Beta docs

Quickstart

Full details: BETA-INSTALL.md. Help: TROUBLESHOOTING.md.

1. Get a laptop ready: 64-bit, about 2015 or newer, 8 GB RAM (4 GB works slowly), 32 GB free disk, a mic and speaker (a USB speakerphone is best), Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2. Install Debian 12 or 13 (minimal "netinst", no desktop). The whole laptop is Walter's.
3. Run the line from your invite email as a user with sudo: curl -fsSL https://releases.wallter.app/install.sh | sudo bash -s -- --invite YOUR-CODE It checks the download's fingerprint and signature, then installs (15 to 40 minutes).
4. Reboot. The setup wizard appears on Walter's screen. Scan its QR code with your phone (same Wi-Fi); your phone drives the rest.
5. Name your Walter, set your town (for weather) and the time zone.
6. Test the mic and speaker: play the test sound, say "Hey Walter" at the meter.
7. Connect his brain: sign in with Claude on Walter's own screen (keyboard needed), or use your own Anthropic API key. Walter never sees your Claude password.
8. Choose privacy settings: camera, cloud speech, recognition and admin rights are all off unless you tick them. Optional: connect Google, follow podcasts, pick your teams, request Cloud Link.
9. Pair your phone: scan the 6-digit pairing QR. On iPhone, add it to the Home Screen.
10. Say hello: "Hey Walter, hello." Then try "What's the weather?", "Add milk to the shopping list" and "Remind me in 10 minutes to stretch."

Every step can be skipped and redone later: app > Settings > Setup > Revisit setup steps. Something wrong? App > Settings > Feedback, or reply to your invite email.

From the Walter repository (docs/QUICKSTART.md). Something unclear? Write to [email protected].