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Quick Start with EchoKit

This guide walks you through setting up your EchoKit, which comes pre-assembled and ready to use.

If you would like to get a preview before your EchoKit device arrives, you can use our web-base EchoKit device simulator.

Get familiar with the buttons​

Let’s take a moment to get familiar with the common buttons and ports. The image below gives you a clear overview of them. Learn more about the buttons on Button on Buttons on EchoKit DIY

Step 1: Power up EchoKit​

Use a USB Type-C data cable to connect EchoKit to a power source, such as a battery charger or your computer. The Type-C port is located on the left side of the device.

You will see the QR code display on the EchoKit screen. If not, click on the RST button to restart the device, and then immediately, press and hold the K0 button.

Step 2: Connect EchoKit to Your Computer​

Open a web browser on a desktop computer and go to:
👉 https://echokit.dev/setup/

Make sure that your computer has Bluetooth turned ON.

Click Connect to EchoKit to begin Bluetooth pairing.

Step 3: Configure Wi-Fi and Server​

Once paired via Bluetooth, you’ll be redirected to a setup interface where you can enter:

  • Wi-Fi Network: Your Wi-Fi network name. It MUST be a 2.4G network.
  • Wi-Fi Password: Your Wi-Fi access code
  • EchoKit Server: The IP and port of the EchoKit Server you're connecting to. You can use our hosted servers depending on your location:
    • 🇺🇸 US: ws://indie.echokit.dev/ws
    • 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: ws://hk.echokit.dev/ws
    • 🇸🇬 Singapore: TBD
  • Background Image: Upload a transparent GIF image as the background for the device.

For each field, click the "Write" button after entering the value.

After you are done writing all fields, click K0 button on the EchoKit device.

Step 4: Confirm Setup on EchoKit​

Once configuration is complete, EchoKit will:

  • Display a welcome screen
  • Play a voice greeting like: "Hi there"
  • Show a message like: "Hello Set"

This means your device is ready to use!

Step 5: Start Chatting​

Press the K0 button to start your conversation with EchoKit. The status bar at the top of the screen says "Listening ..." and it is ready to respond to you!

If it says "Idle" or "Speaking" in the status bar at the top of the screen, it cannot hear you and would not respond to you. ;)

  • When it's idle, press the K0 button to start chat mode.
  • When it's speaking, wait until it finishes before talking.

Enjoy your voice AI journey.

TROUBLESHOOTING: If your EchoKit does not respond to you, please try upgrading its software through this guide.