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Livekit agent audio doesn’t play until I speak - how do I solve it?

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The issue where the LiveKit agent's audio doesn't play until you speak suggests that the agent might be waiting for user input to trigger its responses. To address this:
1. *Initiate Agent Speech Using `session.say()`:* Use `session.say()` to make the agent speak before any user input. For example:
```await session.say(
    "Hello. How can I help you today?",
    allow_interruptions=False,
)```
1. *Ensure Proper Session Configuration:* Make sure your agent session is set up to play audio without requiring user interaction. For example:
```session = AgentSession(
    llm=your_llm,
    tts=your_tts,
    # other configurations
)```
If you need further clarification or have specific code in mind, feel free to provide more details.
