FutureProofHomes Nexus upcoming local LLM AI Voice Assistant

[Hedda]

Tip for anyone looking for an new alternative to the Willow Inference Server (WIS) is to keep an eye on the FutureProofHomes Nexus1 appliance, an upcoming local plug-and-play LLM open-source AI hardware appliance entirely focused on Home Assistant voice control:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrreIi8LCiw&ab_channel=FutureProofHomes

"This video provides a sneak peek at Nexus, a local AI base station for smart homes. It runs a custom LLM voice agent, allowing users to control their smart devices without relying on the cloud. The video features a live demonstration of Nexus interacting with different speakers in a home, showcasing its capabilities."

Their hardware will be based on an Nvidia Jetson Jetson Orin Nano 8GB board:

• https://futureproofhomes.net/products/nexus

  • https://futureproofhomes.net/pages/ai-base-station

You can provide some input and feedback via Nexus Private Beta Survey:

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGY_YX-VBQWkPT_WTbrkBTLr-GkYCExff-NgLVIxrnCJzF4g/viewform

They also have a community discussions forum on GitHub here:

• https://github.com/orgs/FutureProofHomes/discussions

Note! FutureProofHomes Nexus AI appliance can of course also be used with Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition and others. See:

• https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/12/19/voice-preview-edition-the-era-of-open-voice/