What is the Hermes Voice Agent and How Does It Work?
The Hermes Voice Agent is a voice-controlled AI assistant that lives inside Agent OS, a dashboard for AI agents. You say the wake word "APOLLO" and it wakes up. It can answer questions, run tasks, remember things, and even control your computer.
It works by using speech-to-text to hear you, then it thinks, then it answers in a natural voice. It is fast and feels like talking to Jarvis from Iron Man. You can run it on Windows or Mac.
Main Features of the Hermes Voice Agent
APOLLO has several key features that make it useful:
- Voice wake word – Say "APOLLO" from across the room and it activates.
- App builder – Speak a request and APOLLO builds simple apps or pages for you.
- Browser control – In agent mode, APOLLO can open websites or interact with web pages.
- Memory – It saves what you tell it in Obsidian, so it remembers later.
- Morning briefing – It reads a daily summary of your tasks, focus, and headlines.
- War mode – A full-screen mode for a second monitor, with history on the side.
These features work together to let you run tasks hands-free.
How to Set Up the Hermes Voice Agent
To get started with APOLLO, follow these steps:
- Get the Agent OS zip file from the AI Profit Boardroom (aiprofitboardroom.com).
- Install Agent OS on your Windows or Mac computer.
- Run the setup and plug in the Hermes Voice Agent (APOLLO).
- Open the video tutorial or step-by-step guide to configure it.
- Set up your morning brief and memory connection.
- Test the wake word by saying "APOLLO" and asking a simple question.
The whole setup is ready to install, so you do not build it from scratch.
How to Use Hermes Voice Agent: Examples Shown
In the episode, Julian demonstrated several ways to use APOLLO. First, he asked it for a joke, and it told a dad joke about a scarecrow. Then he asked for a good Chinese word, and it suggested "thank you".
Next, he spoke an app into existence. He said "build a snake game" and it did. Then he asked for a 24-hour countdown timer, and it built that too. It shows a preview on the screen.
For browser control, he switched to agent mode and said "open juliangoldy.com", and the page opened without any clicks. He also showed how to ask for a morning brief and have it read aloud.
You can also ask APOLLO to remember things, like a workshop topic, and recall it later.
Results and Speed of the Hermes Voice Agent
In testing, APOLLO answered quickly with no long pauses. Julian said it is faster than Siri in his experience. He built a snake game and a countdown timer in moments.
It also opened a website instantly on voice command. The morning brief showed his suggested focus, action items, and headlines. The memory updated just two minutes before he checked.
Because it saves every build, you can see a list of recent builds with timestamps like 30 minutes ago or 7 minutes ago. This shows it keeps track of everything you create.
Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid with Hermes Voice Agent
Here are some practical tips from the episode:
- Use a second monitor with war mode to keep APOLLO visible all day.
- Ask for a brief every Monday to plan your week.
- Keep old briefs as a self-writing diary.
- Use the memory for names, plans, and quick ideas.
One limit: APOLLO is still an AI, so it may not handle complex tasks beyond what it shows. Avoid asking for things that need deep programming or live data.
Also, do not forget to set up your morning brief early, or you might miss the benefit.
Who Should Use the Hermes Voice Agent and Why It Matters
This tool is for business owners and creators who want to save time and work hands-free. Instead of typing, you can speak tasks and let APOLLO handle them.
It matters because most people still type everything. A voice agent that runs on your own computer gives you an early advantage. Julian says this window will not stay open forever, so starting early puts you ahead.
You can get Agent OS with APOLLO inside the AI Profit Boardroom, which includes tutorials, coaching calls, and a prompt library.
How to Get the Hermes Voice Agent and Related Tools
To get APOLLO, go to aiprofitboardroom.com or use the link in the description. You get the Agent OS zip file, a video tutorial, a step-by-step guide, and the last update date.
You also get access to daily tutorials, four coaching calls a week, a prompt library, and a member map. The community is active, so help is available.
Additionally, there are two tools that work well with APOLLO: HERMES Oracle for trending news and content ideas, and HERMES ASTROZ for competitor watchlists and content inspiration.
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