@millions-hair-24956 does it make sense for me to use livekit if I was previously using the realtime API from OpenAI? I want to create a voicebot on a page

Using LiveKit can be beneficial if you are looking to enhance your voicebot with low-latency, scalable, and resilient real-time communication capabilities. LiveKit provides a framework for building multimodal AI agents that can handle voice, video, and text, leveraging WebRTC for efficient media transport. This can be particularly advantageous if you need to manage complex interactions or integrate with telephony systems, as LiveKit offers built-in support for these features. If your current setup with OpenAI's Realtime API is primarily focused on server-to-server audio streaming, LiveKit can add value by providing a more robust infrastructure for real-time media exchange, especially if you plan to scale your application or require additional features like participant management and room-based interactions. Would you like more details on how to integrate LiveKit with your existing setup? Sources: - LiveKit Docs 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 OpenAI also offers webrtc. I don't need participant management or room based interaction

If you don't require participant management or room-based interactions, and OpenAI's WebRTC offering meets your needs for low-latency audio streaming, it might be sufficient to continue using OpenAI's solution. LiveKit's strengths lie in its ability to handle complex real-time communication scenarios, such as managing multiple participants and integrating with telephony systems, which may not be necessary for your use case. However, if you anticipate needing additional features in the future, such as scaling to support more users or integrating with other media types, LiveKit could provide a more comprehensive solution. It seems likely that LiveKit's infrastructure could offer benefits in terms of scalability and flexibility, but if your current requirements are met by OpenAI's WebRTC, switching might not be necessary. Would you like more information on specific features of LiveKit that could be relevant to your project? Sources: - LiveKit Docs 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 I would also like to know if livekit can decrease my total cost. I'm using currently openai realtime api. Can I use the free chrome feature to transcribe speech, for example, when using livekit?

It seems likely that using LiveKit could potentially help manage costs, especially if you leverage its open-source components and self-hosting options. LiveKit provides a framework that can integrate with various STT (Speech-to-Text) providers, including free or lower-cost options, which might help reduce expenses compared to using OpenAI's Realtime API exclusively. Regarding using a free Chrome feature for transcription, LiveKit does not explicitly mention using Chrome for STT in its documentation. However, you can integrate third-party STT services or plugins that might offer cost-effective solutions. If you're interested in exploring these options, I can provide more detailed guidance on integrating different STT providers with LiveKit. Would you like more information on this? Sources: - LiveKit Slack Discussion 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 which TTS or STT I could use which are cheaper than using OpenAI realtime api?

To reduce costs compared to using OpenAI's Realtime API, you can consider using alternative TTS and STT providers that are integrated with LiveKit. Some options include: 1. Deepgram: Known for its competitive pricing and high accuracy, Deepgram offers STT services that can be integrated with LiveKit. 2. ElevenLabs: Provides TTS services and is integrated with LiveKit, potentially offering a more cost-effective solution. 3. Google Cloud: Offers both STT and TTS services with flexible pricing models, which can be integrated with LiveKit. These providers can be used with LiveKit's plugin framework, allowing you to switch between different services easily. Would you like more detailed information on how to integrate these services with LiveKit? Sources: - LiveKit Slack Discussion 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 elevenlabs is super expensive

If ElevenLabs is too costly for your needs, you might consider other STT and TTS providers that offer competitive pricing. For instance, Deepgram is often cited as a cost-effective STT provider with good accuracy. Google Cloud's STT and TTS services also offer flexible pricing and can be integrated with LiveKit. Additionally, Azure's STT and TTS services might be worth exploring for their competitive pricing and integration capabilities. Would you like more information on how to integrate these alternatives with LiveKit? Sources: - LiveKit Slack Discussion 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 which other TTS offer spanish language?

I'm not able to find any data sources to answer your question. You might want to specify if you are looking for cloud-based or on-premise TTS solutions. If this doesn't help, please reach out to the Livekit support team for further assistance. 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@millions-hair-24956 is there a way to increase the volume when using the openai realtime api? it sounds very low on my phone

To increase the volume when using the OpenAI Realtime API with LiveKit, you can adjust the volume settings on the client side. If you're using LiveKit's SDKs, you can set the volume for audio tracks. For example, in the React SDK, you can use the

setVolume

method on a

RemoteParticipant

or adjust the

volume

property in components like

RoomAudioRenderer

. If you're not using LiveKit's SDKs, you might need to adjust the audio output settings on your device or within your application to increase the volume. Would you like more detailed guidance on how to implement these changes? Sources: - https://docs.livekit.io/client-sdk-js/classes/RemoteAudioTrack.html#getVolume.getVolume-1 - https://livekit-users.slack.com/archives/C07FVFGAUKX/p1728516992.422169 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.