Interrupt with the wake word
Talk naturally, even while NOVA is speaking
Say “Hey NOVA” and ask about the weather or something you're curious about. You can say it again while NOVA is speaking to interrupt without waiting.
“Hey NOVA”
NOVA / FEATURES
Here's what you can do with NOVA.
Start a conversation, set a timer and make NOVA feel right for you.
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Available on NOVA today.
ON YOUR NOVA Recently added
NOVA now has a device timer. Update to firmware 1.1.33 or later to use it.
Based on the shared firmware updates dated October 7, 2026 NEW · Firmware 1.1.33
Set a timer and hear the alert
The remaining time appears at the bottom of the display. When time runs out, NOVA sounds an alert. Press the square button or say “Hey NOVA” to stop it.
“Set a timer for five minutes”
Listening and speaking expressions
Meet four expressive characters
Meet MINT, BLUE, PINK and YELLOW. Their on-screen eyes change color and move as NOVA listens and speaks. BLUE's eyebrows and moustache have also been refined.
Brightness settings are retained
Adjust the sound and display
Use the volume buttons to adjust the sound and set the screen brightness to suit you. Your brightness setting stays in place after a restart.
“Turn the volume down” “Make the screen brighter”
Connect through Dot Station
NOVA remembers your Wi-Fi
NOVA first connects to the Wi-Fi you set up in the app. If it cannot connect, it also tries other saved networks.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Wireless updates · OTA
Update NOVA wirelessly
OTA updates bring new features and improvements to the device. NOVA can receive available updates while connected to the internet.
Voice conversation requires an internet connection. New to NOVA? Follow the setup guide ↗ to get started.
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Connect your Google services, too.
CONNECTED SERVICESConnect your Google account in Dot Station to use these integrations. This section follows the existing user guide.
Calendar
Ask about your schedule, or create, change and cancel events by talking to NOVA.
“What's on my calendar today?”Check recent mail, or describe what you want to send and create an email draft.
“Do I have any new mail?”Files
View or read files shared through the app, save a note or edit a file.
“Save this as a note”Creating events, sending mail and saving new files may require confirmation in the app before execution.
Need a hand? Contact our KakaoTalk support channel ↗
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More possibilities are on the way. PLANNED
COMING SOONThese are experiences we plan to develop. They are not all available on the current V0 beta device.
PLANNED 02
Economy briefing
ECONOMY BRIEFING
Hear an overview of the economy based on official sources, compare perspectives and get plain-language explanations of unfamiliar terms.
“Why did the exchange rate move today?”
“Explain the policy interest rate simply”
“Explain the policy interest rate simply”
LIMIT Stock recommendations and trading decisions are not provided.
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Think aloud and prepare for a conversation
THINK ALOUD
Talk through a tangled idea, or work out what to say before a difficult conversation.
“Can you listen while I sort out my thoughts?”
“How should I bring this up tomorrow?”
“How should I bring this up tomorrow?”
LIMIT This does not replace psychological counseling, treatment or diagnosis.
PLANNED 04
Language coach
LANGUAGE COACH
Practice conversations through role-play, refine expressions and revisit phrases you have learned.
“Let's practice ordering at a cafe in English”
“Make my last sentence sound more natural”
“Make my last sentence sound more natural”
PLANNED 05
Life Scout
SITUATIONAL RECIPE
Get practical guides for situations such as travel, transport, wellness and exercise: plan a route, organize sleep or meal notes, or prepare questions for a doctor.
“Plan my route for this weekend”
“Help me list questions for my doctor”
“Help me list questions for my doctor”
LIMIT Health support is limited to non-diagnostic wellness guidance.
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Creator Studio
MAKE SOMETHING
Turn conversations into drafts, plans and lists, then refine them into useful outputs.
“Turn our discussion into a draft”
“Make an outline from this”
“Make an outline from this”
LABS
Some entertainment features, such as fortune-telling, are being explored in the Labs / Entertainment track and are not included in the core features. Share ideas for future features in the survey or our KakaoTalk support channel.