Configuring Turn Detection and Interruptions in LiveKit Agents

The configuration guide for LiveKit voice agents offers an in-depth examination of various turn-taking controls, such as turn detection modes, endpointing delays, interruption modes, and VAD thresholds, which are pivotal in creating a natural conversational flow. The guide assumes familiarity with concepts like turn detection and VAD, and focuses on configuring these features, including new advancements such as LiveKit's audio-based turn detector and adaptive interruption handling. It outlines the pipeline architecture, detailing how user audio flows through each configurable stage, and addresses key questions like detecting speech presence, determining when a user has finished speaking, and handling interruptions. The guide elaborates on different turn detection modes—audio models, STT endpointing, realtime LLM, VAD only, and manual—and offers insights into configuring interruption handling and user turn limits to enhance the agent's interaction quality. Additionally, it addresses common issues and provides resolutions, ensuring developers can tailor LiveKit's capabilities to their specific needs, whether using cloud or self-hosted solutions.

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