Why I built Viola
I got tired of asking my voice assistant a simple question and getting a sales pitch in return. "By the way, here's a deal on..." No. I just wanted to know the weather.
I got tired of feeling like I paid to put a salesman in my kitchen. I wanted something that felt like it was actually on my team—really here to help me, not help itself to my data.
So I built something different.
What Viola is
Viola is a voice assistant that actually works for you. Your voice never leaves your device. There are no ads, no upsells, no corporate agenda. Just a tool that helps when you need it and stays quiet when you don't.
Right now, it's just me—one developer in Wisconsin, building this in my spare time because I believe everyone deserves technology that respects them.
Where we're headed
Viola is still a work in progress, but it's already useful. It works with YouTube Music and Google Calendar, handles everyday questions, and does the things you'd expect from a home assistant—just without the baggage. And I'm not stopping there. Apple Music, Spotify improvements, and multi-room audio are all in the works.
This isn't a startup chasing funding or an exit. It's a passion project with a simple goal: build the assistant I always wanted, and share it with everyone who feels the same way.