> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nextevi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LiveKit Integration Installation

> Install and set up NextEVI with LiveKit Agents for real-time voice applications

# LiveKit Integration Installation

Integrate NextEVI with LiveKit Agents to create powerful real-time voice applications that work seamlessly with LiveKit's ecosystem and playground.

## Prerequisites

* Python 3.9 or higher
* NextEVI API account with API key, config ID, and project ID
* LiveKit account with API credentials

## Installation

Install the NextEVI LiveKit plugin:

```bash theme={null}
pip install livekit-plugins-nextevi
```

This will automatically install:

* `livekit-agents` (>=1.2.8)
* Required NextEVI dependencies
* Audio processing libraries

## Environment Setup

Set up your environment variables for both NextEVI and LiveKit:

```bash theme={null}
# NextEVI Configuration
export NEXTEVI_API_KEY="your_nextevi_api_key"
export NEXTEVI_CONFIG_ID="your_config_id"
export NEXTEVI_PROJECT_ID="your_project_id"

# LiveKit Configuration
export LIVEKIT_URL="wss://your-livekit-instance.livekit.cloud"
export LIVEKIT_API_KEY="your_livekit_api_key"
export LIVEKIT_API_SECRET="your_livekit_api_secret"
```

<Note>
  You can get your NextEVI credentials from your [NextEVI dashboard](https://app.nextevi.com) and LiveKit credentials from your [LiveKit console](https://console.livekit.io).
</Note>

## Verify Installation

Create a simple test to verify everything is working:

```python theme={null}
from livekit_nextevi import NextEVIRealtimeModel
from livekit_nextevi.nextevi_stt import NextEVISTT

# Test imports
print("✅ NextEVI LiveKit plugin installed successfully!")
```

## Next Steps

<Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="rocket" href="/speech-to-speech/livekit-integration/quickstart">
  Get your first NextEVI agent running with LiveKit in minutes
</Card>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Import Error">
    Make sure you have Python 3.9+ and run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    pip install --upgrade livekit-plugins-nextevi
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Audio Issues">
    LiveKit requires specific audio formats. The plugin handles this automatically, but ensure your system has audio drivers installed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connection Problems">
    Verify your environment variables are set correctly:

    ```bash theme={null}
    echo $NEXTEVI_API_KEY
    echo $LIVEKIT_URL
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>