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Turning a Singing Fish into a Smart AI Assistant with ESP32 and Home Assistant

Bring your Billy Bass back to life with AI! Learn how to turn a singing fish into a fully interactive smart assistant using ESP32-S3, ESPHome, and Home Assistant’s Summer of AI features. Includes custom wake word, real-time mouth motion, and OpenAI-powered conversations.

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