Piper
Generate and play speech with a local Piper text-to-speech runtime.
AlphaCapabilities
- Convert text to speech with a configured Piper voice.
- Select a default voice and speaker where the model supports speakers.
- Play generated speech or write it to a WAV file from automation steps.
Signals0 items
This integration does not register any signals.
Steps3 items
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Piper: Speak | Synthesize text through the local Piper server and play the generated WAV. |
| Piper: Stop Speech | Stop the current local Piper playback. |
| Piper: Synthesize To File | Synthesize text and write the generated audio to a WAV file. |
Integration signals can start automations. Integration actions are added as steps.
Requirements
- Internet access during the first managed installation.
- At least one compatible Piper voice model.
- A usable audio output device when playback is required.
Connect
- Open Services → Piper TTS, or double-click Piper in the status bar.
- Keep Mode set to ManagedServer for the simplest setup.
- Select Install Piper and wait while Streaming Hub prepares its private runtime and initial voice.
- Select Refresh Voices, choose the default voice and optional speaker, then select Test Voice.
- Enable Start Server on Launch if Piper should become available automatically, then save the settings.
Advanced settings
Use Advanced Settings only when you need custom runtime directories, a different local server address, a missing-voice policy or synthesis defaults. The normal managed setup can keep its generated directories.
Verify the connection
Diagnostics reports Piper TTS ready, Connected: True and the number of discovered voices. Test Voice should generate audible speech without a runtime or model error.
Limitations
Voice quality, language support and speaker selection depend on the installed model. Local synthesis time depends on the model and computer.
Troubleshooting
Check the service status and filter the Log panel by the integration source. Reopen the integration settings to check connection details, enabled options and required external-service permissions.