Omi
AI that sees your screen, listens to your conversations and tells you what to do
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What is Omi?
Omi is an open-source AI wearable device that records your conversations and meetings, then transforms them into searchable transcripts, summaries, action items, and memories. The device works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and any browser, allowing you to stay focused and present during meetings, classes, or daily chats while Omi captures everything. Later, you can search, ask, share, or export the captured content with real privacy and control.
Key features include capturing everything with transcription in 25+ languages supporting mono/multi-speaker recognition and translation, auto-generating summaries/tasks/memories, and working both online and offline. The recall system lets you search across summaries, tasks, and memories, ask Omi AI (which is context-aware with web search), get daily recaps, visualize memory connections through Brain Map, and tap-talk-answer for instant responses. Automation features include syncing action items with favorite apps, custom summary templates, an App Marketplace with thousands of tools, folders & favorites, and quick share for transcripts.
Omi is designed for professionals, students, and anyone who wants to remember everything in their work and personal life. It's particularly useful for people who attend many meetings, take voice memos, want to capture daily conversations, or need to search through past conversations later. The open-source nature appeals to developers who want to build custom apps, extend functionality, or run the system locally for maximum privacy.
Omi pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Omi device costs $89 USD one-time purchase, which includes the Omi Device, Charger, Silicone Cover, and Neck Cord. Omi offers a Basic (Free) plan with 1,200 minutes of listening per month plus unlimited words transcribed, unlimited insights, and unlimited memories. The Unlimited Plan has no monthly listening limit and includes unlimited transcription, insights, and memory storage. Unlimited Plan pricing: Annual Unlimited is $199/year ($16/month with 2 months free), Monthly Unlimited is $19/month. Even exceeding the 1,200-minute limit, Omi continues recording but analysis may be limited until minutes reset. There's also a Freemium plan coming soon with unlimited minutes for free by optionally allowing data use for third-party AI training.
Omi pros
- Open-source hardware and software with full customization
- Records conversations and meetings automatically
- 25+ languages with mono/multi-speaker support
- Works online and offline without connection
- Searchable transcripts and memories
- Auto-generates summaries and action items
- Context-aware AI chat with web search
- Daily Recap feature for day-at-a-glance view
- Brain Map visualizes memory connections
- App Marketplace with thousands of tools
- Syncs action items with favorite apps
- Custom summary templates available
- Apple Watch recording support
- SOC 2 and HIPAA enterprise security
- Can run locally for cloud-free privacy
- Custom vocabulary/jargon for higher accuracy
- Full easy export of all data
- 9,000+ member community on Discord
- Android, iOS, Mac, and web app support
- Speech Profiles for precision recognition
Omi cons
- Requires wearing a physical pendant/device
- Basic plan limited to 1,200 listening minutes per month
- Device costs $89 upfront purchase price
- Unlimited plan requires subscription at $19/month or $199/year
- Battery life varies 24 hours to few days depending on usage
- Cloud storage required for full features unless self-hosted
- Learning curve for all advanced features
- May not work well in very noisy environments
- Limited to audio recording only (no video)
- Requires Bluetooth connection to mobile device
Frequently asked questions about Omi
What is Omi and what does it do?
Omi is the world's most advanced open-source AI wearable that captures, transcribes, and manages your conversations effortlessly. It records your conversations and meetings and turns them into searchable transcripts, summaries, action items, and memories. Omi works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and any browser, letting you stay focused during meetings while capturing everything for later search, ask, share, or export.
Is Omi open source?
Yes, Omi is 100% open source. The hardware designs, firmware, mobile app, and backend are all open source and customizable. You can build your own device, flash custom firmware, develop your own apps, and even run the system locally on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy control.
What's included in the Omi device box?
The Omi device box includes: a Charger, the Omi Device itself, a Silicone Cover, and a Neck Cord that lets you wear it as a necklace with the silicone cover. The device is a small audio-only wearable pendant that connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
How many languages does Omi support?
Omi supports 25+ languages with both mono-speaker and multi-speaker recognition, plus translation capabilities. It also features Speech Profiles for precision recognition and allows custom vocabulary/jargon setup for higher accuracy with specialized terminology.
Can I use Omi without internet connection?
Yes, Omi works both online and offline. You can record live with internet connection or record without a connection. The device can capture audio offline, though some AI features like cloud transcription and AI chat may require internet. You can also choose to run locally for cloud-free operation.
What is the difference between Basic and Unlimited plans?
The only difference is how much Omi can listen per month. Basic plan gives 1,200 minutes of listening per month with unlimited words transcribed, unlimited insights, and unlimited memories within that allowance. Unlimited plan has no monthly listening limit - you can record as much as you want. All other features remain fully unlocked in both plans.
How do I build my own Omi device?
You can build your own Omi device by following the open-source build guide. First, use the Buying Guide to get the components you need, then follow the step-by-step Build Guide for assembly instructions. After assembly, you'll need to install firmware on your device using the Flash device guide. All hardware designs, firmware, and instructions are available on GitHub.
What privacy and security features does Omi have?
Omi is privacy-first with enterprise-level security including SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance. Your data is protected with TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest. You can run locally to go cloud-free if you prefer, export all your data easily, and delete specific items or everything whenever you want. Your data stays yours with full control.
How do I get the Omi mobile app?
Download the Omi mobile app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. The app is called 'Friend AI Wearable' and is required to pair with your Omi device via Bluetooth, customize settings, view transcripts, search memories, and access all AI features. The app is free to download with optional subscription for unlimited cloud features.
What integrations and apps can I use with Omi?
Omi has an App Marketplace with thousands of tools and 22+ integrations including calendar, email, and health apps. You can sync action items with your favorite task management apps, create custom no-code AI apps with one-click, build your own plugins and integrations using the API and MCP Server, and even publish your own apps to the Omi App Store as paid or free offerings.