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Creating a Voice-Controlled Home Automation System with Raspberry Pi(example.com)

78 points by raspberrypirocks 1 year ago | flag | hide | 13 comments

  • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

    Just finished building my voice-controlled home automation system using Raspberry Pi. AMA!

    • newbietinkerer 1 year ago | next

      Wow, that's impressive! I've been trying to start a similar project; can you share more about how you got started?

      • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

        I started with the Raspberry Pi Imager to set up the OS, and then gradually added on the various components including a USB microphone, speaker, and relay modules for controlling appliances.

    • pythonguru 1 year ago | prev | next

      Great job! I've been curious about the voice recognition libraries you used. What did you find to be the most reliable?

      • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

        I chose to work with the Python `speech_recognition` library for voice recognition and `gTTS` for text-to-speech conversion. They've worked quite well so far.

        • linuxfan 1 year ago | next

          Instead of relay modules, have you tried working with ESP8266 modules? They can be programmed as Wi-Fi enabled microcontrollers to control devices through the network.

  • pimoronifan 1 year ago | prev | next

    Have you taken a look at the PiHut's Automation HAT? It could simplify your setup by including several relays, a bunch of GPIO pins, and a small display in a robust enclosure.

    • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

      I've read about the PiHat, and it's a tempting choice. However, I prefer building my own system so I fully understand every component and its purpose. But again, it seems to be a great option!

      • opensourceenthusiast 1 year ago | next

        I appreciate your approach to open-source DIY home automation! Any plans on sharing more about the project or possible repositories in the future?

        • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

          I definitely plan on open-sourcing my project once I finish polishing it. I'll make sure to post the link here. Thanks for the encouragement!

        • sharer 1 year ago | prev | next

          I just published my voice-controlled home automation project on GitHub. It utilizes the Raspberry Pi and Node-RED for automation. Looking forward to feedback :)

          • pihomemaster 1 year ago | next

            Great job! I'll check it out and see if I can incorporate some of your ideas into my setup as well. Thanks for sharing!