Fact · Voice and AI
Home Assistant says that shopping lists, naming a timer and broadcasts are not usable with Speech-to-Phrase out of the box.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“More open-ended items such as shopping lists, naming a timer, and broadcasts are not usable out of the box.”
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Open the original- What it measures
- The same page recommends Speech-to-Phrase for home control and Whisper for open speech, which is the basis of the choice in this guide.
- What it does not show
- Describes the default setup. Custom sentences can add some phrases, as the project's README explains.