NEW VIDEO SERIES: The smart home community has long awaited a reliable, privacy-focused voice assistant solution. With the release of Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition, this wait might finally be over. I’m excited to present my comprehensive tutorial series that guides you through everything you need to know about this promising new device.
What’s This Series About?
This series walks you through the Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition from unboxing to advanced setup. Whether you’re new to Home Assistant or an experienced user, these tutorials will help you understand and implement voice control in your smart home setup.
Available Episodes
Episode 1: Unboxing & Tech Specs
In this first episode, we dive into the unboxing experience and examine the technical specifications of the Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition. Get your first look at the hardware and learn what makes it tick. Watch Episode 1
Episode 2: First Setup & Connection
The second episode guides you through the initial setup process. Learn how to power on the device and connect it to your Home Assistant installation. We’ll also explore the entities created during setup. Watch Episode 2
Episode 3: Local Setup with Whisper & Piper
In this episode, we tackle local voice processing setup using Whisper for speech recognition and Piper for speech synthesis. Perfect for those who want complete privacy and local control. Watch Episode 3
What’s Next?
I’m committed to creating more content based on community feedback. If you have specific aspects of Home Assistant Voice you’d like to learn more about, please:
- Subscribe to my Thorsten-Voice Youtube channel
- Leave your suggestions in the video comments
- Share your experiences with the device
Stay tuned for more tutorials as we explore the capabilities of Home Assistant Voice!
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