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Day 4: Customize the Boot Screen for Your EchoKit | The First 30 Days with EchoKit

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(And Today, EchoKit Gets a Personality of Its Own)

In the last three days, we powered up EchoKit, connected it to a local server, and even built the server from source. But today… we’re making it truly yours.

Today, we’re going to customize the boot screen. Think of it as EchoKit’s wardrobe — the first thing you see when it wakes up. And yes, you can "decorate" it as quirky, cute, or technical as you like.

🌱 Why Customize the Boot Screen?​

Sure, the default boot screen with the EchoKit logo works fine. But customizing it gives you:

  • A personal touch — your EchoKit looks exactly how you want it
  • An instant “wow” moment every time it starts
  • A glimpse into how flexible and hackable your device really is

Step 1 — Design Your GIF​

Depending on your EchoKit model, use your favorite image editor to create a GIF:

  • EchoKit Box: 360 × 240 px
  • EchoKit DIY: 240 × 240 px

Keep the GIF under 15 KB so it loads smoothly.

Step 2 — Pair Your EchoKit Device​

Go to https://echokit.dev/setup/ and click Connect to Your EchoKit.

Make sure your device shows the QR code page. If it doesn’t:

  1. Press the RST button
  2. Hold the K0 button until the QR code appears

Now your computer and EchoKit are ready to talk.

Step 3 — Upload Your GIF​

Scroll down to Set Background, upload your GIF, and click Set Background.

Pro Tip: It may take a few seconds to apply, so don’t panic if nothing changes instantly.

Step 4 — Save and Restart​

Finally, click Save Configuration. Your EchoKit will restart, and… voilà! Your custom boot screen is now the first thing it shows when it wakes up.

Today, EchoKit isn’t just a voice assistant or a server anymore — it’s your EchoKit.