Add OpenAIRealtimeLLMService, AzureRealtimeLLMService (#2596)

* Add OpenAI Realtime module

* Add foundational examples for OpenAI Realtime

* Add deprecation warning to OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService

* Add deprecation warning to AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService

* Update Changelog

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,6 +5,19 @@ All notable changes to **Pipecat** will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [Unreleased]
+
+### Added
+
+- Added `OpenAIRealtimeLLMService` and `AzureRealtimeLLMService` which provide
+  access to OpenAI Realtime.
+
+### Deprecated
+
+- Deprecated `OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService` and `AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService`.
+  Use `OpenAIRealtimeLLMService` and `AzureRealtimeLLMService`, respectively.
+  Each service will be removed in an upcoming version, 1.0.0.
+
 ## [0.0.84] - 2025-09-05
 
 ### Added

examples/foundational/19-openai-realtime.py

@@ -0,0 +1,228 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.function_schema import FunctionSchema
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.tools_schema import ToolsSchema
+from pipecat.audio.vad.silero import SileroVADAnalyzer
+from pipecat.frames.frames import LLMRunFrame, TranscriptionMessage
+from pipecat.observers.loggers.transcription_log_observer import TranscriptionLogObserver
+from pipecat.pipeline.pipeline import Pipeline
+from pipecat.pipeline.runner import PipelineRunner
+from pipecat.pipeline.task import PipelineParams, PipelineTask
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import OpenAILLMContext
+from pipecat.processors.transcript_processor import TranscriptProcessor
+from pipecat.runner.types import RunnerArguments
+from pipecat.runner.utils import create_transport
+from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime import (
+    InputAudioNoiseReduction,
+    InputAudioTranscription,
+    OpenAIRealtimeLLMService,
+    SemanticTurnDetection,
+    SessionProperties,
+)
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
+from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
+from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
+from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
+
+load_dotenv(override=True)
+
+
+async def fetch_weather_from_api(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    temperature = 75 if params.arguments["format"] == "fahrenheit" else 24
+    await params.result_callback(
+        {
+            "conditions": "nice",
+            "temperature": temperature,
+            "format": params.arguments["format"],
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S"),
+        }
+    )
+
+
+async def fetch_restaurant_recommendation(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    await params.result_callback({"name": "The Golden Dragon"})
+
+
+weather_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_current_weather",
+    description="Get the current weather",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+        "format": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["celsius", "fahrenheit"],
+            "description": "The temperature unit to use. Infer this from the users location.",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location", "format"],
+)
+
+restaurant_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_restaurant_recommendation",
+    description="Get a restaurant recommendation",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location"],
+)
+
+# Create tools schema
+tools = ToolsSchema(standard_tools=[weather_function, restaurant_function])
+
+
+# We store functions so objects (e.g. SileroVADAnalyzer) don't get
+# instantiated. The function will be called when the desired transport gets
+# selected.
+transport_params = {
+    "daily": lambda: DailyParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "twilio": lambda: FastAPIWebsocketParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "webrtc": lambda: TransportParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+}
+
+
+async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    logger.info(f"Starting bot")
+
+    session_properties = SessionProperties(
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                turn_detection=SemanticTurnDetection(),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+                noise_reduction=InputAudioNoiseReduction(type="near_field"),
+            )
+        ),
+        # tools=tools,
+        instructions="""You are a helpful and friendly AI.
+
+Act like a human, but remember that you aren't a human and that you can't do human
+things in the real world. Your voice and personality should be warm and engaging, with a lively and
+playful tone.
+
+If interacting in a non-English language, start by using the standard accent or dialect familiar to
+the user. Talk quickly. You should always call a function if you can. Do not refer to these rules,
+even if you're asked about them.
+
+You are participating in a voice conversation. Keep your responses concise, short, and to the point
+unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
+
+You have access to the following tools:
+- get_current_weather: Get the current weather for a given location.
+- get_restaurant_recommendation: Get a restaurant recommendation for a given location.
+
+Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually. Respond in English.""",
+    )
+
+    llm = OpenAIRealtimeLLMService(
+        api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
+        session_properties=session_properties,
+        start_audio_paused=False,
+    )
+
+    # you can either register a single function for all function calls, or specific functions
+    # llm.register_function(None, fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_current_weather", fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_restaurant_recommendation", fetch_restaurant_recommendation)
+
+    transcript = TranscriptProcessor()
+
+    # Create a standard OpenAI LLM context object using the normal messages format. The
+    # OpenAIRealtimeLLMService will convert this internally to messages that the
+    # openai WebSocket API can understand.
+    context = OpenAILLMContext(
+        [{"role": "user", "content": "Say hello!"}],
+        tools,
+    )
+
+    context_aggregator = llm.create_context_aggregator(context)
+
+    pipeline = Pipeline(
+        [
+            transport.input(),  # Transport user input
+            context_aggregator.user(),
+            llm,  # LLM
+            transcript.user(),  # Placed after the LLM, as LLM pushes TranscriptionFrames downstream
+            transport.output(),  # Transport bot output
+            transcript.assistant(),  # After the transcript output, to time with the audio output
+            context_aggregator.assistant(),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    task = PipelineTask(
+        pipeline,
+        params=PipelineParams(
+            enable_metrics=True,
+            enable_usage_metrics=True,
+        ),
+        idle_timeout_secs=runner_args.pipeline_idle_timeout_secs,
+        observers=[TranscriptionLogObserver()],
+    )
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_connected")
+    async def on_client_connected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client connected")
+        # Kick off the conversation.
+        await task.queue_frames([LLMRunFrame()])
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_disconnected")
+    async def on_client_disconnected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client disconnected")
+        await task.cancel()
+
+    # Register event handler for transcript updates
+    @transcript.event_handler("on_transcript_update")
+    async def on_transcript_update(processor, frame):
+        for msg in frame.messages:
+            if isinstance(msg, TranscriptionMessage):
+                timestamp = f"[{msg.timestamp}] " if msg.timestamp else ""
+                line = f"{timestamp}{msg.role}: {msg.content}"
+                logger.info(f"Transcript: {line}")
+
+    runner = PipelineRunner(handle_sigint=runner_args.handle_sigint)
+
+    await runner.run(task)
+
+
+async def bot(runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    """Main bot entry point compatible with Pipecat Cloud."""
+    transport = await create_transport(runner_args, transport_params)
+    await run_bot(transport, runner_args)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    from pipecat.runner.run import main
+
+    main()

examples/foundational/19a-azure-realtime.py

@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.function_schema import FunctionSchema
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.tools_schema import ToolsSchema
+from pipecat.audio.vad.silero import SileroVADAnalyzer
+from pipecat.frames.frames import LLMRunFrame
+from pipecat.pipeline.pipeline import Pipeline
+from pipecat.pipeline.runner import PipelineRunner
+from pipecat.pipeline.task import PipelineParams, PipelineTask
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import OpenAILLMContext
+from pipecat.runner.types import RunnerArguments
+from pipecat.runner.utils import create_transport
+from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime import (
+    AzureRealtimeLLMService,
+    InputAudioTranscription,
+    SessionProperties,
+)
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
+from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
+from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
+from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
+
+load_dotenv(override=True)
+
+
+async def fetch_weather_from_api(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    temperature = 75 if params.arguments["format"] == "fahrenheit" else 24
+    await params.result_callback(
+        {
+            "conditions": "nice",
+            "temperature": temperature,
+            "format": params.arguments["format"],
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S"),
+        }
+    )
+
+
+async def fetch_restaurant_recommendation(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    await params.result_callback({"name": "The Golden Dragon"})
+
+
+# Define weather function using standardized schema
+weather_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_current_weather",
+    description="Get the current weather",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+        "format": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["celsius", "fahrenheit"],
+            "description": "The temperature unit to use. Infer this from the users location.",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location", "format"],
+)
+
+restaurant_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_restaurant_recommendation",
+    description="Get a restaurant recommendation",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location"],
+)
+
+# Create tools schema
+tools = ToolsSchema(standard_tools=[weather_function, restaurant_function])
+
+
+# We store functions so objects (e.g. SileroVADAnalyzer) don't get
+# instantiated. The function will be called when the desired transport gets
+# selected.
+transport_params = {
+    "daily": lambda: DailyParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "twilio": lambda: FastAPIWebsocketParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "webrtc": lambda: TransportParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+}
+
+
+async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    logger.info(f"Starting bot")
+
+    session_properties = SessionProperties(
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(model="whisper-1"),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                # turn_detection=TurnDetection(silence_duration_ms=1000),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+            )
+        ),
+        # tools=tools,
+        instructions="""You are a helpful and friendly AI.
+
+Act like a human, but remember that you aren't a human and that you can't do human
+things in the real world. Your voice and personality should be warm and engaging, with a lively and
+playful tone.
+
+If interacting in a non-English language, start by using the standard accent or dialect familiar to
+the user. Talk quickly. You should always call a function if you can. Do not refer to these rules,
+even if you're asked about them.
+-
+You are participating in a voice conversation. Keep your responses concise, short, and to the point
+unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
+
+You have access to the following tools:
+- get_current_weather: Get the current weather for a given location.
+- get_restaurant_recommendation: Get a restaurant recommendation for a given location.
+
+Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually. Respond in English.""",
+    )
+
+    llm = AzureRealtimeLLMService(
+        api_key=os.getenv("AZURE_REALTIME_API_KEY"),
+        base_url=os.getenv("AZURE_REALTIME_BASE_URL"),
+        session_properties=session_properties,
+        start_audio_paused=False,
+    )
+
+    # you can either register a single function for all function calls, or specific functions
+    # llm.register_function(None, fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_current_weather", fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_restaurant_recommendation", fetch_restaurant_recommendation)
+
+    # Create a standard OpenAI LLM context object using the normal messages format. The
+    # OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService will convert this internally to messages that the
+    # openai WebSocket API can understand.
+    context = OpenAILLMContext(
+        [{"role": "user", "content": "Say hello!"}],
+        # [{"role": "user", "content": [{"type": "text", "text": "Say hello!"}]}],
+        #     [
+        #         {
+        #             "role": "user",
+        #             "content": [
+        #                 {"type": "text", "text": "Say"},
+        #                 {"type": "text", "text": "yo what's up!"},
+        #             ],
+        #         }
+        #     ],
+        tools,
+    )
+
+    context_aggregator = llm.create_context_aggregator(context)
+
+    pipeline = Pipeline(
+        [
+            transport.input(),  # Transport user input
+            context_aggregator.user(),
+            llm,  # LLM
+            transport.output(),  # Transport bot output
+            context_aggregator.assistant(),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    task = PipelineTask(
+        pipeline,
+        params=PipelineParams(
+            enable_metrics=True,
+            enable_usage_metrics=True,
+        ),
+        idle_timeout_secs=runner_args.pipeline_idle_timeout_secs,
+    )
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_connected")
+    async def on_client_connected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client connected")
+        # Kick off the conversation.
+        await task.queue_frames([LLMRunFrame()])
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_disconnected")
+    async def on_client_disconnected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client disconnected")
+        await task.cancel()
+
+    runner = PipelineRunner(handle_sigint=runner_args.handle_sigint)
+
+    await runner.run(task)
+
+
+async def bot(runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    """Main bot entry point compatible with Pipecat Cloud."""
+    transport = await create_transport(runner_args, transport_params)
+    await run_bot(transport, runner_args)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    from pipecat.runner.run import main
+
+    main()

examples/foundational/19b-openai-realtime-beta-text.py

@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta import (
     SemanticTurnDetection,
     SessionProperties,
 )
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
 from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
 from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
 from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
@@ -113,14 +114,18 @@ async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
     logger.info(f"Starting bot")
 
     session_properties = SessionProperties(
-        input_audio_transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
-        modalities=["text"],
-        # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
-        # on by default
-        turn_detection=SemanticTurnDetection(),
-        # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
-        # turn_detection=False,
-        input_audio_noise_reduction=InputAudioNoiseReduction(type="near_field"),
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                turn_detection=SemanticTurnDetection(),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+                noise_reduction=InputAudioNoiseReduction(type="near_field"),
+            )
+        ),
+        output_modalities=["text"],
         # tools=tools,
         instructions="""You are a helpful and friendly AI.
 

examples/foundational/19b-openai-realtime-text.py

@@ -0,0 +1,234 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.function_schema import FunctionSchema
+from pipecat.adapters.schemas.tools_schema import ToolsSchema
+from pipecat.audio.vad.silero import SileroVADAnalyzer
+from pipecat.frames.frames import LLMRunFrame, TranscriptionMessage
+from pipecat.pipeline.pipeline import Pipeline
+from pipecat.pipeline.runner import PipelineRunner
+from pipecat.pipeline.task import PipelineParams, PipelineTask
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import OpenAILLMContext
+from pipecat.processors.transcript_processor import TranscriptProcessor
+from pipecat.runner.types import RunnerArguments
+from pipecat.runner.utils import create_transport
+from pipecat.services.cartesia import CartesiaTTSService
+from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime import (
+    InputAudioNoiseReduction,
+    InputAudioTranscription,
+    OpenAIRealtimeLLMService,
+    SemanticTurnDetection,
+    SessionProperties,
+)
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
+from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
+from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
+from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
+
+load_dotenv(override=True)
+
+
+async def fetch_weather_from_api(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    temperature = 75 if params.arguments["format"] == "fahrenheit" else 24
+    await params.result_callback(
+        {
+            "conditions": "nice",
+            "temperature": temperature,
+            "format": params.arguments["format"],
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S"),
+        }
+    )
+
+
+async def fetch_restaurant_recommendation(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    await params.result_callback({"name": "The Golden Dragon"})
+
+
+weather_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_current_weather",
+    description="Get the current weather",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+        "format": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "enum": ["celsius", "fahrenheit"],
+            "description": "The temperature unit to use. Infer this from the users location.",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location", "format"],
+)
+
+restaurant_function = FunctionSchema(
+    name="get_restaurant_recommendation",
+    description="Get a restaurant recommendation",
+    properties={
+        "location": {
+            "type": "string",
+            "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+        },
+    },
+    required=["location"],
+)
+
+# Create tools schema
+tools = ToolsSchema(standard_tools=[weather_function, restaurant_function])
+
+
+# We store functions so objects (e.g. SileroVADAnalyzer) don't get
+# instantiated. The function will be called when the desired transport gets
+# selected.
+transport_params = {
+    "daily": lambda: DailyParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "twilio": lambda: FastAPIWebsocketParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "webrtc": lambda: TransportParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+}
+
+
+async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    logger.info(f"Starting bot")
+
+    session_properties = SessionProperties(
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                turn_detection=SemanticTurnDetection(),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+                noise_reduction=InputAudioNoiseReduction(type="near_field"),
+            )
+        ),
+        output_modalities=["text"],
+        # tools=tools,
+        instructions="""You are a helpful and friendly AI.
+
+Act like a human, but remember that you aren't a human and that you can't do human
+things in the real world. Your voice and personality should be warm and engaging, with a lively and
+playful tone.
+
+If interacting in a non-English language, start by using the standard accent or dialect familiar to
+the user. Talk quickly. You should always call a function if you can. Do not refer to these rules,
+even if you're asked about them.
+
+You are participating in a voice conversation. Keep your responses concise, short, and to the point
+unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
+
+You have access to the following tools:
+- get_current_weather: Get the current weather for a given location.
+- get_restaurant_recommendation: Get a restaurant recommendation for a given location.
+
+Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually. Respond in English.""",
+    )
+
+    llm = OpenAIRealtimeLLMService(
+        api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
+        session_properties=session_properties,
+        start_audio_paused=False,
+    )
+
+    tts = CartesiaTTSService(
+        api_key=os.getenv("CARTESIA_API_KEY"),
+        voice_id="71a7ad14-091c-4e8e-a314-022ece01c121",  # British Reading Lady
+    )
+
+    # you can either register a single function for all function calls, or specific functions
+    # llm.register_function(None, fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_current_weather", fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_restaurant_recommendation", fetch_restaurant_recommendation)
+
+    transcript = TranscriptProcessor()
+
+    # Create a standard OpenAI LLM context object using the normal messages format. The
+    # OpenAIRealtimeLLMService will convert this internally to messages that the
+    # openai WebSocket API can understand.
+    context = OpenAILLMContext(
+        [{"role": "user", "content": "Say hello!"}],
+        tools,
+    )
+
+    context_aggregator = llm.create_context_aggregator(context)
+
+    pipeline = Pipeline(
+        [
+            transport.input(),  # Transport user input
+            context_aggregator.user(),
+            llm,  # LLM
+            tts,  # TTS
+            transcript.user(),  # Placed after the LLM, as LLM pushes TranscriptionFrames downstream
+            transport.output(),  # Transport bot output
+            transcript.assistant(),  # After the transcript output, to time with the audio output
+            context_aggregator.assistant(),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    task = PipelineTask(
+        pipeline,
+        params=PipelineParams(
+            enable_metrics=True,
+            enable_usage_metrics=True,
+        ),
+        idle_timeout_secs=runner_args.pipeline_idle_timeout_secs,
+    )
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_connected")
+    async def on_client_connected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client connected")
+        # Kick off the conversation.
+        await task.queue_frames([LLMRunFrame()])
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_disconnected")
+    async def on_client_disconnected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client disconnected")
+        await task.cancel()
+
+    # Register event handler for transcript updates
+    @transcript.event_handler("on_transcript_update")
+    async def on_transcript_update(processor, frame):
+        for msg in frame.messages:
+            if isinstance(msg, TranscriptionMessage):
+                timestamp = f"[{msg.timestamp}] " if msg.timestamp else ""
+                line = f"{timestamp}{msg.role}: {msg.content}"
+                logger.info(f"Transcript: {line}")
+
+    runner = PipelineRunner(handle_sigint=runner_args.handle_sigint)
+
+    await runner.run(task)
+
+
+async def bot(runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    """Main bot entry point compatible with Pipecat Cloud."""
+    transport = await create_transport(runner_args, transport_params)
+    await run_bot(transport, runner_args)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    from pipecat.runner.run import main
+
+    main()

examples/foundational/20b-persistent-context-openai-realtime-beta.py

@@ -0,0 +1,274 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+import asyncio
+import glob
+import json
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.audio.vad.silero import SileroVADAnalyzer
+from pipecat.frames.frames import LLMRunFrame
+from pipecat.pipeline.pipeline import Pipeline
+from pipecat.pipeline.runner import PipelineRunner
+from pipecat.pipeline.task import PipelineParams, PipelineTask
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import (
+    OpenAILLMContext,
+)
+from pipecat.runner.types import RunnerArguments
+from pipecat.runner.utils import create_transport
+from pipecat.services.deepgram.stt import DeepgramSTTService
+from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta import (
+    InputAudioTranscription,
+    OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService,
+    SessionProperties,
+    TurnDetection,
+)
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
+from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
+from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
+from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
+
+load_dotenv(override=True)
+
+BASE_FILENAME = "/tmp/pipecat_conversation_"
+
+
+async def fetch_weather_from_api(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    temperature = 75 if params.arguments["format"] == "fahrenheit" else 24
+    await params.result_callback(
+        {
+            "conditions": "nice",
+            "temperature": temperature,
+            "format": params.arguments["format"],
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S"),
+        }
+    )
+
+
+async def get_saved_conversation_filenames(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    # Construct the full pattern including the BASE_FILENAME
+    full_pattern = f"{BASE_FILENAME}*.json"
+
+    # Use glob to find all matching files
+    matching_files = glob.glob(full_pattern)
+    logger.debug(f"matching files: {matching_files}")
+
+    await params.result_callback({"filenames": matching_files})
+
+
+async def save_conversation(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d_%H:%M:%S")
+    filename = f"{BASE_FILENAME}{timestamp}.json"
+    logger.debug(
+        f"writing conversation to {filename}\n{json.dumps(params.context.messages, indent=4)}"
+    )
+    try:
+        with open(filename, "w") as file:
+            messages = params.context.get_messages_for_persistent_storage()
+            # remove the last message, which is the instruction we just gave to save the conversation
+            messages.pop()
+            json.dump(messages, file, indent=2)
+        await params.result_callback({"success": True})
+    except Exception as e:
+        await params.result_callback({"success": False, "error": str(e)})
+
+
+async def load_conversation(params: FunctionCallParams):
+    async def _reset():
+        filename = params.arguments["filename"]
+        logger.debug(f"loading conversation from {filename}")
+        try:
+            with open(filename, "r") as file:
+                params.context.set_messages(json.load(file))
+                await params.llm.reset_conversation()
+                await params.llm._create_response()
+        except Exception as e:
+            await params.result_callback({"success": False, "error": str(e)})
+
+    asyncio.create_task(_reset())
+
+
+tools = [
+    {
+        "type": "function",
+        "name": "get_current_weather",
+        "description": "Get the current weather",
+        "parameters": {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {
+                "location": {
+                    "type": "string",
+                    "description": "The city and state, e.g. San Francisco, CA",
+                },
+                "format": {
+                    "type": "string",
+                    "enum": ["celsius", "fahrenheit"],
+                    "description": "The temperature unit to use. Infer this from the users location.",
+                },
+            },
+            "required": ["location", "format"],
+        },
+    },
+    {
+        "type": "function",
+        "name": "save_conversation",
+        "description": "Save the current conversatione. Use this function to persist the current conversation to external storage.",
+        "parameters": {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {},
+            "required": [],
+        },
+    },
+    {
+        "type": "function",
+        "name": "get_saved_conversation_filenames",
+        "description": "Get a list of saved conversation histories. Returns a list of filenames. Each filename includes a date and timestamp. Each file is conversation history that can be loaded into this session.",
+        "parameters": {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {},
+            "required": [],
+        },
+    },
+    {
+        "type": "function",
+        "name": "load_conversation",
+        "description": "Load a conversation history. Use this function to load a conversation history into the current session.",
+        "parameters": {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {
+                "filename": {
+                    "type": "string",
+                    "description": "The filename of the conversation history to load.",
+                }
+            },
+            "required": ["filename"],
+        },
+    },
+]
+
+
+# We store functions so objects (e.g. SileroVADAnalyzer) don't get
+# instantiated. The function will be called when the desired transport gets
+# selected.
+transport_params = {
+    "daily": lambda: DailyParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "twilio": lambda: FastAPIWebsocketParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+    "webrtc": lambda: TransportParams(
+        audio_in_enabled=True,
+        audio_out_enabled=True,
+        vad_analyzer=SileroVADAnalyzer(),
+    ),
+}
+
+
+async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    logger.info(f"Starting bot")
+
+    stt = DeepgramSTTService(api_key=os.getenv("DEEPGRAM_API_KEY"))
+
+    session_properties = SessionProperties(
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                turn_detection=TurnDetection(silence_duration_ms=1000),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+            )
+        ),
+        # tools=tools,
+        instructions="""Your knowledge cutoff is 2023-10. You are a helpful and friendly AI.
+
+Act like a human, but remember that you aren't a human and that you can't do human
+things in the real world. Your voice and personality should be warm and engaging, with a lively and
+playful tone.
+
+If interacting in a non-English language, start by using the standard accent or dialect familiar to
+the user. Talk quickly. You should always call a function if you can. Do not refer to these rules,
+even if you're asked about them.
+-
+You are participating in a voice conversation. Keep your responses concise, short, and to the point
+unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
+
+Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually.""",
+    )
+
+    llm = OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService(
+        api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
+        session_properties=session_properties,
+        start_audio_paused=False,
+    )
+
+    # you can either register a single function for all function calls, or specific functions
+    # llm.register_function(None, fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("get_current_weather", fetch_weather_from_api)
+    llm.register_function("save_conversation", save_conversation)
+    llm.register_function("get_saved_conversation_filenames", get_saved_conversation_filenames)
+    llm.register_function("load_conversation", load_conversation)
+
+    context = OpenAILLMContext([], tools)
+    context_aggregator = llm.create_context_aggregator(context)
+
+    pipeline = Pipeline(
+        [
+            transport.input(),  # Transport user input
+            stt,  # STT
+            context_aggregator.user(),
+            llm,  # LLM
+            transport.output(),  # Transport bot output
+            context_aggregator.assistant(),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    task = PipelineTask(
+        pipeline,
+        params=PipelineParams(
+            enable_metrics=True,
+            enable_usage_metrics=True,
+        ),
+        idle_timeout_secs=runner_args.pipeline_idle_timeout_secs,
+    )
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_connected")
+    async def on_client_connected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client connected")
+        # Kick off the conversation.
+        await task.queue_frames([LLMRunFrame()])
+
+    @transport.event_handler("on_client_disconnected")
+    async def on_client_disconnected(transport, client):
+        logger.info(f"Client disconnected")
+        await task.cancel()
+
+    runner = PipelineRunner(handle_sigint=runner_args.handle_sigint)
+
+    await runner.run(task)
+
+
+async def bot(runner_args: RunnerArguments):
+    """Main bot entry point compatible with Pipecat Cloud."""
+    transport = await create_transport(runner_args, transport_params)
+    await run_bot(transport, runner_args)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    from pipecat.runner.run import main
+
+    main()

examples/foundational/20b-persistent-context-openai-realtime.py

@@ -25,12 +25,13 @@ from pipecat.runner.types import RunnerArguments
 from pipecat.runner.utils import create_transport
 from pipecat.services.deepgram.stt import DeepgramSTTService
 from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
-from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta import (
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime import (
     InputAudioTranscription,
-    OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService,
+    OpenAIRealtimeLLMService,
     SessionProperties,
     TurnDetection,
 )
+from pipecat.services.openai_realtime.events import AudioConfiguration, AudioInput
 from pipecat.transports.base_transport import BaseTransport, TransportParams
 from pipecat.transports.daily.transport import DailyParams
 from pipecat.transports.websocket.fastapi import FastAPIWebsocketParams
@@ -182,12 +183,16 @@ async def run_bot(transport: BaseTransport, runner_args: RunnerArguments):
     stt = DeepgramSTTService(api_key=os.getenv("DEEPGRAM_API_KEY"))
 
     session_properties = SessionProperties(
-        input_audio_transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
-        # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
-        # on by default
-        turn_detection=TurnDetection(silence_duration_ms=1000),
-        # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
-        # turn_detection=False,
+        audio=AudioConfiguration(
+            input=AudioInput(
+                transcription=InputAudioTranscription(),
+                # Set openai TurnDetection parameters. Not setting this at all will turn it
+                # on by default
+                turn_detection=TurnDetection(silence_duration_ms=1000),
+                # Or set to False to disable openai turn detection and use transport VAD
+                # turn_detection=False,
+            )
+        ),
         # tools=tools,
         instructions="""Your knowledge cutoff is 2023-10. You are a helpful and friendly AI.
 
@@ -205,7 +210,7 @@ unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
 Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually.""",
     )
 
-    llm = OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService(
+    llm = OpenAIRealtimeLLMService(
         api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
         session_properties=session_properties,
         start_audio_paused=False,

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+from .azure import AzureRealtimeLLMService
+from .events import (
+    InputAudioNoiseReduction,
+    InputAudioTranscription,
+    SemanticTurnDetection,
+    SessionProperties,
+    TurnDetection,
+)
+from .openai import OpenAIRealtimeLLMService

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime/azure.py

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+"""Azure OpenAI Realtime LLM service implementation."""
+
+from loguru import logger
+
+from .openai import OpenAIRealtimeLLMService
+
+try:
+    from websockets.asyncio.client import connect as websocket_connect
+except ModuleNotFoundError as e:
+    logger.error(f"Exception: {e}")
+    logger.error(
+        "In order to use OpenAI, you need to `pip install pipecat-ai[openai]`. Also, set `OPENAI_API_KEY` environment variable."
+    )
+    raise Exception(f"Missing module: {e}")
+
+
+class AzureRealtimeLLMService(OpenAIRealtimeLLMService):
+    """Azure OpenAI Realtime LLM service with Azure-specific authentication.
+
+    Extends the OpenAI Realtime service to work with Azure OpenAI endpoints,
+    using Azure's authentication headers and endpoint format. Provides the same
+    real-time audio and text communication capabilities as the base OpenAI service.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        *,
+        api_key: str,
+        base_url: str,
+        **kwargs,
+    ):
+        """Initialize Azure Realtime LLM service.
+
+        Args:
+            api_key: The API key for the Azure OpenAI service.
+            base_url: The full Azure WebSocket endpoint URL including api-version and deployment.
+                Example: "wss://my-project.openai.azure.com/openai/realtime?api-version=2024-10-01-preview&deployment=my-realtime-deployment"
+            **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent OpenAIRealtimeLLMService.
+        """
+        super().__init__(base_url=base_url, api_key=api_key, **kwargs)
+        self.api_key = api_key
+        self.base_url = base_url
+
+    async def _connect(self):
+        try:
+            if self._websocket:
+                # Here we assume that if we have a websocket, we are connected. We
+                # handle disconnections in the send/recv code paths.
+                return
+
+            logger.info(f"Connecting to {self.base_url}, api key: {self.api_key}")
+            self._websocket = await websocket_connect(
+                uri=self.base_url,
+                additional_headers={
+                    "api-key": self.api_key,
+                },
+            )
+            self._receive_task = self.create_task(self._receive_task_handler())
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"{self} initialization error: {e}")
+            self._websocket = None

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime/context.py

@@ -0,0 +1,272 @@
+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+"""OpenAI Realtime LLM context and aggregator implementations."""
+
+import copy
+import json
+
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.frames.frames import (
+    Frame,
+    FunctionCallResultFrame,
+    InterimTranscriptionFrame,
+    LLMMessagesUpdateFrame,
+    LLMSetToolsFrame,
+    LLMTextFrame,
+    TranscriptionFrame,
+)
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import OpenAILLMContext
+from pipecat.processors.frame_processor import FrameDirection
+from pipecat.services.openai.llm import (
+    OpenAIAssistantContextAggregator,
+    OpenAIUserContextAggregator,
+)
+
+from . import events
+from .frames import RealtimeFunctionCallResultFrame, RealtimeMessagesUpdateFrame
+
+
+class OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext(OpenAILLMContext):
+    """OpenAI Realtime LLM context with session management and message conversion.
+
+    Extends the standard OpenAI LLM context to support real-time session properties,
+    instruction management, and conversion between standard message formats and
+    realtime conversation items.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, messages=None, tools=None, **kwargs):
+        """Initialize the OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext.
+
+        Args:
+            messages: Initial conversation messages. Defaults to None.
+            tools: Available function tools. Defaults to None.
+            **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent OpenAILLMContext.
+        """
+        super().__init__(messages=messages, tools=tools, **kwargs)
+        self.__setup_local()
+
+    def __setup_local(self):
+        self.llm_needs_settings_update = True
+        self.llm_needs_initial_messages = True
+        self._session_instructions = ""
+
+        return
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def upgrade_to_realtime(obj: OpenAILLMContext) -> "OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext":
+        """Upgrade a standard OpenAI LLM context to a realtime context.
+
+        Args:
+            obj: The OpenAILLMContext instance to upgrade.
+
+        Returns:
+            The upgraded OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext instance.
+        """
+        if isinstance(obj, OpenAILLMContext) and not isinstance(obj, OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext):
+            obj.__class__ = OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext
+            obj.__setup_local()
+        return obj
+
+    # todo
+    #   - finish implementing all frames
+
+    def from_standard_message(self, message):
+        """Convert a standard message format to a realtime conversation item.
+
+        Args:
+            message: The standard message dictionary to convert.
+
+        Returns:
+            A ConversationItem instance for the realtime API.
+        """
+        if message.get("role") == "user":
+            content = message.get("content")
+            if isinstance(message.get("content"), list):
+                content = ""
+                for c in message.get("content"):
+                    if c.get("type") == "text":
+                        content += " " + c.get("text")
+                    else:
+                        logger.error(
+                            f"Unhandled content type in context message: {c.get('type')} - {message}"
+                        )
+            return events.ConversationItem(
+                role="user",
+                type="message",
+                content=[events.ItemContent(type="input_text", text=content)],
+            )
+        if message.get("role") == "assistant" and message.get("tool_calls"):
+            tc = message.get("tool_calls")[0]
+            return events.ConversationItem(
+                type="function_call",
+                call_id=tc["id"],
+                name=tc["function"]["name"],
+                arguments=tc["function"]["arguments"],
+            )
+        logger.error(f"Unhandled message type in from_standard_message: {message}")
+
+    def get_messages_for_initializing_history(self):
+        """Get conversation items for initializing the realtime session history.
+
+        Converts the context's messages to a format suitable for the realtime API,
+        handling system instructions and conversation history packaging.
+
+        Returns:
+            List of conversation items for session initialization.
+        """
+        # We can't load a long conversation history into the openai realtime api yet. (The API/model
+        # forgets that it can do audio, if you do a series of `conversation.item.create` calls.) So
+        # our general strategy until this is fixed is just to put everything into a first "user"
+        # message as a single input.
+        if not self.messages:
+            return []
+
+        messages = copy.deepcopy(self.messages)
+
+        # If we have a "system" message as our first message, let's pull that out into session
+        # "instructions"
+        if messages[0].get("role") == "system":
+            self.llm_needs_settings_update = True
+            system = messages.pop(0)
+            content = system.get("content")
+            if isinstance(content, str):
+                self._session_instructions = content
+            elif isinstance(content, list):
+                self._session_instructions = content[0].get("text")
+            if not messages:
+                return []
+
+        # If we have just a single "user" item, we can just send it normally
+        if len(messages) == 1 and messages[0].get("role") == "user":
+            return [self.from_standard_message(messages[0])]
+
+        # Otherwise, let's pack everything into a single "user" message with a bit of
+        # explanation for the LLM
+        intro_text = """
+        This is a previously saved conversation. Please treat this conversation history as a
+        starting point for the current conversation."""
+
+        trailing_text = """
+        This is the end of the previously saved conversation. Please continue the conversation
+        from here. If the last message is a user instruction or question, act on that instruction
+        or answer the question. If the last message is an assistant response, simple say that you
+        are ready to continue the conversation."""
+
+        return [
+            {
+                "role": "user",
+                "type": "message",
+                "content": [
+                    {
+                        "type": "input_text",
+                        "text": "\n\n".join(
+                            [intro_text, json.dumps(messages, indent=2), trailing_text]
+                        ),
+                    }
+                ],
+            }
+        ]
+
+    def add_user_content_item_as_message(self, item):
+        """Add a user content item as a standard message to the context.
+
+        Args:
+            item: The conversation item to add as a user message.
+        """
+        message = {
+            "role": "user",
+            "content": [{"type": "text", "text": item.content[0].transcript}],
+        }
+        self.add_message(message)
+
+
+class OpenAIRealtimeUserContextAggregator(OpenAIUserContextAggregator):
+    """User context aggregator for OpenAI Realtime API.
+
+    Handles user input frames and generates appropriate context updates
+    for the realtime conversation, including message updates and tool settings.
+
+    Args:
+        context: The OpenAI realtime LLM context.
+        **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent aggregator.
+    """
+
+    async def process_frame(
+        self, frame: Frame, direction: FrameDirection = FrameDirection.DOWNSTREAM
+    ):
+        """Process incoming frames and handle realtime-specific frame types.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The frame to process.
+            direction: The direction of frame flow in the pipeline.
+        """
+        await super().process_frame(frame, direction)
+        # Parent does not push LLMMessagesUpdateFrame. This ensures that in a typical pipeline,
+        # messages are only processed by the user context aggregator, which is generally what we want. But
+        # we also need to send new messages over the websocket, so the openai realtime API has them
+        # in its context.
+        if isinstance(frame, LLMMessagesUpdateFrame):
+            await self.push_frame(RealtimeMessagesUpdateFrame(context=self._context))
+
+        # Parent also doesn't push the LLMSetToolsFrame.
+        if isinstance(frame, LLMSetToolsFrame):
+            await self.push_frame(frame, direction)
+
+    async def push_aggregation(self):
+        """Push user input aggregation.
+
+        Currently ignores all user input coming into the pipeline as realtime
+        audio input is handled directly by the service.
+        """
+        # for the moment, ignore all user input coming into the pipeline.
+        # todo: think about whether/how to fix this to allow for text input from
+        #       upstream (transport/transcription, or other sources)
+        pass
+
+
+class OpenAIRealtimeAssistantContextAggregator(OpenAIAssistantContextAggregator):
+    """Assistant context aggregator for OpenAI Realtime API.
+
+    Handles assistant output frames from the realtime service, filtering
+    out duplicate text frames and managing function call results.
+
+    Args:
+        context: The OpenAI realtime LLM context.
+        **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent aggregator.
+    """
+
+    # The LLMAssistantContextAggregator uses TextFrames to aggregate the LLM output,
+    # but the OpenAIRealtimeLLMService pushes LLMTextFrames and TTSTextFrames. We
+    # need to override this proces_frame for LLMTextFrame, so that only the TTSTextFrames
+    # are process. This ensures that the context gets only one set of messages.
+    # OpenAIRealtimeLLMService also pushes TranscriptionFrames and InterimTranscriptionFrames,
+    # so we need to ignore pushing those as well, as they're also TextFrames.
+    async def process_frame(self, frame: Frame, direction: FrameDirection):
+        """Process assistant frames, filtering out duplicate text content.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The frame to process.
+            direction: The direction of frame flow in the pipeline.
+        """
+        if not isinstance(frame, (LLMTextFrame, TranscriptionFrame, InterimTranscriptionFrame)):
+            await super().process_frame(frame, direction)
+
+    async def handle_function_call_result(self, frame: FunctionCallResultFrame):
+        """Handle function call result and notify the realtime service.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The function call result frame to handle.
+        """
+        await super().handle_function_call_result(frame)
+
+        # The standard function callback code path pushes the FunctionCallResultFrame from the llm itself,
+        # so we didn't have a chance to add the result to the openai realtime api context. Let's push a
+        # special frame to do that.
+        await self.push_frame(
+            RealtimeFunctionCallResultFrame(result_frame=frame), FrameDirection.UPSTREAM
+        )

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime/frames.py

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+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+"""Custom frame types for OpenAI Realtime API integration."""
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
+
+from pipecat.frames.frames import DataFrame, FunctionCallResultFrame
+
+if TYPE_CHECKING:
+    from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta.context import OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext
+
+
+@dataclass
+class RealtimeMessagesUpdateFrame(DataFrame):
+    """Frame indicating that the realtime context messages have been updated.
+
+    Parameters:
+        context: The updated OpenAI realtime LLM context.
+    """
+
+    context: "OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class RealtimeFunctionCallResultFrame(DataFrame):
+    """Frame containing function call results for the realtime service.
+
+    Parameters:
+        result_frame: The function call result frame to send to the realtime API.
+    """
+
+    result_frame: FunctionCallResultFrame

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime/openai.py

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+#
+# Copyright (c) 2024–2025, Daily
+#
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD 2-Clause License
+#
+
+"""OpenAI Realtime LLM service implementation with WebSocket support."""
+
+import base64
+import json
+import time
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Optional
+
+from loguru import logger
+
+from pipecat.adapters.services.open_ai_realtime_adapter import OpenAIRealtimeLLMAdapter
+from pipecat.frames.frames import (
+    BotStoppedSpeakingFrame,
+    CancelFrame,
+    EndFrame,
+    ErrorFrame,
+    Frame,
+    InputAudioRawFrame,
+    InterimTranscriptionFrame,
+    LLMContextFrame,
+    LLMFullResponseEndFrame,
+    LLMFullResponseStartFrame,
+    LLMMessagesAppendFrame,
+    LLMSetToolsFrame,
+    LLMTextFrame,
+    LLMUpdateSettingsFrame,
+    StartFrame,
+    StartInterruptionFrame,
+    TranscriptionFrame,
+    TTSAudioRawFrame,
+    TTSStartedFrame,
+    TTSStoppedFrame,
+    TTSTextFrame,
+    UserStartedSpeakingFrame,
+    UserStoppedSpeakingFrame,
+)
+from pipecat.metrics.metrics import LLMTokenUsage
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.llm_response import (
+    LLMAssistantAggregatorParams,
+    LLMUserAggregatorParams,
+)
+from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import (
+    OpenAILLMContext,
+    OpenAILLMContextFrame,
+)
+from pipecat.processors.frame_processor import FrameDirection
+from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallFromLLM, LLMService
+from pipecat.services.openai.llm import OpenAIContextAggregatorPair
+from pipecat.transcriptions.language import Language
+from pipecat.utils.time import time_now_iso8601
+from pipecat.utils.tracing.service_decorators import traced_openai_realtime, traced_stt
+
+from . import events
+from .context import (
+    OpenAIRealtimeAssistantContextAggregator,
+    OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext,
+    OpenAIRealtimeUserContextAggregator,
+)
+from .frames import RealtimeFunctionCallResultFrame, RealtimeMessagesUpdateFrame
+
+try:
+    from websockets.asyncio.client import connect as websocket_connect
+except ModuleNotFoundError as e:
+    logger.error(f"Exception: {e}")
+    logger.error("In order to use OpenAI, you need to `pip install pipecat-ai[openai]`.")
+    raise Exception(f"Missing module: {e}")
+
+
+@dataclass
+class CurrentAudioResponse:
+    """Tracks the current audio response from the assistant.
+
+    Parameters:
+        item_id: Unique identifier for the audio response item.
+        content_index: Index of the audio content within the item.
+        start_time_ms: Timestamp when the audio response started in milliseconds.
+        total_size: Total size of audio data received in bytes. Defaults to 0.
+    """
+
+    item_id: str
+    content_index: int
+    start_time_ms: int
+    total_size: int = 0
+
+
+class OpenAIRealtimeLLMService(LLMService):
+    """OpenAI Realtime LLM service providing real-time audio and text communication.
+
+    Implements the OpenAI Realtime API with WebSocket communication for low-latency
+    bidirectional audio and text interactions. Supports function calling, conversation
+    management, and real-time transcription.
+    """
+
+    # Overriding the default adapter to use the OpenAIRealtimeLLMAdapter one.
+    adapter_class = OpenAIRealtimeLLMAdapter
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        *,
+        api_key: str,
+        model: str = "gpt-realtime",
+        base_url: str = "wss://api.openai.com/v1/realtime",
+        session_properties: Optional[events.SessionProperties] = None,
+        start_audio_paused: bool = False,
+        send_transcription_frames: bool = True,
+        **kwargs,
+    ):
+        """Initialize the OpenAI Realtime LLM service.
+
+        Args:
+            api_key: OpenAI API key for authentication.
+            model: OpenAI model name. Defaults to "gpt-4o-realtime-preview-2025-06-03".
+            base_url: WebSocket base URL for the realtime API.
+                Defaults to "wss://api.openai.com/v1/realtime".
+            session_properties: Configuration properties for the realtime session.
+                If None, uses default SessionProperties.
+            start_audio_paused: Whether to start with audio input paused. Defaults to False.
+            send_transcription_frames: Whether to emit transcription frames. Defaults to True.
+            **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent LLMService.
+        """
+        full_url = f"{base_url}?model={model}"
+        super().__init__(base_url=full_url, **kwargs)
+
+        self.api_key = api_key
+        self.base_url = full_url
+        self.set_model_name(model)
+
+        self._session_properties: events.SessionProperties = (
+            session_properties or events.SessionProperties()
+        )
+        self._audio_input_paused = start_audio_paused
+        self._send_transcription_frames = send_transcription_frames
+        self._websocket = None
+        self._receive_task = None
+        self._context = None
+
+        self._disconnecting = False
+        self._api_session_ready = False
+        self._run_llm_when_api_session_ready = False
+
+        self._current_assistant_response = None
+        self._current_audio_response = None
+
+        self._messages_added_manually = {}
+        self._user_and_response_message_tuple = None
+        self._pending_function_calls = {}  # Track function calls by call_id
+
+        self._register_event_handler("on_conversation_item_created")
+        self._register_event_handler("on_conversation_item_updated")
+        self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures = {}
+
+    def can_generate_metrics(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if the service can generate usage metrics.
+
+        Returns:
+            True if metrics generation is supported.
+        """
+        return True
+
+    def set_audio_input_paused(self, paused: bool):
+        """Set whether audio input is paused.
+
+        Args:
+            paused: True to pause audio input, False to resume.
+        """
+        self._audio_input_paused = paused
+
+    def _is_modality_enabled(self, modality: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if a specific modality is enabled, "text" or "audio"."""
+        modalities = self._session_properties.output_modalities or ["audio", "text"]
+        return modality in modalities
+
+    def _get_enabled_modalities(self) -> list[str]:
+        """Get the list of enabled modalities."""
+        modalities = self._session_properties.output_modalities or ["audio", "text"]
+        # API only supports single modality responses: either ["text"] or ["audio"]
+        if "audio" in modalities:
+            return ["audio"]
+        elif "text" in modalities:
+            return ["text"]
+
+    async def retrieve_conversation_item(self, item_id: str):
+        """Retrieve a conversation item by ID from the server.
+
+        Args:
+            item_id: The ID of the conversation item to retrieve.
+
+        Returns:
+            The retrieved conversation item.
+        """
+        future = self.get_event_loop().create_future()
+        retrieval_in_flight = False
+        if not self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures.get(item_id):
+            self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures[item_id] = []
+        else:
+            retrieval_in_flight = True
+        self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures[item_id].append(future)
+        if not retrieval_in_flight:
+            await self.send_client_event(
+                # Set event_id to "rci_{item_id}" so that we can identify an
+                # error later if the retrieval fails. We don't need a UUID
+                # suffix to the event_id because we're ensuring only one
+                # in-flight retrieval per item_id. (Note: "rci" = "retrieve
+                # conversation item")
+                events.ConversationItemRetrieveEvent(item_id=item_id, event_id=f"rci_{item_id}")
+            )
+        return await future
+
+    #
+    # standard AIService frame handling
+    #
+
+    async def start(self, frame: StartFrame):
+        """Start the service and establish WebSocket connection.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The start frame triggering service initialization.
+        """
+        await super().start(frame)
+        await self._connect()
+
+    async def stop(self, frame: EndFrame):
+        """Stop the service and close WebSocket connection.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The end frame triggering service shutdown.
+        """
+        await super().stop(frame)
+        await self._disconnect()
+
+    async def cancel(self, frame: CancelFrame):
+        """Cancel the service and close WebSocket connection.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The cancel frame triggering service cancellation.
+        """
+        await super().cancel(frame)
+        await self._disconnect()
+
+    #
+    # speech and interruption handling
+    #
+
+    async def _handle_interruption(self):
+        # None and False are different. Check for False. None means we're using OpenAI's
+        # built-in turn detection defaults.
+        turn_detection_disabled = (
+            self._session_properties.audio
+            and self._session_properties.audio.input
+            and self._session_properties.audio.input.turn_detection is False
+        )
+        if turn_detection_disabled:
+            await self.send_client_event(events.InputAudioBufferClearEvent())
+            await self.send_client_event(events.ResponseCancelEvent())
+        await self._truncate_current_audio_response()
+        await self.stop_all_metrics()
+        if self._current_assistant_response:
+            await self.push_frame(LLMFullResponseEndFrame())
+            # Only push TTSStoppedFrame if audio modality is enabled
+            if self._is_modality_enabled("audio"):
+                await self.push_frame(TTSStoppedFrame())
+
+    async def _handle_user_started_speaking(self, frame):
+        pass
+
+    async def _handle_user_stopped_speaking(self, frame):
+        # None and False are different. Check for False. None means we're using OpenAI's
+        # built-in turn detection defaults.
+        turn_detection_disabled = (
+            self._session_properties.audio
+            and self._session_properties.audio.input
+            and self._session_properties.audio.input.turn_detection is False
+        )
+        if turn_detection_disabled:
+            await self.send_client_event(events.InputAudioBufferCommitEvent())
+            await self.send_client_event(events.ResponseCreateEvent())
+
+    async def _handle_bot_stopped_speaking(self):
+        self._current_audio_response = None
+
+    def _calculate_audio_duration_ms(
+        self, total_bytes: int, sample_rate: int = 24000, bytes_per_sample: int = 2
+    ) -> int:
+        """Calculate audio duration in milliseconds based on PCM audio parameters."""
+        samples = total_bytes / bytes_per_sample
+        duration_seconds = samples / sample_rate
+        return int(duration_seconds * 1000)
+
+    async def _truncate_current_audio_response(self):
+        """Truncates the current audio response at the appropriate duration.
+
+        Calculates the actual duration of the audio content and truncates at the shorter of
+        either the wall clock time or the actual audio duration to prevent invalid truncation
+        requests.
+        """
+        if not self._current_audio_response:
+            return
+
+        # if the bot is still speaking, truncate the last message
+        try:
+            current = self._current_audio_response
+            self._current_audio_response = None
+
+            # Calculate actual audio duration instead of using wall clock time
+            audio_duration_ms = self._calculate_audio_duration_ms(current.total_size)
+
+            # Use the shorter of wall clock time or actual audio duration
+            elapsed_ms = int(time.time() * 1000 - current.start_time_ms)
+            truncate_ms = min(elapsed_ms, audio_duration_ms)
+
+            logger.trace(
+                f"Truncating audio: duration={audio_duration_ms}ms, "
+                f"elapsed={elapsed_ms}ms, truncate={truncate_ms}ms"
+            )
+
+            await self.send_client_event(
+                events.ConversationItemTruncateEvent(
+                    item_id=current.item_id,
+                    content_index=current.content_index,
+                    audio_end_ms=truncate_ms,
+                )
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Log warning and don't re-raise - allow session to continue
+            logger.warning(f"Audio truncation failed (non-fatal): {e}")
+
+    #
+    # frame processing
+    #
+    # StartFrame, StopFrame, CancelFrame implemented in base class
+    #
+
+    async def process_frame(self, frame: Frame, direction: FrameDirection):
+        """Process incoming frames from the pipeline.
+
+        Args:
+            frame: The frame to process.
+            direction: The direction of frame flow in the pipeline.
+        """
+        await super().process_frame(frame, direction)
+
+        if isinstance(frame, TranscriptionFrame):
+            pass
+        elif isinstance(frame, OpenAILLMContextFrame):
+            context: OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext = OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext.upgrade_to_realtime(
+                frame.context
+            )
+            if not self._context:
+                self._context = context
+            elif frame.context is not self._context:
+                # If the context has changed, reset the conversation
+                self._context = context
+                await self.reset_conversation()
+            # Run the LLM at next opportunity
+            await self._create_response()
+        elif isinstance(frame, LLMContextFrame):
+            raise NotImplementedError(
+                "Universal LLMContext is not yet supported for OpenAI Realtime."
+            )
+        elif isinstance(frame, InputAudioRawFrame):
+            if not self._audio_input_paused:
+                await self._send_user_audio(frame)
+        elif isinstance(frame, StartInterruptionFrame):
+            await self._handle_interruption()
+        elif isinstance(frame, UserStartedSpeakingFrame):
+            await self._handle_user_started_speaking(frame)
+        elif isinstance(frame, UserStoppedSpeakingFrame):
+            await self._handle_user_stopped_speaking(frame)
+        elif isinstance(frame, BotStoppedSpeakingFrame):
+            await self._handle_bot_stopped_speaking()
+        elif isinstance(frame, LLMMessagesAppendFrame):
+            await self._handle_messages_append(frame)
+        elif isinstance(frame, RealtimeMessagesUpdateFrame):
+            self._context = frame.context
+        elif isinstance(frame, LLMUpdateSettingsFrame):
+            self._session_properties = events.SessionProperties(**frame.settings)
+            await self._update_settings()
+        elif isinstance(frame, LLMSetToolsFrame):
+            await self._update_settings()
+        elif isinstance(frame, RealtimeFunctionCallResultFrame):
+            await self._handle_function_call_result(frame.result_frame)
+
+        await self.push_frame(frame, direction)
+
+    async def _handle_messages_append(self, frame):
+        logger.error("!!! NEED TO IMPLEMENT MESSAGES APPEND")
+
+    async def _handle_function_call_result(self, frame):
+        item = events.ConversationItem(
+            type="function_call_output",
+            call_id=frame.tool_call_id,
+            output=json.dumps(frame.result),
+        )
+        await self.send_client_event(events.ConversationItemCreateEvent(item=item))
+
+    #
+    # websocket communication
+    #
+
+    async def send_client_event(self, event: events.ClientEvent):
+        """Send a client event to the OpenAI Realtime API.
+
+        Args:
+            event: The client event to send.
+        """
+        await self._ws_send(event.model_dump(exclude_none=True))
+
+    async def _connect(self):
+        try:
+            if self._websocket:
+                # Here we assume that if we have a websocket, we are connected. We
+                # handle disconnections in the send/recv code paths.
+                return
+            self._websocket = await websocket_connect(
+                uri=self.base_url,
+                additional_headers={
+                    "Authorization": f"Bearer {self.api_key}",
+                },
+            )
+            self._receive_task = self.create_task(self._receive_task_handler())
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"{self} initialization error: {e}")
+            self._websocket = None
+
+    async def _disconnect(self):
+        try:
+            self._disconnecting = True
+            self._api_session_ready = False
+            await self.stop_all_metrics()
+            if self._websocket:
+                await self._websocket.close()
+                self._websocket = None
+            if self._receive_task:
+                await self.cancel_task(self._receive_task, timeout=1.0)
+                self._receive_task = None
+            self._disconnecting = False
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"{self} error disconnecting: {e}")
+
+    async def _ws_send(self, realtime_message):
+        try:
+            if self._websocket:
+                await self._websocket.send(json.dumps(realtime_message))
+        except Exception as e:
+            if self._disconnecting:
+                return
+            logger.error(f"Error sending message to websocket: {e}")
+            # In server-to-server contexts, a WebSocket error should be quite rare. Given how hard
+            # it is to recover from a send-side error with proper state management, and that exponential
+            # backoff for retries can have cost/stability implications for a service cluster, let's just
+            # treat a send-side error as fatal.
+            await self.push_error(ErrorFrame(error=f"Error sending client event: {e}", fatal=True))
+
+    async def _update_settings(self):
+        settings = self._session_properties
+        # tools given in the context override the tools in the session properties
+        if self._context and self._context.tools:
+            settings.tools = self._context.tools
+        # instructions in the context come from an initial "system" message in the
+        # messages list, and override instructions in the session properties
+        if self._context and self._context._session_instructions:
+            settings.instructions = self._context._session_instructions
+        await self.send_client_event(events.SessionUpdateEvent(session=settings))
+
+    #
+    # inbound server event handling
+    # https://platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference/realtime-server-events
+    #
+
+    async def _receive_task_handler(self):
+        async for message in self._websocket:
+            evt = events.parse_server_event(message)
+            if evt.type == "session.created":
+                await self._handle_evt_session_created(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "session.updated":
+                await self._handle_evt_session_updated(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.output_audio.delta":
+                await self._handle_evt_audio_delta(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.output_audio.done":
+                await self._handle_evt_audio_done(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "conversation.item.added":
+                await self._handle_evt_conversation_item_added(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "conversation.item.done":
+                await self._handle_evt_conversation_item_done(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "conversation.item.input_audio_transcription.delta":
+                await self._handle_evt_input_audio_transcription_delta(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "conversation.item.input_audio_transcription.completed":
+                await self.handle_evt_input_audio_transcription_completed(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "conversation.item.retrieved":
+                await self._handle_conversation_item_retrieved(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.done":
+                await self._handle_evt_response_done(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "input_audio_buffer.speech_started":
+                await self._handle_evt_speech_started(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "input_audio_buffer.speech_stopped":
+                await self._handle_evt_speech_stopped(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.output_text.delta":
+                await self._handle_evt_text_delta(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.output_audio_transcript.delta":
+                await self._handle_evt_audio_transcript_delta(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "response.function_call_arguments.done":
+                await self._handle_evt_function_call_arguments_done(evt)
+            elif evt.type == "error":
+                if not await self._maybe_handle_evt_retrieve_conversation_item_error(evt):
+                    await self._handle_evt_error(evt)
+                    # errors are fatal, so exit the receive loop
+                    return
+
+    @traced_openai_realtime(operation="llm_setup")
+    async def _handle_evt_session_created(self, evt):
+        # session.created is received right after connecting. Send a message
+        # to configure the session properties.
+        await self._update_settings()
+
+    async def _handle_evt_session_updated(self, evt):
+        # If this is our first context frame, run the LLM
+        self._api_session_ready = True
+        # Now that we've configured the session, we can run the LLM if we need to.
+        if self._run_llm_when_api_session_ready:
+            self._run_llm_when_api_session_ready = False
+            await self._create_response()
+
+    async def _handle_evt_audio_delta(self, evt):
+        # note: ttfb is faster by 1/2 RTT than ttfb as measured for other services, since we're getting
+        # this event from the server
+        await self.stop_ttfb_metrics()
+        if not self._current_audio_response:
+            self._current_audio_response = CurrentAudioResponse(
+                item_id=evt.item_id,
+                content_index=evt.content_index,
+                start_time_ms=int(time.time() * 1000),
+            )
+            await self.push_frame(TTSStartedFrame())
+        audio = base64.b64decode(evt.delta)
+        self._current_audio_response.total_size += len(audio)
+        frame = TTSAudioRawFrame(
+            audio=audio,
+            sample_rate=24000,
+            num_channels=1,
+        )
+        await self.push_frame(frame)
+
+    async def _handle_evt_audio_done(self, evt):
+        if self._current_audio_response:
+            await self.push_frame(TTSStoppedFrame())
+            # Don't clear the self._current_audio_response here. We need to wait until we
+            # receive a BotStoppedSpeakingFrame from the output transport.
+
+    async def _handle_evt_conversation_item_added(self, evt):
+        """Handle conversation.item.added event - item is added but may still be processing."""
+        if evt.item.type == "function_call":
+            # Track this function call for when arguments are completed
+            # Only add if not already tracked (prevent duplicates)
+            if evt.item.call_id not in self._pending_function_calls:
+                self._pending_function_calls[evt.item.call_id] = evt.item
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"Function call {evt.item.call_id} already tracked, skipping")
+
+        await self._call_event_handler("on_conversation_item_created", evt.item.id, evt.item)
+
+        # This will get sent from the server every time a new "message" is added
+        # to the server's conversation state, whether we create it via the API
+        # or the server creates it from LLM output.
+        if self._messages_added_manually.get(evt.item.id):
+            del self._messages_added_manually[evt.item.id]
+            return
+
+        if evt.item.role == "user":
+            # We need to wait for completion of both user message and response message. Then we'll
+            # add both to the context. User message is complete when we have a "transcript" field
+            # that is not None. Response message is complete when we get a "response.done" event.
+            self._user_and_response_message_tuple = (evt.item, {"done": False, "output": []})
+        elif evt.item.role == "assistant":
+            self._current_assistant_response = evt.item
+            await self.push_frame(LLMFullResponseStartFrame())
+
+    async def _handle_evt_conversation_item_done(self, evt):
+        """Handle conversation.item.done event - item is fully completed."""
+        await self._call_event_handler("on_conversation_item_updated", evt.item.id, evt.item)
+        # The item is now fully processed and ready
+        # For now, no additional logic needed beyond the event handler call
+
+    async def _handle_evt_input_audio_transcription_delta(self, evt):
+        if self._send_transcription_frames:
+            await self.push_frame(
+                # no way to get a language code?
+                InterimTranscriptionFrame(evt.delta, "", time_now_iso8601(), result=evt)
+            )
+
+    @traced_stt
+    async def _handle_user_transcription(
+        self, transcript: str, is_final: bool, language: Optional[Language] = None
+    ):
+        """Handle a transcription result with tracing."""
+        pass
+
+    async def handle_evt_input_audio_transcription_completed(self, evt):
+        """Handle completion of input audio transcription.
+
+        Args:
+            evt: The transcription completed event.
+        """
+        await self._call_event_handler("on_conversation_item_updated", evt.item_id, None)
+
+        if self._send_transcription_frames:
+            await self.push_frame(
+                # no way to get a language code?
+                TranscriptionFrame(evt.transcript, "", time_now_iso8601(), result=evt)
+            )
+            await self._handle_user_transcription(evt.transcript, True, Language.EN)
+        pair = self._user_and_response_message_tuple
+        if pair:
+            user, assistant = pair
+            user.content[0].transcript = evt.transcript
+            if assistant["done"]:
+                self._user_and_response_message_tuple = None
+                self._context.add_user_content_item_as_message(user)
+        else:
+            # User message without preceding conversation.item.created. Bug?
+            logger.warning(f"Transcript for unknown user message: {evt}")
+
+    async def _handle_conversation_item_retrieved(self, evt: events.ConversationItemRetrieved):
+        futures = self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures.pop(evt.item.id, None)
+        if futures:
+            for future in futures:
+                future.set_result(evt.item)
+
+    @traced_openai_realtime(operation="llm_response")
+    async def _handle_evt_response_done(self, evt):
+        # todo: figure out whether there's anything we need to do for "cancelled" events
+        # usage metrics
+        tokens = LLMTokenUsage(
+            prompt_tokens=evt.response.usage.input_tokens,
+            completion_tokens=evt.response.usage.output_tokens,
+            total_tokens=evt.response.usage.total_tokens,
+        )
+        await self.start_llm_usage_metrics(tokens)
+        await self.stop_processing_metrics()
+        await self.push_frame(LLMFullResponseEndFrame())
+        self._current_assistant_response = None
+        # error handling
+        if evt.response.status == "failed":
+            await self.push_error(
+                ErrorFrame(error=evt.response.status_details["error"]["message"], fatal=True)
+            )
+            return
+        # response content
+        for item in evt.response.output:
+            await self._call_event_handler("on_conversation_item_updated", item.id, item)
+        pair = self._user_and_response_message_tuple
+        if pair:
+            user, assistant = pair
+            assistant["done"] = True
+            assistant["output"] = evt.response.output
+            if user.content[0].transcript is not None:
+                self._user_and_response_message_tuple = None
+                self._context.add_user_content_item_as_message(user)
+        else:
+            # Response message without preceding user message (standalone response)
+            # Function calls in this response were already processed immediately when arguments were complete
+            logger.debug(f"Handling standalone response: {evt.response.id}")
+
+    async def _handle_evt_text_delta(self, evt):
+        if evt.delta:
+            await self.push_frame(LLMTextFrame(evt.delta))
+
+    async def _handle_evt_audio_transcript_delta(self, evt):
+        if evt.delta:
+            await self.push_frame(LLMTextFrame(evt.delta))
+            await self.push_frame(TTSTextFrame(evt.delta))
+
+    async def _handle_evt_function_call_arguments_done(self, evt):
+        """Handle completion of function call arguments.
+
+        Args:
+            evt: The response.function_call_arguments.done event.
+        """
+        # Process the function call immediately when arguments are complete
+        # This is needed because function calls might not trigger response.done
+        try:
+            # Parse the arguments
+            args = json.loads(evt.arguments)
+
+            # Get the function call item we tracked earlier
+            function_call_item = self._pending_function_calls.get(evt.call_id)
+            if function_call_item:
+                # Remove from pending calls FIRST to prevent duplicate processing
+                del self._pending_function_calls[evt.call_id]
+
+                # Create the function call and process it
+                function_calls = [
+                    FunctionCallFromLLM(
+                        context=self._context,
+                        tool_call_id=evt.call_id,
+                        function_name=function_call_item.name,
+                        arguments=args,
+                    )
+                ]
+
+                await self.run_function_calls(function_calls)
+                logger.debug(f"Processed function call: {function_call_item.name}")
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"No tracked function call found for call_id: {evt.call_id}")
+                logger.warning(
+                    f"Available pending calls: {list(self._pending_function_calls.keys())}"
+                )
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to process function call arguments: {e}")
+
+    async def _handle_evt_speech_started(self, evt):
+        await self._truncate_current_audio_response()
+        await self._start_interruption()  # cancels this processor task
+        await self.push_frame(StartInterruptionFrame())  # cancels downstream tasks
+        await self.push_frame(UserStartedSpeakingFrame())
+
+    async def _handle_evt_speech_stopped(self, evt):
+        await self.start_ttfb_metrics()
+        await self.start_processing_metrics()
+        await self._stop_interruption()
+        await self.push_frame(UserStoppedSpeakingFrame())
+
+    async def _maybe_handle_evt_retrieve_conversation_item_error(self, evt: events.ErrorEvent):
+        """Maybe handle an error event related to retrieving a conversation item.
+
+        If the given error event is an error retrieving a conversation item:
+
+        - set an exception on the future that retrieve_conversation_item() is waiting on
+        - return true
+        Otherwise:
+        - return false
+        """
+        if evt.error.code == "item_retrieve_invalid_item_id":
+            item_id = evt.error.event_id.split("_", 1)[1]  # event_id is of the form "rci_{item_id}"
+            futures = self._retrieve_conversation_item_futures.pop(item_id, None)
+            if futures:
+                for future in futures:
+                    future.set_exception(Exception(evt.error.message))
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    async def _handle_evt_error(self, evt):
+        # Errors are fatal to this connection. Send an ErrorFrame.
+        await self.push_error(ErrorFrame(error=f"Error: {evt}", fatal=True))
+
+    #
+    # state and client events for the current conversation
+    # https://platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference/realtime-client-events
+    #
+
+    async def reset_conversation(self):
+        """Reset the conversation by disconnecting and reconnecting.
+
+        This is the safest way to start a new conversation. Note that this will
+        fail if called from the receive task.
+        """
+        logger.debug("Resetting conversation")
+        await self._disconnect()
+        if self._context:
+            self._context.llm_needs_settings_update = True
+            self._context.llm_needs_initial_messages = True
+        await self._connect()
+
+    @traced_openai_realtime(operation="llm_request")
+    async def _create_response(self):
+        if not self._api_session_ready:
+            self._run_llm_when_api_session_ready = True
+            return
+
+        if self._context.llm_needs_initial_messages:
+            messages = self._context.get_messages_for_initializing_history()
+            for item in messages:
+                evt = events.ConversationItemCreateEvent(item=item)
+                self._messages_added_manually[evt.item.id] = True
+                await self.send_client_event(evt)
+            self._context.llm_needs_initial_messages = False
+
+        if self._context.llm_needs_settings_update:
+            await self._update_settings()
+            self._context.llm_needs_settings_update = False
+
+        logger.debug(f"Creating response: {self._context.get_messages_for_logging()}")
+
+        await self.push_frame(LLMFullResponseStartFrame())
+        await self.start_processing_metrics()
+        await self.start_ttfb_metrics()
+        await self.send_client_event(
+            events.ResponseCreateEvent(
+                response=events.ResponseProperties(output_modalities=self._get_enabled_modalities())
+            )
+        )
+
+    async def _send_user_audio(self, frame):
+        payload = base64.b64encode(frame.audio).decode("utf-8")
+        await self.send_client_event(events.InputAudioBufferAppendEvent(audio=payload))
+
+    def create_context_aggregator(
+        self,
+        context: OpenAILLMContext,
+        *,
+        user_params: LLMUserAggregatorParams = LLMUserAggregatorParams(),
+        assistant_params: LLMAssistantAggregatorParams = LLMAssistantAggregatorParams(),
+    ) -> OpenAIContextAggregatorPair:
+        """Create an instance of OpenAIContextAggregatorPair from an OpenAILLMContext.
+
+        Constructor keyword arguments for both the user and assistant aggregators can be provided.
+
+        Args:
+            context: The LLM context.
+            user_params: User aggregator parameters.
+            assistant_params: Assistant aggregator parameters.
+
+        Returns:
+            OpenAIContextAggregatorPair: A pair of context aggregators, one for
+            the user and one for the assistant, encapsulated in an
+            OpenAIContextAggregatorPair.
+        """
+        context.set_llm_adapter(self.get_llm_adapter())
+
+        OpenAIRealtimeLLMContext.upgrade_to_realtime(context)
+        user = OpenAIRealtimeUserContextAggregator(context, params=user_params)
+
+        assistant_params.expect_stripped_words = False
+        assistant = OpenAIRealtimeAssistantContextAggregator(context, params=assistant_params)
+        return OpenAIContextAggregatorPair(_user=user, _assistant=assistant)

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime_beta/azure.py

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 
 """Azure OpenAI Realtime Beta LLM service implementation."""
 
+import warnings
+
 from loguru import logger
 
 from .openai import OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService
@@ -23,6 +25,10 @@ except ModuleNotFoundError as e:
 class AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService(OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService):
     """Azure OpenAI Realtime Beta LLM service with Azure-specific authentication.
 
+    .. deprecated:: 0.0.84
+        `AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService` is deprecated, use `AzureRealtimeLLMService` instead.
+        This class will be removed in version 1.0.0.
+
     Extends the OpenAI Realtime service to work with Azure OpenAI endpoints,
     using Azure's authentication headers and endpoint format. Provides the same
     real-time audio and text communication capabilities as the base OpenAI service.
@@ -44,6 +50,16 @@ class AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService(OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService):
             **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService.
         """
         super().__init__(base_url=base_url, api_key=api_key, **kwargs)
+
+        with warnings.catch_warnings():
+            warnings.simplefilter("always")
+            warnings.warn(
+                "AzureRealtimeBetaLLMService is deprecated and will be removed in version 1.0.0. "
+                "Use AzureRealtimeLLMService instead.",
+                DeprecationWarning,
+                stacklevel=2,
+            )
+
         self.api_key = api_key
         self.base_url = base_url
 

src/pipecat/services/openai_realtime_beta/openai.py

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 import base64
 import json
 import time
+import warnings
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 from typing import Optional
 
@@ -92,6 +93,10 @@ class CurrentAudioResponse:
 class OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService(LLMService):
     """OpenAI Realtime Beta LLM service providing real-time audio and text communication.
 
+    .. deprecated:: 0.0.84
+        `OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService` is deprecated, use `OpenAIRealtimeLLMService` instead.
+        This class will be removed in version 1.0.0.
+
     Implements the OpenAI Realtime API Beta with WebSocket communication for low-latency
     bidirectional audio and text interactions. Supports function calling, conversation
     management, and real-time transcription.
@@ -124,6 +129,15 @@ class OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService(LLMService):
             send_transcription_frames: Whether to emit transcription frames. Defaults to True.
             **kwargs: Additional arguments passed to parent LLMService.
         """
+        with warnings.catch_warnings():
+            warnings.simplefilter("always")
+            warnings.warn(
+                "OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService is deprecated and will be removed in version 1.0.0. "
+                "Use OpenAIRealtimeLLMService instead.",
+                DeprecationWarning,
+                stacklevel=2,
+            )
+
         full_url = f"{base_url}?model={model}"
         super().__init__(base_url=full_url, **kwargs)