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# Linux-Voice-Assistant - Installation
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This guide describes how to install PipeWire, Docker, and then set up the Linux-Voice-Assistant using docker-compose manually. The Linux-Voice-Assistant is a voice assistant that runs locally and supports wake word detection, voice activity detection, and audio playback.
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## Prerequisites:
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- A Linux system (tested on Debian/Raspberry Pi OS/Ubuntu)
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- Docker and Docker Compose installed (Optional but preffered)
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- A microphone and speaker for audio input/output
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## Overview:
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The installation process can be divided into the following steps:
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```
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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| LINUX-VOICE-ASSISTANT INSTALLATION |
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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+-------------------------------+
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| 0) Use Prebuilt Pi Image? |
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| +---------+---------+ |
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| | YES | NO | |
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| +---------+---------+ |
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+-------------------------------+
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/ \
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/ \
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+-------+ +-----------------------+
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| READY | | 1) INSTALL AUDIO SYS |
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+-------+ |
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+-------------------------------------------+
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| Audio Service Options |
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| +-------------+ +-------------+ |
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| | Existing | | Install | |
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| | Pipe/Pulse | | Audio Sys | |
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| +-------------+ +-------------+ |
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| +-------+ +-----+----------+ |
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| |READY | | a) PipeWire | |
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| +-------+ | b) PulseAudio | |
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| +-----+----------+ |
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+--------------------------+----------------+
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| Audio Ready | | 2) INSTALL APP |
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+---------------------+ +---------------------+
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+---------------------------+
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| Application Options |
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| | a) Docker Compose | |
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| | b) Bare Metal | |
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| +-----------------------+ |
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+-----------+-------#-------+
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| Application Ready |
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+---------------------------+
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```
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## Installation Steps:
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### Option A) Use Prebuilt Pi Image:
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The easyiest way to get started is to use the prebuilt image. This image comes with all necessary configurations and drivers preinstalled.
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- Download ready-to-use image from [PiCompose](https://github.com/florian-asche/PiCompose)
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- Change configuration in /compose/ directory if you need to.
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- You may need to reboot the board like 3 times for everything to be installed. Especially for the 2MicHat drivers. And give docker-compose some time to download the images. You can watch the logs in /var/logs/picompose.log
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- More information within the PiCompose project.
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### Option B) Install on your own:
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If you want to setup the software on your own hardware, for example if you want to use LVA on your linux desktop, you can use the docker image.
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#### Step 1: Install Audioservice:
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It is on your own to choose the audio service you want to use.
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- **a) Existing PipeWire/PulseAudio** Use if already installed
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- **b) Install PipeWire** (recommended): Install PipeWire and configure. See [Install Audioservice - Pipewire](install_audioserver.md)
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- **c) Install PulseAudio** Install PulseAudio as alternative. See [Install Audioservice - PulseAudio](install_audioserver.md)
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#### Step 2: Install Application:
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You can run the application in two ways:
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- **a) Docker Compose** (recommended): Install Docker, download compose files, configure and start. See [Install Application - Docker Compose](install_application.md)
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- **b) Bare Metal** Install dependencies, clone repo, setup and create systemd service. See [Install Application - Bare Metal](install_application.md)
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