Boards and essentials
Microphone and speaker
Capture a spoken command and hear the result.
What it does
Voice control separates audio capture, speech recognition, intent handling, and speech output. A working microphone is only the first stage.
Connections and compatibility
Use a USB headset or the microphone and speakers already in your computer for the first experiment. Avoid acoustic feedback.
Choosing one
Do not buy a microphone array until a simple setup proves the room and software requirements.
Common mistakes
A wake-word detector is not an identity check. Background voices and false recognition can trigger commands.
Use it in a tutorial
- Local voice assistants: Rhasspy and Assist — Understand a local voice pipeline, Rhasspy’s legacy role, and a practical first experiment using Home Assistant Assist.