Building Voice-Enabled Infotainment? Start With Fully On‑Device AI
Overview
Equip vehicles with a secure, branded voice assistant using Picovoice's on‑device stack—designed for the road, not the cloud.
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- Custom wake words (e.g., "Hey Blue")
- Instant response—no network latency
- Hands-free dialing and command control
- Voice data stays in the vehicle—fully private
- Supports speaker recognition for profiles
- Runs on MCUs, automotive-grade MCUs, and infotainment systems
👤 Who this is for
Use Case Scenarios
Voice-Activated Calling
Driver initiates a call while driving.
- On-device wake word and intent engines trigger dialing—safe and private
Driver Voice Profiles
Multiple drivers share a vehicle.
- Eagle Speaker Recognition adapts settings—seat, music preferences—instantly
Key benefits
- Zero‑latency control—all voice commands guaranteed response time
- Privacy by design—voice data never leaves the car
- Branded, intuitive UX—wake word and voice prompts named for your car
- Predictable usage-based licensing—unlimited interactions for select engines
- Noise‑robust models—designed for in‑car acoustics
- Scalable across platforms—MCUs to infotainment systems
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Picovoice processes all commands entirely on-device—ensuring fast, reliable responses without relying on the cloud. Even in tunnels or remote areas, the system continues working. Note: Internet is required only for licensing and usage tracking—not for real-time functionality.
Absolutely. With Picovoice Console, you can create custom wake words like "Hey Blue" or "Start Car" in just a few minutes using real voice samples or text. This enables car manufacturers and brands to deliver a fully tailored experience that reflects their identity. The model is optimized for in-vehicle noise conditions, ensuring high activation accuracy.
Yes, it's built for exactly that. Picovoice's voice recognition models are trained on real in-car environments, including engine noise, road rumble, HVAC systems, and multiple passenger conversations. The engine isolates voice commands with high accuracy, enabling consistent performance even in convertibles or trucks with high cabin noise.
Voice interactions are unlimited for Porcupine Wake Word, Rhino Speech-to-Intent, and Cobra Voice Activity Detection. Picovoice offers tiered licensing based on usage volume, enabling predictable costs for automotive OEMs—without charging per interaction on those engines.
Picovoice supports a wide range of automotive-grade hardware, from entry-level MCUs to high-performance infotainment systems. The engine is optimized to run efficiently on embedded systems with limited compute resources. This makes it ideal for both luxury vehicles and lower-cost models seeking high-end voice functionality. Need support for a specific stack? Browse our SDK list or work with Picovoice Consulting to tailor your deployment.