Product Description:
Open Source Privacy-Focused Voice Assistant
The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is an open-source, privacy-oriented voice assistant that seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant, offering a glimpse into the future of voice control today.

Equipped with an advanced audio processor and dual microphones, it accurately hears commands and controls devices.

Tactile controls, an injection-molded housing, and an LED ring give it a premium appearance and enable discreet integration into your home.

Note: The Voice Preview Edition requires Home Assistant to function.

Specifications:
SoC: ESP32-S3 SoC with 16 MB FLASH and 8 MB Octal PSRAM

Audio Processing: XMOS XU316 with echo cancellation, stationary noise removal, automatic gain control

Power: USB-C, 5 V DC, 2 A

Wireless: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy

Audio Output: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, DAC: TI AIC3202, Sampling Rate: 48 kHz

Physical Controls: Multifunction button, rotary dial for volume/inputs, hardware mute switch (physically disconnects microphone power)

Microphone & Speaker: Internal speaker, dual-microphone array, hardware mute switch, dedicated I2S lines for audio input/output

Expandability: Grove port for connecting sensors/accessories, tool-free disassembly (screws only), exposed PCB pads for modifications

Software: Preinstalled ESPHome, fully open-source firmware for ESP32 and XMOS chips

Requirements: Home Assistant must be preconfigured on another device. For fully local voice processing, use Home Assistant on Intel N100 or higher. Weaker hardware requires a Home Assistant Cloud subscription for optimal performance.

Language Support: Check Home Assistant’s Assist documentation for updated language support.

Operating Conditions: Indoor use only, Temperature: 0°C to 30°C / 32°F to 86°F, Humidity: Non-condensing, Store in dry, low-dust environments (dust may damage the device).

Dimensions & Weight: 84x84x21 mm, 96 g | Packaging: 94x94x30 mm, 120 g

Material: Injection-molded polycarbonate plastic, Colors: White and semi-transparent.