Hey there! Just wanted to share that LiveKit agents have some pretty neat background features for handling audio through the

BackgroundAudioPlayer

class. These are built to run smoothly in the background so they won’t slow down the main process. Here’s a quick rundown: • Ambient Sounds: Keep the vibe going with continuous background audio, like office ambiance, to make the experience feel more natural. • Thinking Sounds: Add little touches like keyboard typing sounds when the agent is “thinking” to give it a more human feel. • Flexible Audio Sources: You can use built-in clips, file paths, or even async iterators, plus control volume and playback chances. • Asynchronous Operation: It all runs quietly in the background using async tasks, so your main functions stay smooth and uninterrupted. These features help keep your background audio running efficiently without slowing things down. If you’re curious about other background functions or need a hand with anything else, just give me a shout—I’m here to help! Sources: Audio and video | LiveKit Docs | examples/drive-thru/drivethru_agent.py | Speech & Audio Processing | livekit/livekit_composite | DeepWiki