docs/doc/get_started/introduction.mdx
Experience the future of communication with the world's most advanced open-source AI wearable. Omi captures, transcribes, and manages your conversations effortlessly, giving you the power to stay focused and productive.
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="100% Open Source" icon="code-branch"> Hardware, firmware, app, and backend - everything is open source and customizable </Card> <Card title="Privacy First" icon="shield-check"> Your data stays yours - self-host or use our secure cloud infrastructure </Card> </CardGroup> <CardGroup cols={4}> <Card title="Extended Battery Life" icon="battery-full"> 24 hours to a few days, depending on device </Card> <Card title="Live Transcription" icon="microphone"> Real-time speech-to-text capture </Card> <Card title="AI Memory" icon="brain"> Remembers your conversations </Card> <Card title="22+ Integrations" icon="plug"> Calendar, email, health, and more </Card> </CardGroup>New to Omi? Follow these steps to get up and running.
<Steps> <Step title="Get an Omi Device" icon="cart-shopping"> [Buy a pre-built device](https://omi.me/products/friend-dev-kit-2) or [build your own](/doc/assembly/Build_the_device) </Step> <Step title="Install the App" icon="mobile"> Download from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/friend-ai-wearable/id6502156163) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friend.ios) </Step> <Step title="Connect & Configure" icon="bluetooth"> Pair your device via Bluetooth and customize your settings </Step> <Step title="Start Recording" icon="play"> Begin capturing and transcribing your conversations! </Step> </Steps>Build on the Omi platform with our comprehensive developer tools.
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="App Setup" icon="mobile" href="/doc/developer/AppSetup"> Set up the Flutter mobile app for development </Card> <Card title="Backend Setup" icon="server" href="/doc/developer/backend/Backend_Setup"> Configure the Python/FastAPI backend </Card> <Card title="Build Apps" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/doc/developer/apps/Introduction"> Create plugins and integrations </Card> <Card title="Firmware" icon="microchip" href="/doc/get_started/Flash_device"> Flash and customize device firmware </Card> </CardGroup>Build or customize your own Omi device from scratch.
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Buying Guide" icon="cart-shopping" href="/doc/assembly/Buying_Guide"> What components you need </Card> <Card title="Build Guide" icon="hammer" href="/doc/assembly/Build_the_device"> Step-by-step assembly instructions </Card> <Card title="Firmware" icon="microchip" href="/doc/get_started/Flash_device"> Install firmware on your device </Card> </CardGroup>- Read our [Contribution Guide](/doc/developer/Contribution)
- Check [current issues](https://github.com/BasedHardware/Omi/issues)
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- [App Development Guide](/doc/developer/apps/Introduction)
- [Chat Tools](/doc/developer/apps/ChatTools)
- [External Triggers](/doc/developer/apps/Integrations)