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homeai/plans/voice-loop-integration.md
Aodhan Collins 6a0bae2a0b feat(phase-04): Wyoming Satellite integration + OpenClaw HA components
## Voice Pipeline (P3)
- Replace openWakeWord daemon with Wyoming Satellite approach
- Add Wyoming Satellite service on port 10700 for HA voice pipeline
- Update setup.sh with cross-platform sed compatibility (macOS/Linux)
- Add version field to Kokoro TTS voice info
- Update launchd service loader to use Wyoming Satellite

## Home Assistant Integration (P4)
- Add custom conversation agent component (openclaw_conversation)
  - Fix: Use IntentResponse instead of plain strings (HA API requirement)
  - Support both HTTP API and CLI fallback modes
  - Config flow for easy HA UI setup
- Add OpenClaw bridge scripts (Python + Bash)
- Add ha-ctl utility for HA entity control
  - Fix: Use context manager for token file reading
- Add HA configuration examples and documentation

## Infrastructure
- Add mem0 backup automation (launchd + script)
- Add n8n workflow templates (morning briefing, notification router)
- Add VS Code workspace configuration
- Reorganize model files into categorized folders:
  - lmstudio-community/
  - mlx-community/
  - bartowski/
  - mradermacher/

## Documentation
- Update PROJECT_PLAN.md with Wyoming Satellite architecture
- Update TODO.md with completed Wyoming integration tasks
- Add OPENCLAW_INTEGRATION.md for HA setup guide

## Testing
- Verified Wyoming services running (STT:10300, TTS:10301, Satellite:10700)
- Verified OpenClaw CLI accessibility
- Confirmed cross-platform compatibility fixes
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# Voice Loop Integration Plan
> Created: 2026-03-07 | Status: Planning
---
## Current State
### What's Working
| Component | Status | Port/Location |
|-----------|--------|---------------|
| Wyoming STT (Whisper large-v3) | ✅ Running | tcp://0.0.0.0:10300 |
| Wyoming TTS (Kokoro ONNX) | ✅ Running | tcp://0.0.0.0:10301 |
| openWakeWord daemon | ✅ Running | Detects "hey_jarvis" |
| OpenClaw Gateway | ✅ Running | ws://127.0.0.1:8080 |
| Home Assistant | ✅ Running | http://10.0.0.199:8123 |
| Ollama | ✅ Running | http://localhost:11434 |
### What's Broken
1. **Wake word → STT gap**: The `wakeword_daemon.py` detects the wake word but does NOT capture the subsequent audio command
2. **OpenClaw /wake endpoint**: Returns 404 - OpenClaw doesn't expose this endpoint by default
3. **No audio routing**: After wake word detection, there's no mechanism to stream audio to STT and route the transcript to OpenClaw
---
## Architecture Options
### Option A: Full Wyoming Satellite (Recommended)
Replace the custom `wakeword_daemon.py` with a proper Wyoming satellite that handles the full pipeline.
```mermaid
flowchart LR
A[USB Mic] --> B[Wyoming Satellite]
B -->|wake detected| B
B -->|audio stream| C[Wyoming STT :10300]
C -->|transcript| B
B -->|text| D[OpenClaw via WebSocket]
D -->|response| E[Wyoming TTS :10301]
E -->|audio| F[Speaker]
```
**Pros:**
- Standard Wyoming protocol - works with Home Assistant
- Handles wake word, VAD, audio streaming, and response playback
- Can be used with ESP32 satellites later
**Cons:**
- Need to write a custom satellite or use `wyoming-satellite` package
- More complex than a simple script
### Option B: Enhanced Wake Word Daemon
Extend `wakeword_daemon.py` to capture audio after wake word and send to STT.
```mermaid
flowchart LR
A[USB Mic] --> B[wakeword_daemon.py]
B -->|wake detected| B
B -->|record 5s| B
B -->|audio file| C[Wyoming STT :10300]
C -->|transcript| B
B -->|POST /agent| D[OpenClaw]
D -->|response| E[TTS via Wyoming]
E -->|audio| F[Speaker via afplay]
```
**Pros:**
- Simpler to implement
- Keeps existing code
**Cons:**
- Not standard Wyoming protocol
- Won't integrate with Home Assistant voice pipelines
- Harder to extend to ESP32 satellites
### Option C: Home Assistant as Hub
Use Home Assistant's voice pipeline as the central coordinator.
```mermaid
flowchart LR
A[USB Mic] --> B[HA Wyoming Integration]
B -->|wake| C[HA Voice Pipeline]
C -->|audio| D[Wyoming STT :10300]
D -->|text| C
C -->|intent| E[HA Conversation Agent]
E -->|response| C
C -->|text| F[Wyoming TTS :10301]
F -->|audio| G[Speaker]
```
**Pros:**
- Leverages existing HA infrastructure
- Works with Assist UI and mobile app
- Easy to add ESP32 satellites
**Cons:**
- OpenClaw not directly in the loop (HA handles conversation)
- Need to configure HA as conversation agent or use custom component
---
## Recommended Approach: Hybrid (Option A + C)
1. **Phase 1**: Get HA voice pipeline working first (Option C)
- Register Wyoming STT/TTS in Home Assistant
- Create voice assistant pipeline
- Test via HA Assist UI
2. **Phase 2**: Write Wyoming satellite for Mac Mini (Option A)
- Use `wyoming-satellite` package or write custom
- Connects to HA as a satellite device
- Handles local wake word + audio capture
3. **Phase 3**: Wire OpenClaw as custom conversation agent
- Create HA custom component or use REST command
- Route conversation to OpenClaw instead of HA default
---
## Implementation Plan
### Phase 1: Home Assistant Voice Pipeline (Sprint 1 completion)
- [x] Open HA UI → Settings → Integrations → Add Integration → Wyoming Protocol
- [x] Add STT provider: host `10.0.0.199`, port `10300`
- [x] Add TTS provider: host `10.0.0.199`, port `10301`
- [ ] Create Voice Assistant pipeline in HA
- [ ] Test via HA Assist panel (type a query, hear response)
### Phase 2: Wyoming Satellite for Mac Mini
- [x] Install `wyoming-satellite` package in homeai-voice-env
- [x] Configure satellite with openWakeWord integration
- [x] Write launchd plist for satellite service
- [ ] Register satellite in Home Assistant
- [ ] Test full wake → STT → HA → TTS → playback cycle
### Phase 3: OpenClaw Integration
- [x] Research OpenClaw's WebSocket API for sending messages
- [x] Write HA custom component or automation to route to OpenClaw
- [x] Configure OpenClaw to respond via TTS
- [ ] Test full voice → OpenClaw → action → response flow
---
## Technical Details
### Wyoming Satellite Configuration
```yaml
# Example satellite config
satellite:
name: "Mac Mini Living Room"
wake_word:
model: hey_jarvis
threshold: 0.5
stt:
uri: tcp://localhost:10300
tts:
uri: tcp://localhost:10301
audio:
input_device: default
output_device: default
```
### OpenClaw WebSocket API
Based on the gateway health check, OpenClaw uses WebSocket for communication:
- URL: `ws://127.0.0.1:8080`
- Auth: Token-based (`gateway.auth.token` in config)
- Agent: `main` (default)
To send a message:
```bash
openclaw agent --message "Turn on the lights" --agent main
```
### Home Assistant Integration
**Bridge Script**: [`homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/openclaw_bridge.py`](homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/openclaw_bridge.py)
Python bridge that calls OpenClaw CLI and returns JSON response:
```bash
python3 openclaw_bridge.py "Turn on the lights" --raw
```
**HA Configuration**: [`homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/ha-configuration.yaml`](homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/ha-configuration.yaml)
Example shell command for HA:
```yaml
shell_command:
openclaw_chat: 'python3 /Users/aodhan/gitea/homeai/homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/openclaw_bridge.py "{{ message }}" --raw'
```
**Full Integration Guide**: [`homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/OPENCLAW_INTEGRATION.md`](homeai-agent/skills/home-assistant/OPENCLAW_INTEGRATION.md)
---
## Open Questions
1. **Does OpenClaw expose an HTTP API for chat?** The gateway seems WebSocket-only.
2. **Can we use `openclaw agent` CLI from an automation?** This would be the simplest integration.
3. **Should we use HA's built-in conversation agent first?** This would validate the voice pipeline before adding OpenClaw complexity.
---
## Next Actions
1. Complete HA Wyoming integration (manual UI steps)
2. Test HA Assist with typed queries
3. Research `wyoming-satellite` package for Mac Mini
4. Decide on OpenClaw integration method
---
## Success Criteria
- [ ] Say "Hey Jarvis, turn on the reading lamp" → lamp turns on
- [ ] Hear spoken confirmation via TTS
- [ ] Latency under 5 seconds from wake word to action
- [ ] Works reliably 9/10 times