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# localSpeaking$

> Observable that is true while the local participant is speaking (RMS level above the VAD threshold, with hold time to avoid flicker).

```ts
get localSpeaking$(): Observable<boolean>
```

Observable that is `true` while the local participant is speaking
(RMS level above the VAD threshold, with hold time to avoid flicker).

## **Examples**

```ts
call.localSpeaking$.subscribe((localSpeaking) => {
  console.log('localSpeaking:', localSpeaking);
});
```

> Observable that is true while the local participant is speaking (RMS level above the VAD threshold, with hold time to avoid flicker).