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Overview

DevKit 1 is the original Omi wearable device in a necklace form factor. It connects via Bluetooth to your phone to stream audio data for real-time transcription.

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Low-power Bluetooth SoC

Rechargeable Battery

Built-in LiPo battery

Necklace Form Factor

Wearable pendant design

How to Get It

If you didn’t get the original Omi DevKit from the Kickstarter campaign, you can purchase it from the Based Hardware website.

Omi DevKit 2

Purchase the latest DevKit from the official store
DevKit 1 is no longer available for purchase. DevKit 2 is the recommended option for new users.

Firmware

The recommended way to update your device is through the Omi app’s built-in OTA (Over-The-Air) update feature.
1

Install the Omi App

Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
2

Connect Your Device

Pair your DevKit 1 via Bluetooth
3

Check for Updates

The app will notify you when firmware updates are available

Manual Firmware Update

Download a pre-built firmware version from the Omi GitHub Releases.Look for releases tagged with DK1 for DevKit 1 compatibility.
For advanced users who want to customize the firmware:

Firmware Compilation Guide

Learn how to build firmware from source