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How to Use an External Model with the HA Voice Assistant
By default the voice assistant answers with the conversation agent built into Home Assistant. To use an external model such as DeepSeek or OpenAI, install the LTCN AI Conversation integration, enter your API key, and switch the assistant’s Conversation agent over — three steps, no config files.
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System Update Guide for the Lite Xiaozhi AI Voice Speaker
Say a few words and let Xiaozhi check and upgrade itself, or open Home Assistant and update from the device page — both routes bring the firmware to the latest version.
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Binding and Setup Guide for Lite Xiaozhi AI Voice Speaker
Take the MCP endpoint address from the Xiaozhi console, register it on the HAIOTS platform, then add it in Home Assistant with LTCN AI — three steps, and no configuration files to edit.