The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition serves as a dedicated interface for managing your smart home automations with a strong emphasis on user privacy. This compact device is powered by an ESP32-S3 processor with 16 MB of flash memory and 8 MB of Octal PSRAM, while an XMOS XU316 audio processor handles sound processing. It connects to your network via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, drawing power and data through a USB-C port. Measuring 84 x 84 x 21 mm and weighing just 96 g, the unit features a white and semi-transparent injection-molded polycarbonate case. You can interact with it using a multifunctional button and a rotary selector for volume or other configurable tasks. For audio, it utilizes a dual-microphone system for input and provides sound through an internal speaker or an optional 3.5 mm stereo output. A Grove port is also included, allowing you to add various sensors or accessories to expand the device's capabilities.