I learned the hard way that HA does not (yet) support bidirectional voice communication. Given the rising availability of door bell systems with HA integration like Reolink, Ring, etc, it strikes me odd that HA cripples them to mere video surveillance systems. Example: I use a Reolink E1 Outdoor Pr…

It might not be supported by the official API for Ring devices, just like the default Alexa integration doesn’t support using them as media players.

Also brought it up last year because Home Assistant then finally supported voice input via the app: Voice chapter 3 - Is it finally possible to have two-way audio via the Home Assistant app (for DIY video doorbells)?

I am with you. I remember reading somewhere around here a while ago that video wasn’t a priority for HA. Personally, I would rate it far higher than anything involving talking to/from HA, but what do I know. There is some hope with the recent addition of RTC technology into HA camera system, but …

Not having 2-way audio support is probably the biggest barrier to HAF for HA in my home.

Voted. Honestly surprised at the low vote count, given practically every home has an intercom these days

Is this a duplicate of this WTF Also doesn’t go2rtc cover 2 way comms. It isn’t clean or easy I feel but 2 way is possible. Something better is definitely needed

[image] tmjpugh: Is this a duplicate of this WTF No. That is a feature request, not a WTF.

Naw, I don’t think that’s a duplicate. The other (not WTH) is a (rather specific) feature request, I address a similar issue but as my (main) WTH-experience 2024. As I also addressed other posts that address the issue. But this is my WTH moment and I hope for a generic improvement on camera and bi-d…

WTH Doorbell Systems Communication?

Month of "What the heck?!"

anon11644107 December 17, 2024, 11:21pm 8

No. That is a feature request, not a WTF.

Would Apple allow an app like HA to make use of the Call style notification?