Omi

What is Omi?

Omi is a wearable AI notetaker pendant, about 2.5 by 1.5 cm, made by Based Hardware Inc. It records conversations and turns them into summaries, to-dos and answers you can query later. The vendor says both the software and the hardware are open source, with code on GitHub.

Key capabilities of Omi

• Conversation capture: two microphones, with speech profiles to tell speakers apart.
• Summaries and action items: recaps and to-do lists.
• Ask Omi: ask questions about past conversations.
• Omi App Store: add apps that extend what Omi does.
• Offline recording: records offline and syncs when you reconnect.
• Open source: software and hardware code on GitHub.
• Language support: 25+ languages.

How Omi works

You wear the pendant on a chain or wrist band, or set it on a desk. It records, syncs to the phone app on iOS or Android, and the app transcribes and produces recaps and tasks. Battery life is 10 to 14 hours.

Who uses Omi?

People who want a hands-free memory aid for meetings and everyday conversations, and developers who want to build on open hardware and apps.

Omi pricing

Hardware is $129 for one Omi (listed down from $179), $218 for two and $297 for three, with a $50-per-device discount at checkout. The app has a Free plan with unlimited on-phone transcription and 5 hours of cloud recording per month. Pro is $29.99 per month or $269.91 per year.

Omi alternatives

AudioPen turns voice notes into cleaned-up text, without hardware. Napkin converts text into visuals and diagrams, so it addresses a different task. Supernotes is a note-taking app that does not record conversations.