Seeed Studio reSpeaker XVF3800 (with XIAO ESP32-S3)

Quick verdict

XMOS XVF3800 four-mic array delivers 360-degree far-field pickup up to 5m with AEC, beamforming and noise suppression. Wake word and Assist run via ESPHome on your own HA server with zero cloud reliance. Just note: Bare board (case is a separate SKU).

Last checked: 2026-06-02

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Best-in-class 4-mic far-field voice capture
• Standalone ESPHome satellite or USB mic for a Pi/PC
• Fully local, no cloud

Reasons to hesitate

• Bare board (case is a separate SKU)
• Needs flashing/DIY assembly
• No display or onboard speaker

Best for

• Noisy or large rooms
• DIY HA voice satellite builders

Avoid if

• you want a finished, plug-and-play product rather than a DIY/flashing project

Privacy and local-control notes

Wake word and Assist run via ESPHome on your own HA server with zero cloud reliance.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ESPHome (native, local).

Built with ESPHome — see our ESPHome guide for Home Assistant →

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $55. Mid-range pricing.

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