What are the core requirements for using this skill?

You will need Home Assistant 2024.1 or newer, the Wyoming integration, and local engines like Faster Whisper (STT) and Piper (TTS) for the best experience.

Does this skill support cloud-based voice engines?

Yes, while the skill emphasizes local options like Piper and Whisper for privacy, it provides implementation patterns for OpenAI and Google Cloud TTS/STT integrations.

Can I use this for custom hardware like the ESP32-S3-BOX-3?

Absolutely. The skill includes specific configurations for I2S audio, microphones, and speakers required to turn ESP32-S3 boards into functional voice satellites.

How does this help with intent recognition?

It provides the correct YAML syntax for custom sentences, lists, and optional groups to ensure your voice commands are interpreted accurately by Home Assistant.

Can I define custom responses for my voice commands?

Yes, the skill covers how to configure the conversation engine and intent scripts to provide tailored feedback through your chosen TTS engine.

Home Assistant Voice Control

Name: Home Assistant Voice Control
Author: nodnarbnitram

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Configures Home Assistant Assist voice pipelines, custom intents, and hardware satellites for private, local voice automation.

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The ha-voice skill empowers Claude to architect and configure full-stack local voice control systems within Home Assistant using the Assist platform. It provides expert guidance on setting up pipelines, defining complex custom intent patterns with slot-based entity matching, and integrating Speech-to-Text (Whisper) or Text-to-Speech (Piper) engines. Whether you are building DIY voice satellites with ESP32 hardware or optimizing natural language processing for your smart home, this skill ensures best practices for a low-latency, cloud-independent voice experience.

Características Principales

Automated configuration of Assist pipelines including STT and TTS engines
Step-by-step guidance for ESPHome voice satellite hardware and firmware setup
Integration of local wake word detection using openWakeWord or Porcupine
Validation and troubleshooting of intent recognition using Assist Developer Tools
1 GitHub stars
Creation of custom intent patterns using advanced sentence syntax and slot lists

Casos de Uso

Setting up a completely local, privacy-focused voice assistant without cloud dependencies
Designing natural language commands for complex home automation scenarios like multi-room lighting
Deploying distributed voice hardware across a home using ESP32-S3 boards and ESPHome

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Características Principales

Automated configuration of Assist pipelines including STT and TTS engines
Step-by-step guidance for ESPHome voice satellite hardware and firmware setup
Integration of local wake word detection using openWakeWord or Porcupine
Validation and troubleshooting of intent recognition using Assist Developer Tools
1 GitHub stars
Creation of custom intent patterns using advanced sentence syntax and slot lists

Casos de Uso

Setting up a completely local, privacy-focused voice assistant without cloud dependencies
Designing natural language commands for complex home automation scenarios like multi-room lighting
Deploying distributed voice hardware across a home using ESP32-S3 boards and ESPHome