mihwis
Hello there,
Sorry for your waiting.
Since you’ve already confirmed the microphone works in Windows, here’s how to ensure everything is properly configured:
Step 1: Verify the AI Chip (NPU) is Recognized
Check Device Manager:
Press Win + X → Select “Device Manager”
Look under these categories:
“System devices” → Look for “Intel® AI Boost” or “NPU”
“Coprocessors” → Should show “Intel® NPU” if present
“Sound, video and game controllers” → Verify your audio devices
Alternative method via Task Manager:
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Click “Performance” tab
Look for “NPU” in the left sidebar (it should appear if detected)
Step 2: Configure Microphone Array for AI Use
For Windows Voice Assistant:
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Voice activation
Enable voice activation permissions
Test with Windows Voice Recorder or Cortana (if enabled)
For Home Assistant:
Install the Whisper local add-on in Home Assistant
Configure it to use your local NPU:
yaml
Example configuration for local speech-to-text
whisper:
use_local: true
device: npu # or ‘cuda’ if NPU not available
Test with Home Assistant’s voice command feature
Step 3: Test NPU Functionality
Using Windows Studio Effects:
Open Settings → System → Sound
Click “More sound settings”
Go to “Recording” tab, select your microphone → Properties
Check for “Voice Focus” or “Audio Effects” tabs (these use NPU)
Install Intel NPU Manager (Optional):
Download from Intel’s website to monitor NPU usage
Shows real-time NPU activity and compatibility
Have a nice day~
