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How HAudio handles your data. The short version: your audio stays on your own network, and we don't collect personal information.

Last updated: August 23, 2026 App ID: net.haudio

Key summary

HAudio is a local-first application. We do not collect, transmit, store, track, sell, or share any personal information, voice recordings, or location data.

Audio stays localStreams go straight from Home Assistant to your device over your LAN.
No accountPurchases are checked with an anonymous identifier.
Nothing to deleteSettings live on your device and are erased when you uninstall.

1Introduction

HAudio ("we", "our", or "the app", application ID net.haudio) turns your Android device into a dedicated wireless speaker for Home Assistant. This Privacy Policy explains how our application processes data.

2Local Network Communication

HAudio operates locally over your home Wi-Fi network using the native ESPHome media player protocol:

  • Audio streams and playback commands are exchanged directly between your local Home Assistant server and your Android device.
  • No audio streams, audio files, or playback metadata are transmitted outside your local area network (LAN).
  • All local server operations remain 100% private to your local environment.

3Third-Party Services & SDKs

HAudio integrates only trusted third-party SDKs necessary for app stability and processing optional in-app purchases:

Google Play In-App BillingProcesses payments for HAudio Pro subscriptions and lifetime licenses. Payment details are handled directly and securely by Google Play. (Google Privacy Policy)
RevenueCatValidates receipt tokens and manages active subscription/lifetime entitlements using an anonymous identifier. (RevenueCat Privacy Policy)
Firebase CrashlyticsCollects anonymous crash diagnostics and technical device metadata exclusively to fix bugs and improve app stability. (Firebase Privacy Policy)

4Device Permissions Used

HAudio requests only the minimal permissions required to function as a persistent smart home audio player:

  • INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Required to establish local TCP connections with Home Assistant.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE: Required to broadcast mDNS discovery beacons so Home Assistant automatically finds the device.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK: Required to keep the audio service running smoothly in the background when the screen turns off.
  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required on Android 13+ to show the persistent playback notification and controls.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Required to optionally restart the background audio player service when your device boots up.

5Data Retention & Deletion

Because HAudio does not collect or store personal user data on external servers, there is no user data to retain or delete. All app settings are stored strictly on your local device storage and are completely erased when you uninstall the app or clear app data.

6Children's Privacy

HAudio does not address anyone under the age of 13 and does not collect any personal information from children.

7Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:

support@haudio.net haudio.net