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A Home Assistant user successfully trained a custom wake word "Hey KITT" using Google Colab, finding the process far easier than anticipated and resulting in effective voice commands.

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Who
Home Assistant user
What
A Home Assistant user successfully trained a custom wake word "Hey KITT" using Google Colab, finding the process far easier than anticipated and resulting in effective voice commands.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:45:17 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
Worldwide (online process) ·
Why
The user wanted to create a personalized wake word for their Home Assistant, moving away from default options like "Okay Nabu" to emulate a 'Knight Rider' experience.
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How this affects you

This development demonstrates that individuals can personalize smart home voice commands without extensive technical knowledge or powerful hardware, potentially leading to increased adoption and customization of smart assistant technologies for a more user-friendly and tailored experience.

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  1. Technology3h 7m ago
    Home Assistant allows users to train custom wake words for its Assist voice assistant using Google Colab, a process that takes about an hour.
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  2. Technology3h 7m ago
    Home Assistant allows users to create custom wake words for its voice assistant, Assist, through a Google Colab notebook, making the process accessible without powerful hardware.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 7m ago
    A Home Assistant user successfully trained a custom wake word "Hey KITT" using Google Colab, finding the process far easier than anticipated and resulting in effective voice commands.
  4. Technology3h 7m ago
    Home Assistant allows users to train their own custom wake words for its voice assistant, Assist, using a Google Colab notebook, a process that takes about an hour.
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