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The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is a $69 voice satellite with an ESP32-S3 and an XMOS XU316 audio chip.
It ships with ESPHome preloaded and responds to Okay Nabu, Hey Jarvis or Hey Mycroft, recognized on the device. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Current[2] |
| List price | $69[2] |
| Type | Voice satellite[2] |
| Wake words | Okay Nabu, Hey Jarvis, Hey Mycroft (on-device microWakeWord)[2] |
| Processor | ESP32-S3 with 16 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM; XMOS XU316 for audio[2] |
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array with echo cancellation, noise removal and auto gain control; hardware mute switch[2] |
| Audio output | Internal speaker and 3.5 mm stereo output[2] |
| Controls | Multipurpose button, rotary dial and multicolor LED ring[2] |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0[2] |
| Power | USB-C, 5 V DC, 2 A[2] |
| ESPHome | Supported[2] (Ships with ESPHome preloaded; firmware for the ESP32 and the XMOS chip is open source.) |
| Path | Requiresi | Locali | Features lost | Platformsi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi local | Home Assistant with the ESPHome integration[1] | Yes[1] (The ESPHome integration is local push. Speech processing can run locally with Speech-to-Phrase or Whisper, or through optional Home Assistant Cloud.) | unknown |
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| Platform | Leveli | Integration | Details | Evidence | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Native (local)[1] | esphome | Model named | None stated |
Home Assistant launched the Voice Preview Edition in December 2024.
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/home-assistant-voice-preview-edition. Last checked 2026-10-20.