Ava Pro APK

Ava Pro is a native Android platform that turns an old tablet, phone, or single-board computer into a full Home Assistant companion – voice assistant, Bluetooth proxy, intercom, and camera pipeline in one. It connects through the standard ESPHome API, so Home Assistant finds it like any other ESPHome device, with no MQTT, no HACS, and no custom integration needed.

Developer: knoop7 (based on the original Ava by brownard) · License: NOASSERTION (open source) · Price: Free

Before you start: install Home Assistant with ESPHome support enabled on your network, since Ava connects to Home Assistant as a discovered ESPHome device. No MQTT or HACS setup is required.

Key features

• Voice: on-device C++ wake word engine with echo cancellation, voiceprint recognition, and ambient sound detection for things like glass break or a baby crying
• Bluetooth: ESPHome BLE proxy with IRK private address resolution and screen-off scanning, replacing a standalone ESP32 proxy
• Audio: LAN room-to-room intercom and Sendspin multi-room sync with Music Assistant for synced, lossless audio across rooms
• Display: floating overlays for clock, weather, media, and quick switches that sit above whatever app you're using, plus an optional Home Launcher mode
• Mods: load extra modules at runtime from an offline ZIP, such as a DLNA renderer, AirPlay receiver, Edge TTS, offline STT, or Zigbee gateway, without touching the core app

Why isn’t Ava Pro on Google Play?

Ava Pro is published by its developer on GitHub only. It is not on F-Droid, and it is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, which does not permit redistributing modified copies through other stores.

Is Ava Pro safe?

The README does not state the app's license as fully open source (NOASSERTION/CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, non-commercial, no modified redistribution), but releases and source are published openly on the developer's own GitHub repo. It is a native background service with floating overlays and runs voice, camera, and sensor processing on-device, so check the permissions it asks for during setup, especially if you enable the camera or Bluetooth proxy modules. Ava Pro comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.

How to install

1. Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
3. Open the file and tap Install.

FAQ

Is Ava Pro free

The README does not list a price. It is distributed as a direct APK download from GitHub Releases, and the developer has a Buy Me a Coffee link for optional support.

How do I connect Ava Pro to Home Assistant

Install the APK, open Home Assistant, and Ava will appear in the list of discovered ESPHome devices. Click Add to pair it, no manual integration setup needed.

What Android versions and devices does it support

Android 5.0 through 16. Because the core engine is native C++ rather than a browser wrapper, it runs with low idle CPU use on older Fire tablets, retired phones, car infotainment systems, smart mirrors, and single-board computers.

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