v0.9.2

Important

Due to an issue in v0.9.0, auto update is broken and this release will not prompt on the device to update the app version. We are very sorry for this but this v0.9.2 version does fix the issue for future version updates.

The apk can be installed from the link below using the device browser or you can download it and use adb to install.

Download the apk from vaca-0.9.2.apk

New features & improvements

• Added: Support for launching apps via dahsboard - thanks @popy2k14
• Added: German translation - thanks @danielrheinbay
• Added: Turkish translation - thanks @muminkoykiran
• Added: Experimental screensaver switch to blank screen without turning screen off
• Improved: settings changes only send actual setting that changed

Bug fixes

• Fixed: App update prompt was broken
• Fixed: App failed to load on SD7/8/10 due to lack of support for device admin
• Fixed: Screen timeout stopped working on some devices
• Fixed: Last motion detection timeout could show future time
• Fixed: Raw value proximity sensors did not trigger screen on - thanks @Kirmas
• Fixed: Bump sensor would constantly trigger on some devices - added sensitivity setting

Full Changelog: v0.9.0...v0.9.2

v0.9.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.9.0 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.9.0 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt, the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.9.0.apk

New features & improvements

• Added advanced gain function see wiki
• Added Voice enhancer function see wiki
• Added ability to edit the Device UUID in the app
• Improved screen off/on control. Requires the VACA app to be granted Device Admin permissisons
• Added screen switch which will replace the wake screen and sleep screen buttons in a future version
• Added error sound for response errors. Only applies if a wake word sound it set

Bug fixes

• Fixed: App could run 2 instances of wake word detection in some cases
• Fixed: Device could start with a black screen in some circumstances
• Fixed: Media player could stop working in some circumstances due to not being released correctly

Full Changelog: v0.8.2...v0.9.0

v0.8.2

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.8.2 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.8.2 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt, the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.8.2.apk

New features & improvements

• Added: DND switch now reflects state on device
• Improved: Screen on/off handling

Bug fixes

• Fixed: motion detection sensor not reporting detection - issue #102
• Fixed: wake word detection stops - issue #104
• Fixed: media player stops playing after 3-4 songs on MA 2.7+ - issue #120
• Plus general minor stabilty fixes

Full Changelog: v0.8.1...v0.8.2

v0.8.1

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.8.1 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.8.1 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt, the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.8.1.apk

New features & improvements

• Added: motion detection sensitivity setting - issue #88
• Changed: Start on boot replaced with message to add as launcher on A10+ - issue #87

Bug fixes

• Fixed: mic mute was non functional - issue #90
• Fixed: adding custom wake words relies on debug apk - issue #95

Full Changelog: v0.8.0...v0.8.1

v0.8.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.8.0 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.8.0 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt, the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.8.0.apk

New features & improvements

• Added camera motion detection - #1
• Added screen on with motion, proximity and bump detection - #1
• Added ability to run without wake word detection by setting wake word to None - #82
• Refactored audio in and wake word detection to use less resources
• Added stability and app crash recovery improvements - #79, #80
• Added Wifi monitor and reset function (Android below v10) to help improve some TSVs stability - #54
• Added screen state sensor (on or off) - #55
• Added current path sensor for webview - #67

Bug fixes

• Fixed DND permissions keep requesting when not available - #70
• Fixed app crash if write settings permission not set - #72

Full Changelog: v0.7.0...v0.8.0

v0.7.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.7.0 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.7.0 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt, the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.7.0.apk

New features & improvements

• Added screen sleep
• Added wake screen on wake word
• Added interupt responses and built-in alarm using wakeword
• Added ability to set VACA as home app
• Dark mode sets app theme colours for improved webpage support

Bug fixes

• Stability improvements
• Visual improvements to screen wake (no longer shows blue background flash)
• Fix 404 error issue caused by duplicate / when using internal url from HA

Full Changelog: v0.6.1...v0.7.0

v0.6.1

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.6.1 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.6.1 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt. the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.6.1.apk

Bug fixes

• Integration version incorrectly reporting
• Custom wake words not detected on Android 10+. See Wiki for updated instructions -> Custom Wake Words

Full Changelog: v0.6.0...v0.6.1

v0.6.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.6.0 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.6.0 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt. the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.6.0.apk

New features & improvements

• Added zoom control for webview - see Wiki Zoom Control
• Improved webview load performance
• Added alarm sound on device (for future planned functionality but useable for own automations if desired)
• Added custom wake word support - see Wiki -> Custom Wake Words

Bug fixes

• Webview stability improvements

Full Changelog: v0.5.0...v0.6.0

v0.5.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.5.0 first. Your devices will then prompt to update to v0.5.0 instead of having to download the apk manually. Note: this does require your device has access to this repo and is not blocked from internet access.

Any issues updating via the prompt. the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.5.0.apk

New features & improvements

• Added a screen wake button to wake a sleeping screen until the sleep timeout set on the device - issue #37

Bug fixes

• Resolved issues with ask a question not waiting for response
• Fixed app crash caused by trying to stopping mdns when not running
• Webview stability improvements

Full Changelog: v0.4.0...v0.5.0

v0.4.0

Important

Please ensure that the integration is updated to v0.4.0 and the app to v0.4.1, otherwise you may experience issues.

The integration can be updated via HACs and the apk can be downloaded from the link below.

Download the apk from vaca-0.4.1.apk

New features & improvements

• Updated UI look and feel
• Added in app updates for all new releases after this one - issue #19
• Added conversation continuation if response is a question
• Added support for SSL with self signed certificates - issue #24

Bug fixes

• Fixed screen would not rotate on orientation on some devices - issue #25
• Fixed selecting assistant, speech detection or noice suppression options had no effect - issue #28
• Fixed logout in HA had no effect on a VACA device - issue #32
• Fixed unpairing device would not clear authentication causing hang on authentication to new HA instance
• A number of other minor fixes/code improvements

Full Changelog: v0.3.4...v0.4.0