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Omi Device

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Quick Setup

Charge Your Device

Make sure your Omi device is charged. When you switch it on, there should be a light indicator.
  • Press the button once to turn on the device
  • Look for the LED light to confirm it’s powered on (blue if connected, red if not yet paired)

Download the Omi App

Download the official Omi app from your device’s app store:

App Store

Download for iOS

Play Store

Download for Android
You can also search for “Omi AI” in your app store.

Pair Your Device

  1. Open the Omi app after downloading
  2. Follow the in-app instructions to pair your device
  3. Wait for the Bluetooth connection to establish

Test Transcription

After pairing, test that transcription is working:
  • Speak near your Omi device
  • You should see transcriptions appear in the app
  • If you don’t see transcriptions immediately, wait 30+ seconds
Transcription Example

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Button Controls

Single Tap

Ask a QuestionTap once to start recording a voice question. Tap again when you’re done speaking (or wait 15 seconds). Your answer will appear in Omi chat.

Double Tap

Quick Action (Configurable)Double tap to trigger a quick action. You can choose what it does in Settings → Device Settings → Double Tap Action:
  • End & save conversation (default)
  • Pause / resume recording
  • Star the current conversation

Long Press (3s)

Power OffPress and hold for 3 seconds to turn the device off. Press the button once to turn it back on.

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Light Indicators

Understanding your Omi’s status through LED colors:
ColorStatus
🔴 Solid RedDevice is on but disconnected from your phone
🔵 Solid BlueDevice is on and connected to your phone
🟢 Blinking Green + RedCharging while disconnected
🟢 Blinking Green + BlueCharging while connected
🟢 Solid GreenFully charged (battery ≥ 98%)

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Important: Keep the App Running

Do not kill the app! Once activated, Omi works in the background. You can minimize the app, but if you force-close it (remove the process), transcription will stop and the device will disconnect.

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Features

Live Transcription

Real-time speech-to-text

Conversation Memory

AI-powered recall

Offline Mode

Works without internet

App Marketplace

Extend with apps

Speaker ID

Identifies who’s speaking

Voice Questions

Ask questions hands-free

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Troubleshooting

If you don’t see any light or transcription:
  1. Your device might need firmware - install it here
  2. Make sure the device is charged
  3. Try turning it off and on again
If the issue persists, ask in Discord or contact help@omi.me
  • Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone
  • Try restarting both your phone and the Omi device
  • Ensure the device is charged and powered on
  • Move closer to the device during pairing
  • Wait up to 60 seconds for initial transcription
  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure you’re speaking clearly near the device
  • Try moving the device closer to your mouth
  • Ensure the device is running the latest firmware
  • Check if there are connection issues causing reconnection loops
  • Contact support if battery life is significantly reduced

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Need Help?

Discord Community

Get help from the community and team

Help Center

Browse FAQs and support articles

Build Apps

Create your own Omi integrations

Email Support

Contact help@omi.me

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