Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we are taking a look at how to setup and configure the new local voice control features in Home Assistant so you can start controlling your smart home with your voice and various devices around your home! From push to talk, to analogue phones and voice pipelines, I will take you through step by step to get everything working!
Thank you to PCBWay for sponsoring this video, check them out: pcbway.com
Parts for DIY:
ESP32 Development Board: amzn.to/3MlPH7L
Microphone: amzn.to/3LY3d0c
Alternate mic: amzn.to/41CU1nr
Amp: amzn.to/42QGKZz
Speaker: amzn.to/3I5R6Nl
M5Stack Firmware flash:
home-assistant.io/projects/thirteen-usd-voice-remote
ESPHome example code:
github.com/esphome/media-players/blob/main/m5stack-atom-echo.yaml
If you'd like to support me and future projects:
Patreon:
patreon.com/everythingsmarthome
Buy Me a Coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/EverySmartHome
Written Article:
everythingsmarthome.co.uk
EVERYWHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
Everything Smart Home Community Discord:
discord.everythingsmarthome.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/EverySmartHome (@EverySmartHome)
Instagram: instagram.com/EverythingSmartHome
Facebook: facebook.com/everythingsmarthomeofficial
#homeassistant #smarthome
________________________
Some of the links above are affiliate links, where I earn a small commission if you click on the link and purchase an item. You are not obligated to do so, but it does help fund these videos in hopes of bringing value to you!
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Configuring Pipelines
7:11 - Debugging pipelines
8:08 - Exposing entities to Assistants
9:13 - Creating an ESP32 ESPHome powered speaker
10:51 - PCBWay
11:24 - Creating an ESP32 ESPHome speaker again
13:23 - Setting up an analogue phone to work with Assist
In this video we are taking a look at how to setup and configure the new local voice control features in Home Assistant so you can start controlling your smart home with your voice and various devices around your home! From push to talk, to analogue phones and voice pipelines, I will take you through step by step to get everything working!
Thank you to PCBWay for sponsoring this video, check them out: pcbway.com
Parts for DIY:
ESP32 Development Board: amzn.to/3MlPH7L
Microphone: amzn.to/3LY3d0c
Alternate mic: amzn.to/41CU1nr
Amp: amzn.to/42QGKZz
Speaker: amzn.to/3I5R6Nl
M5Stack Firmware flash:
home-assistant.io/projects/thirteen-usd-voice-remote
ESPHome example code:
github.com/esphome/media-players/blob/main/m5stack-atom-echo.yaml
If you'd like to support me and future projects:
Patreon:
patreon.com/everythingsmarthome
Buy Me a Coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/EverySmartHome
Written Article:
everythingsmarthome.co.uk
EVERYWHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:
Everything Smart Home Community Discord:
discord.everythingsmarthome.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/EverySmartHome (@EverySmartHome)
Instagram: instagram.com/EverythingSmartHome
Facebook: facebook.com/everythingsmarthomeofficial
#homeassistant #smarthome
________________________
Some of the links above are affiliate links, where I earn a small commission if you click on the link and purchase an item. You are not obligated to do so, but it does help fund these videos in hopes of bringing value to you!
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Configuring Pipelines
7:11 - Debugging pipelines
8:08 - Exposing entities to Assistants
9:13 - Creating an ESP32 ESPHome powered speaker
10:51 - PCBWay
11:24 - Creating an ESP32 ESPHome speaker again
13:23 - Setting up an analogue phone to work with Assist










