Control Smart Appliances with Private, On‑Device Voice AI

Add natural voice control to coffee makers, ovens, and air fryers—fully on-device, fast, and secure, with customizable commands and speaker-aware personalization.
Control Smart Appliances with Private, On‑Device Voice AI

Overview

Transform everyday devices with frictionless voice control powered by responsive, reliable, and private on-device AI intelligence.

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  • Use custom wake words (e.g. "Hey Barista!")
  • Millisecond latency—no cloud required
  • User-specific settings through speaker recognition
  • Multilingual support for global households
  • Predictable licensing—no per-command or cloud-based usage fees
  • Lightweight SDKs for embedded MCUs to desktop

👤 Who this is for

Role
How you benefit
Appliance OEMs
Add unique voice UX with branded wake words and personalization
Smart Home Programmers
Build voice-driven controls for kitchen and cleaning devices
Product Managers
Increase stickiness with secure, native voice experiences
UX Designers
Add engaging commands and workflows "preheat oven for cookies," etc.
Voice Engineers
Integrate wake word, voice activity detection, speech-to-text and more with modular on-device voice AI platform

Use Case Scenarios

Voice-Controlled Coffee Maker

Users want to brew specific drinks hands-free.

  • Hey Barista, make me a large cappuccino.
  • Preparing a large cappuccino for Jane.
  • Wake word triggers appliance with custom settings
  • Speaker recognition adapts to users' preferences
  • Response in milliseconds with lightweight on-device AI models
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Voice-Enabled Smart Oven

While preparing meals, users want to preheat or set timers without stopping.

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Preheating oven to 375°F.
  • Commands understood and executed instantly
  • No need to touch screens or knobs with messy hands
  • Speaker-based presets for family members
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Voice Activated Recipe Apps

Users follow recipes and execute commands mid-task.

  • Pause and shake the frying basket
  • Understood. Say 'resume' to continue
  • Voice commands processed locally, recipe apps responds immediately
  • Keeps cooking flow smooth and clean
  • Noise robust, works even when a mixer is working
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Key benefits

  • Privacy-first—User data never leaves your software
  • Ultra-fast voice responses—Zero cloud hops
  • Personalization—Voice profiles for each user
  • Multilingual by design—Supports commands in multiple languages
  • Cross-platform SDKs—MCU to web, iOS to Linux deployments

Why Picovoice On-device Voice AI for Voice‑Activated Appliances?

Feature
Cloud Voice AI Platform APIs
Picovoice On-device Voice AI Platform
Wake Word + Voice ID
⚠️ Shared assistants
✅ Branded & speaker-aware
Privacy
❌ Voice data sent to cloud
✅ Fully local
Reliability
❌ Dependent on connectivity
✅ Always available
Custom Commands
⚠️ Limited skills/integration
✅ No code Console to train custom AI models

Add personalizable, private, reliable, and affordable voice control to smart appliances

Whether it's a coffee machine brewing perfection, an oven understanding your cravings, or an air fryer preheating when you're busy with preparation.
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Frequently asked questions

How does voice personalization work?

Picovoice's Eagle Speaker Recognition enables appliances to adapt settings based on who is speaking. Each model runs locally, and voice data remains on-device during use—supporting privacy while enabling tailored interactions.

Will it work while cooking noise is present?

Yes. Picovoice on-device AI platform offerings are built for real enterprise application, and performs accurately across accents and in noisy environments. Whether it's the sound of a blender, boiling water, or a fan oven running, your commands will still be detected clearly and executed accurately in real time.

Can I use custom wake words and multi-language commands?

Yes. You can define branded wake words and custom commands supporting multiple languages using Picovoice Console—allowing broader market reach and user flexibility within the same embedded application.

Does it need cloud or Wi‑Fi?

No internet connection is needed for runtime operation—all speech processing occurs on-device. Internet is only required for licensing and usage tracking, ensuring offline reliability without compromising privacy.

What types of appliances are supported?

The SDKs are designed to run across a wide range of devices—from low-power microcontrollers in smart kettles to embedded Linux systems in ovens, coffee machines, and air fryers. Whether you're building for mobile, desktop, web, or IoT, Picovoice offers consistent and scalable voice control.