Tater – Tater v79
🥔 Tater v79 — “Like It’s 2023 Again” 🎙️
The local-native AI powerhouse Tater just dropped a massive update that transforms your hardware satellites from isolated voice boxes into a fully interconnected intercom system! If you’re running your own Hydra-powered stack via Ollama or LM Studio, this is the upgrade your smart home ecosystem has been waiting for.
The Big Highlights:
- Pick Your Fighter: You can now switch between `microWakeWord` and `openWakeWord` live on VoicePE, Satellite1, and S3Box firmware. No more painful reflashing or rebuilding—just tweak wake engines and audio settings directly from Live Entities!
- Built-In openWakeWord Server: Tater now hosts its own local detector (`/api/openwakeword/detect`) with ONNX runtime support. If your remote OWW server goes down, your satellites can automatically fall back to `microWakeWord` for seamless reliability.
- Intercom Mode: A total game-changer! Use your satellites as a true intercom system to move voice between rooms seamlessly. The satellites are now smart enough to coordinate sessions, ensuring no more “shouting matches” where every device tries to talk at once. 🗣️
- Standalone OWW Server: For those who want a decoupled setup, a new standalone server is available with CPU/NVIDIA Docker support and easy GitHub Actions builds.
Firmware & Management Upgrades:
- Firmware v2.0.0: Major firmware stacks (VoicePE, Satellite1, S3Box Display) have been bumped to v2.0.0.
- Proactive Updates: The Dashboard can now detect outdated devices and route you directly to the Firmware UI. You can update individual devices or hit “Update All” to keep your fleet current without any 2 AM surprises. 🛠️
This release effectively moves Tater from a group of standalone gadgets to a unified, intelligent voice assistant ecosystem!