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Ava is an Android voice assistant app based on the ESPHome protocol, turning your Android device into a smart voice satellite for Home Assistant.

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Documentation

Getting Started

• Quick Start - Installation and initial setup
• System Requirements - Supported devices and versions

Core Features

• Voice Control - Wake words, speech recognition, TTS
• Screensaver - Xiaomi Wallpaper, image/web screensavers
• Notification Scenes - Full-screen notifications, custom scenes
• Music Playback - Media player, album covers

Advanced Features

• Camera - Photos, video streaming
• Built-in Browser - HA dashboards, custom web pages
• Sensors - Light, proximity, diagnostic info

Home Assistant Integration

• ESPHome Integration - Connection setup
• Services - Available service calls
• Entities - Device entity details

Troubleshooting

• FAQ - Frequently asked questions
• Permissions - Required permissions

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Links

• GitHub: https://github.com/knoop7/Ava
• Original Project: https://github.com/brownard/Ava
• Home Assistant: https://www.home-assistant.io/
• ESPHome: https://esphome.io/

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Last Updated: 2026-01-09