Home Assistant Voice Preview

Home Assistant Voice Preview is an innovative device that allows you to control your smart home environment entirely by voice – and all completely locally, without the cloud. It is a preview version of the upcoming voice control solution of Home Assistant, which enables local voice processing directly on the device. This allows you to control your lights, sensors, thermostats, and other devices in a privacy-friendly way by voice. The system is based on the powerful ESP32-S3 and offers a high-quality microphone array for clear speech recognition. An integrated speaker provides audible feedback for voice commands. The elegant and compact design makes the device ideal for use in any room of your home. It is fully integrated into Home Assistant and can be controlled via the Assist system. With local processing, your data remains secure and private because all voice commands are recognized directly on the device. Easy setup via WiFi makes the setup quick and uncomplicated. Particularly advanced users benefit from the ability to define their own voice commands or languages. As a preview version, it is ideal for gaining early experience with the Home Assistant Voice system. It is excellent for developers, makers, and anyone interested in the future of voice-controlled home automation.

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Features:  

• Local voice processing: All voice commands are fully processed locally, without a cloud connection.
• Integrated audio hardware: A high-quality microphone array and speaker ensure clear recognition and acoustic feedback.
• Compact form factor: The device is particularly space-saving and unobtrusive with dimensions of 50 mm × 50 mm × 31.5 mm.
• Direct integration into Home Assistant: Fully compatible with the Assist system and other automations in Home Assistant.
• ESP32-S3 as a platform: Powerful microcontroller with integrated WiFi and high processing performance for real-time applications.
• Privacy-oriented: No data transfer to the internet – everything remains in the local network.
• Future-proof preview platform: Allows developers and tech enthusiasts early access to Home Assistant's voice control technology.
• Easy setup: Connection via WiFi offers quick commissioning without technical expertise.

Use Cases:  

• Controlling lights and shutters via voice commands in the living room
• Activating scenes and automations by voice in the bedroom or office
• Use as an accessible control for older or disabled persons
• Integration in a child's room to control night lights or music
• Experimentation with custom voice commands in the development environment

Documentation:  

• Nabu Casa Documentation Voice

Technical Data  

• Manufacturer: Nabu Casa
• Manufacturer SKU: 110992044
• EAN: 860011789727
• Processor: ESP32-S3 with integrated WiFi
• Audio: MEMS microphone array, integrated speaker
• Power supply: USB-C (5V)
• Operating system: ESPHome (pre-configured for Voice Assist)
• Compatibility: Home Assistant Assist
• Dimensions: 50 mm × 50 mm × 31.5 mm
• Material: Plastic housing
• Color: White
• Dimensions: 84 x 84 x 21mm
• Weight: 130g

Scope of delivery  

• 1x Home Assistant Voice Preview 
• 1x Manual