Building Voice-Enabled Infotainment? Start With Fully On‑Device AI
Overview
Equip vehicles with a secure, branded voice assistant using Picovoice's on‑device stack—designed for the road, not the cloud.
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- Activate the demo
- Enable microphone access
- Initiate the demo with the wake word "Telephone"
- Control it using phrases like: "Call 234567890", "Dial +98765432", or "1-800-1234567"
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Use Case Scenarios
Voice-Activated Calling
Driver initiates a call while driving.
- On-device wake word and intent detection engines trigger dialing—safe and private
Driver Voice Profiles
Multiple drivers share a vehicle.
- Porcupine Wake Word enables hands-free interactions
- Rhino Speech-to-Intent recognizes the drivers based on voice commands
- Eagle Speaker Recognition identifies the drivers based on their voice profile
Key benefits
- Zero‑latency control—all voice commands guaranteed response time
- Privacy by design—voice data never leaves the car
- Branded, intuitive UX—wake word and voice prompts named for your car
- Noise‑robust models—designed for in‑car acoustics
- Scalable across platforms—Embedded (MCU & MPU), Mobile (Android & iOS), and more
Why Picovoice On-device Voice AI for In‑Car Voice?
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Picovoice processes all commands entirely on-device—ensuring fast, reliable responses without relying on the cloud. Even in tunnels or remote areas, the system continues working. Note: Internet is required only for licensing and usage tracking—not for real-time functionality.
Absolutely. With Picovoice Console, you can create custom wake words like "Hey Blue" or "Start Car" in just a few minutes using real voice samples or text. This enables car manufacturers and brands to deliver a fully tailored experience that reflects their identity. The model is optimized for in-vehicle noise conditions, ensuring high activation accuracy.
Yes, it's built for exactly that. Picovoice's voice recognition models are trained on real in-car environments and can be optimized even further for higher accuracy. Picovoice owns its technology end-to-end, allowing enterprises to get exactly what they want.
Picovoice supports a wide range of automotive-grade hardware, from entry-level MCUs to high-performance infotainment systems. The engine is optimized to run efficiently on embedded systems with limited compute resources. This makes it ideal for both luxury vehicles and lower-cost models seeking high-end voice functionality. Need support for a specific stack? Browse our SDK list or work with Picovoice Consulting to tailor your deployment.