To reduce Time To First Byte (TTFB) and improve latency, you can follow these steps: • Optimize network proximity: Ensure your agent is close (in network terms) to the services it uses, such as LLM, Speech-to-Text, and Text-to-Speech services. • Enable latency reduction features: In your Text-to-Speech (TTS) configuration, set

reduce_latency=True

. You can also adjust speech speed using

speed_alpha

(values lower than 1.0 result in faster speech). • Monitor latency: Use the Agents metrics API to monitor and understand latency issues. • Consult service provider documentation: Check for specific optimization recommendations from your service providers. These steps should help you improve latency effectively. Sources: How can I reduce latency in voice pipeline agents using STT, TTS and LLM? | Rime integration guide | LiveKit Docs