How it works

From download to "Hey Venus"

A simple walkthrough, with screenshots of each step.

1. Install 2. Add AI 3. Talk 4. Create 5. Personalise 6. Shortcuts 7. Phone control 8. Updates

Step 1

Install Venus

Run VenusAI-Setup-1.2.1.exe

If Windows shows a blue box saying "Windows protected your PC", choose More info and then Run anyway.

Follow the tour

The installer explains the main features with pictures. Press Next to continue.

Choose extras

Desktop shortcut, Start with Windows, and Ollama for free local AI. Anything Venus needs, such as WebView2, is installed for you.

Finish

Leave "Launch Venus AI" ticked and press Finish. Venus opens and asks a few easy questions.

Step 2

Connect an AI

Open Settings, then AI models. Each provider has a card.

Press Get key to open the provider's key page
Paste the key, then press Check. A green tag means it works
Pick a model from the list, or leave it on Automatic
For free, private AI, install Ollama and pick a model

Tip: If a key stops working, for example because it has run out of credit, Venus tells you and switches to another provider you have set up.

Step 3

Talk to Venus

Say any wake phrase: "Venus", "Hey Venus", "Okay Venus", "Hi Venus" or "Hello Venus", followed by your question.

Background noise is filtered out, and Venus learns how loud your room is
She waits until you have finished speaking
Talk over her to interrupt; she stops and listens
Choose her voice in Settings, then Voice, including ElevenLabs voices

Step 4

Create something

Open Create in the sidebar. Choose Photo, Video or Document, type your idea, and press Create.

Tip: You can also just ask in chat: "Make a poster for my bake sale".

Step 5

Make it yours

Settings, then Appearance: pick one of 11 themes, or switch on "Your own colours" and choose a gradient or solid accent and background.

Step 6

Keyboard shortcuts

`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`V`	Show or hide Venus
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`Space`	Talk now
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`L`	Look at my screen
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`Q`	Quick ask
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`W`	Floating widget
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`S`	Stop talking
`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`M`	Mute the microphone

Change them in Settings, then Shortcuts. Press the box, then press your new keys.

Step 7

Control your PC from your phone

Sign in on the PC

Settings, then Account. Use email, Google, GitHub or Microsoft.

Turn on Remote control

Settings, then Remote control. Give your PC a name.

Open Venus Remote on your phone

Go to venusai.nezilio.com/app and sign in with the same account. Add it to your home screen.

Connect

Pick your PC and press "View screen". Accept the request on the PC. Tap to click and use the keyboard button to type.

Good to know: The picture goes directly from your PC to your phone. On some strict work or school networks a direct connection is not possible. Quick commands such as lock, mute and volume still work there.

Step 8

Updates install themselves

Venus checks for new versions, such as 1.2, and asks before installing. Every update is signed, and Venus checks the signature before she runs it. You can change this in Settings, then Updates.

Download Venus 1.2.1