The all-in-one dev puck Home Assistant's own voice docs point to: dual mics, speaker and a 2.4-inch touchscreen with on-device wake word. Wake word runs on-device and the Assist pipeline stays on your HA server via ESPHome. Just note: Setup can be fiddly vs a finished product.
Notes last checked Jun 2, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantexcellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupadvanced
Extra hub neededno
PowerUSB-C
Local control facts
Home Assistant: esphome integration, Local Push, Platinum on the quality scale (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
On-device microWakeWord; only post-wake audio leaves the device
Touchscreen for visual feedback and mute state
Officially referenced by Home Assistant voice docs
Reasons to hesitate
Setup can be fiddly vs a finished product
Mic quality below dedicated XMOS arrays
Wi-Fi/BLE only
Best for
Tinkerers wanting a screen + voice puck
Following HA's reference guide
Avoid if
you want a finished, plug-and-play product rather than a DIY/flashing project
Privacy and local-control notes
Wake word runs on-device and the Assist pipeline stays on your HA server via ESPHome.
No buying guide for voice assistants yet. The compare table lines up every voice assistant in the catalog on the same columns, which is the next best thing.
Practical local voice control for Home Assistant and privacy-focused smart homes - Home Assistant Voice PE, Apple HomePod/Siri, and the open Matter route.
