home-assistant.io/source/_includes/voice_assistant/install_esp_firmware.md

{% capture product_name %}{{ include.name | default: page.product_name }}{% endcapture %}

2. To connect the {{ product_name }} to your computer, follow these steps:

   • In the pop-up window, view the available ports.
   • Plug the USB-C cable into the {{ product_name }} and connect it to your computer.{% if page.product_name == 'ESP32-S3-BOX' %}
     • If you have an ESP32-S3-BOX-3, plug it into the box directly, not into the docking station (not into the blue part).
     • Troubleshooting: If your ESP32-S3-BOX-3 does not appear in the list of devices presented by your browser, you need to manually invoke "flash mode":
       • Hold the "boot" button (left side upper button) as you tap the "reset" button (left side lower button)
       • After a few seconds, the ESP32-S3-BOX-3 should appear in the list of USB devices presented by your browser.
       • Follow the steps until step 3. After selecting the Next button, on the S3-Box, tap the "Reset" button again.
       • Then, select the blue Connect button again, select the USB device and follow the prompts to configure the Wi-Fi.{% endif %}
   • In the pop-up window, there should now appear a new entry. Select this USB serial port and select Connect.{% if page.product_name == 'ATOM Echo' %}
   • Troubleshooting: If no new port shows, your system may be missing a driver. Close the pop-up window.
     • In the dialog, select the CH342 driver, install it, then Try again. {% endif %}

3. Select Install Voice Assistant, then Install.

   • Once the installation is complete, select Next.
   • Add the {{ product_name }} to your Wi-Fi:
     • When prompted, select your network from the list and enter the credentials to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
     • Select Connect.
     • The {{ product_name }} now joined your network. Select Add to Home Assistant.

4. This opens the My link to Home Assistant.

   • If you have not used My Home Assistant before, you will need to configure it. If your Home Assistant URL is not accessible on http://homeassistant.local:8123, replace it with the URL to your Home Assistant instance.
   • Open the link.

5. Select OK.

   

6. To add the newly discovered device, select the {{ product_name }} from the list.

   • Add your {{ product_name }} to a room and select Finish.

7. You should now see the ESPHome integration.