FAQ

FAQ

What about the v0.17 screenshots and automatic pairing? The screenshot gallery depicts an older development Beta, not screenshots captured from the final v0.17.0 release installer. The .qa Android package was for private testing; owner-approved pairing v3 still has a separate experimental HA component. The redacted ADB gallery comes from an older Compose development preview. Follow the stable setup guide until the combined v0.17 release has actually shipped and passed its hardware and security gates.

← Documentation home · Getting started · YAML Cookbook · Troubleshooting

---

Do I need to install or name an assistant "Julia"?
No. Julia is only the maintainer's personal name for their own Home Assistant voice assistant. Use your existing Assist pipeline. You do not need to say "Julia" to use Kellie's Voice.

Does the Google Assistant button on the remote work with Kellie's Voice?
No. It usually still launches Google. Use the on-screen TALK button or enable the optional Okay Nabu local wake detector under SETTINGS → Voice & microphone → Wake word. Both require an app-accessible microphone (some TVs need USB).

The screen says “connected” and “Nothing yet.” Is Home Assistant broken?
Not necessarily. The voice connection may be authenticated even when no speech has been captured. Select TALK and test a short phrase. If no transcript appears, see microphone troubleshooting.

Should I select “Try unverified microphone” or “Disable microphone capture”?
Run Hardware microphone diagnostics first. Disable deliberately prevents recording. The unverified override is for troubleshooting a real microphone that Android reports incorrectly, not a workaround for hardware the app cannot access. Keep Safe checks ON for normal use.

Where did the old long SETTINGS list go?
Since v0.16.14, SETTINGS opens six categories. Choose Alerts & cameras for TV alert status/Resume and Updates & account for updater controls. Use D-pad Up/Down/OK/Back. See the TV settings map.

Can I use spoken timers with no extra setup?
No. Direct kellies_voice.start_timer actions work from Home Assistant. Ordinary phrases like "set a five-minute timer" often hit Home Assistant's native timer intent, which replies that the device does not support timers. Optional custom sentences or automations are required for voice routing and must be configured carefully.

Why do camera or announcement popups stop after the TV goes to sleep?
The alert receiver is separate from the main voice connection and Android may block background starts. Use the exact SETTINGS → Alerts & cameras → TV alert status → Resume TV alerts path. See Troubleshooting.

Is live camera video guaranteed on every TV?
No. Moving video is verified on the onn 4K Pro with specific cameras. Other devices and cameras need testing. On some Philips TVs use the safe software decoder mode.

Do I need both the APK and the HACS integration?
Yes. They are separate. Always install matching versions.

Where are the YAML examples?
YAML Cookbook.

Is this an official Home Assistant product?
No. It is a community project.

---

← All documentation · Next: Getting Started →

Does Okay Nabu run from power-on without opening the app?
Not reliably. On Android 14+, background microphone foreground services cannot start directly from the boot receiver. An opted-in ON preference is remembered, and opening Kellie's Voice can resume the listener. OFF and the manual microphone-disable control are respected. See issue #163.

Where can I see actual screenshots and videos?
The real-device gallery includes privacy-redacted camera screenshots, a live-doorbell GIF and the Okay Nabu demonstration video. Older single-list Settings photos are historical and do not show the new six-category menu.