Fact · Voice and AI
Home Assistant says only Ollama models that support tools may control Home Assistant, so a model without tool support can answer questions but cannot act on devices.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Only models that support Tools may control Home Assistant.”
Ollama integration, Home Assistant project, Home Assistant, 2026, Controlling Home Assistant.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is the check to make before you pick a model for voice control with a local server.
- What it does not show
- The list of models that support tools changes as Ollama adds models, so check the model's page before you install it.