Tools Integration
OpenClaw + Voice
Voice Wake and Talk Mode — speak to your AI assistant.
Category
Tools
Setup Difficulty
Medium
What you can do
- Wake word detection
- Voice commands
- Text-to-speech responses
- Continuous conversation
Setup Guide
Prerequisites
- OpenClaw running on a device with a microphone and speakers
- Works best on local macOS or Linux setups
Configuration
integrations:
voice:
enabled: true
wake_word: "hey claw"
tts_engine: "system" # or "openai"Common Issues
No microphone on VPS: Voice integration requires local hardware. It won't work on a headless VPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OpenClaw work with Voice?
Yes — OpenClaw has a built-in Voice integration. It's categorized under Tools and rated as Medium difficulty to set up.
Is the Voice integration free?
Yes. All OpenClaw integrations are free and included. You only pay for hosting (~$7/mo) and AI API usage (~$3-10/mo).
How do I set up Voice with OpenClaw?
Follow the setup guide above on this page, or check our full getting started guide at setupopenclaw.ai/guide/getting-started for the complete walkthrough.
Ready to set up Voice?
Follow our free guide to deploy OpenClaw and connect Voice in minutes.
Official docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai