Thank you for reaching out! I’d love to help you understand the LiveKit console mode a bit better. Here are some important points to keep in mind: • Audio/Transcription Override: When this is turned on, it replaces any pre-set audio input/output or transcription settings, so interactions happen through text instead. • Single-Process Operation: Everything runs in one process, which makes local development easier, but it doesn’t quite mimic how things work in a distributed production environment. • Simulated Environment: It uses a mocked room and doesn’t connect to a real LiveKit server unless you set it up explicitly, so real-time network-dependent features might not behave exactly as they would live. • Development-Only Use: This mode is really meant for local testing and debugging—not for production use. • Limited Interaction Model: It supports text-based conversations and optional recording, but it doesn’t provide full multi-modal interactions like live voice or video. If any of this is unclear or if you’d like to dive deeper into any part, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’m here to help! Sources: livekit-agents/livekit/agents/voice/agent_session.py | LiveKit | Livestream Mode