Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition: Your Smart Home Voice Assistant
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 21:00
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition Overview
Home Assistant’s Voice Preview Edition (VPE) is a $60 device that combines voice assistance with home automation features. This innovative smart home device is focused on privacy, designed to operate using the Nabu Casa cloud or your own computer.
Features and Capabilities
- Privacy-Centric: Ensures your data remains secure while using voice commands.
- Compatible with various wake words, including "Okay, Nabu" and "Hey, Jarvis."
- Controls smart devices with straightforward commands like, "Turn on living room lights."
Adapting to Your Smart Home
Setting up Home Assistant requires naming your devices or aliases for effective control with VPE. This initial effort leads to a more productive home automation experience.
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