors/accessories
Easy access to internals (screw-fastened enclosure)
Exposed PCB pads for modifications
Software:
ESPHome preloaded
Fully open-source firmware for ESP32 and XMOS chips
Requirements:
Pre-configured Home Assistant system. Local speech processing requires an Intel N100-based system or better; weaker systems may need Home Assistant Cloud.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor use only, 0oC to 30oC (32oF to 86oF)
Humidity: non-condensing
Keep in a dry, dust-free environment
Dimensions & Weight:
Device: 84x84x21 mm, 96 g
With box: 94x94x30 mm, 120 g
Material:
Injection-molded polycarbonate plastic
Colors: White and semi-transparent
