Wyoming Voice Satellite - Local HA Voice Assistant

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Creating a software request

Formal software information

• Software title | Wyoming Satellite
• Short description | Remote voice satellite using the Wyoming protocol for local wake word detection and voice control, integrating with Home Assistant
• Official URL (if available) | https://github.com/rhasspy/wyoming-satellite
• GitHub URL (if available) | https://github.com/rhasspy/wyoming-satellite
• (Official) install documentation | https://github.com/rhasspy/wyoming-satellite#installation

Are there similar/alternative software titles available with DietPi-Software?

• MycroftAI (no longer working & to be removed)

What makes your requested software better than the above solutions, if available?

• Wyoming Satellite is fully local and self-hosted.
• It integrates directly with Home Assistant, which is already on the DietPi software list.
• Supports local wake word detection for enhanced privacy and reduced latency.
• Offers audio enhancements like noise suppression and automatic gain control.
• Highly customizable with various event commands and audio playback options.

How can DietPi make the installation easier or compatible, than following the install instructions or do APT installation, if available?

• DietPi can automate the installation process, including setting up the required Python environment and dependencies.
• It can provide a streamlined configuration process for users to set up their microphone and audio output devices.
• DietPi can include the installation of complementary services like wyoming-openwakeword for local wake word detection.
• The system can offer easy integration with Home Assistant, which is already part of DietPi's software offerings.
• Various enhancements could be added to make the experience generally better. See here for some ideas

Can you provide the installation steps that you would suggest DietPi-Software to do?

1. Install system dependencies: python3-venv, python3-pip, alsa-utils
2. Clone the Wyoming Satellite repository
3. Set up a Python virtual environment
4. Install the required Python packages within the virtual environment
5. Optionally install pysilero-vad for voice activity detection
6. Optionally install webrtc-noise-gain for audio enhancements
7. Create a configuration file with default settings (e.g., microphone and sound output commands)
8. Set up a systemd service for running the satellite automatically
9. Provide an option to install and configure wyoming-openwakeword for local wake word detection
10. Add a configuration wizard to help users set up their specific audio devices and preferences

Are you willing to help maintaining the software installation, e.g. in case of needed setup changes due to updates etc.? This is not needed, but could speed up our decision to implement it, as man power is always a topic :wink:.

• I cannot 💀