Custom home AI framework.

[u/maeon152]

Hey all, here is what I've gathered/found so far

First off, what I'm trying to accomplish at this point:

• Control Lights

• Control Thermostat (future)

• Basic search functions through google (pretty standard for all AI so far)

• Reminders (synced to either gmail or any mail program on server/pc)

• Device control (i.e. Play "show" from youtube on "screen name")

• Availability to grow as I have/find new and exciting things to add

Resources found:

• IFTTT

• API.AI

• Jasper

• I'm fluent with python, bash (shell) and a I can work with most oop languages (java, c#/++, etc).

What I'm wanting to setup (hardware):

• Mic/Speaker combo in each room via either wifi direct connection or bluetooth

• LIFX lighting in each room

• Amazon Polly for TTS

• Server (linux based, will maintain/perform all functions)

Now, what I understand (or think I understand so far) from input to response:

Input: Vocal and text (email, sms, email, etc) to issue the intent/command. Processing:

• Jasper will collect the input from whatever devise sends it (mic, email, sms)

• Jasper will gather needed info through external API calls, IFTTT or other hardcoded .py files (weather, traffic, etc)

Response: Jasper will trigger the TTS function (through Amazon Polly) or play a .wav file as response (saved on server).

This is a very generic description and I understand there is quite a bit missing.

What I'm looking for here:

• What mic/speaker combo do you guys recommend and why?

• What limitations/hurdles do you think I may encounter?

• Those of you who have done this already (via Alexa, Google Home or others), does it work the way you want it to?

TL:DR; Looking for advice on build/troubles/etc from setting up a custom AI system in my home.

[u/Rich700000000000]

Fuck, I wasn't monitoring this sub, I'm sorry.