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### Answer It sounds like you're encountering issues with significant delays before the assistant responds during calls. This might be related to the

responseDelaySeconds

setting in your assistant's configuration, which is intended to control the minimum number of seconds to wait after user speech before the assistant begins to speak [(1)]() . However, the typical default value for this setting is much shorter (around 0.4 seconds), suggesting there might be other factors at play if you're experiencing a consistent 30-second delay. To investigate and resolve this issue effectively: 1. Check the Assistant Configuration: Ensure that the

responseDelaySeconds

and

silenceTimeoutSeconds

settings are configured as intended. These settings can significantly impact the timing of responses if set incorrectly. 2. Review Server Performance and Logs: Delays could also be related to server performance or network issues. Checking the server logs where your assistant's responses are handled might provide clues. 3. Contact Support: If the issue persists and is not clarified by configuration or server logs, reaching out to Vapi's technical support team might be necessary to investigate deeper issues like network latency or specific problems with the assistant's instance. Unfortunately, without direct access to backend systems or specific logs, I can't provide a precise diagnosis. Adjusting the mentioned settings and monitoring any changes in response times would be a good starting point. For detailed information on the settings, you can refer to the Vapi documentation on assistant configuration options. : [List Assistants]()

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