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 was actually on my side. Something that helped me, not helped 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 because I believe everyone deserves technology that respects them.
Where we're headed
Viola is already useful. It syncs music across every room in your house. It connects to your music, your calendar, your email. It doesn't just answer questions, it handles tasks. And it does all of this without the baggage. Smart home control, mobile apps, and a plugin ecosystem are next.
This isn't a startup chasing funding. It's one person building the assistant I always wanted, and sharing it with everyone who feels the same way.