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Omi DevKit 1

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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.

<CardGroup cols={3}> <Card title="Xiao nRF52840" icon="microchip"> Low-power Bluetooth SoC </Card> <Card title="Rechargeable Battery" icon="battery-full"> Built-in LiPo battery </Card> <Card title="Necklace Form Factor" icon="circle-dot"> Wearable pendant design </Card> </CardGroup>

How to Get It

<Tabs> <Tab title="Buy Assembled" icon="cart-shopping"> If you didn't get the original Omi DevKit from the Kickstarter campaign, you can purchase it from the Based Hardware website. 
<Card title="Omi DevKit 2" icon="shopping-bag" href="https://www.omi.me/products/omi-dev-kit-2">
  Purchase the latest DevKit from the official store
</Card>

<Note>
DevKit 1 is no longer available for purchase. DevKit 2 is the recommended option for new users.
</Note>
</Tab> <Tab title="Build Your Own" icon="screwdriver-wrench"> If you prefer to assemble the device yourself, follow our comprehensive build guide. 
<Card title="Build Guide" icon="hammer" href="/doc/assembly/Build_the_device">
  Step-by-step instructions for assembling your own device
</Card>
</Tab> </Tabs>

Firmware

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

<Steps> <Step title="Install the Omi App"> Download from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omi-ai-wearable/id6502156163) or [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.friend.ios) </Step> <Step title="Connect Your Device"> Pair your DevKit 1 via Bluetooth </Step> <Step title="Check for Updates"> The app will notify you when firmware updates are available </Step> </Steps>

Manual Firmware Update

<AccordionGroup> <Accordion title="Download Pre-built Firmware" icon="download"> Download a pre-built firmware version from the [Omi GitHub Releases](https://github.com/BasedHardware/omi/releases?q=release_firmware+DK1). 
Look for releases tagged with `DK1` for DevKit 1 compatibility.
</Accordion> <Accordion title="Compile Firmware Yourself" icon="code"> For advanced users who want to customize the firmware: 
<Card title="Firmware Compilation Guide" icon="terminal" href="/doc/developer/firmware/Compile_firmware">
  Learn how to build firmware from source
</Card>
</Accordion> </AccordionGroup>
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="DevKit 2" icon="microchip" href="/doc/hardware/DevKit2"> Upgraded version with more storage and speaker </Card> <Card title="Build Guide" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/doc/assembly/Build_the_device"> Assemble your own Omi device </Card> <Card title="Buying Guide" icon="cart-shopping" href="/doc/assembly/Buying_Guide"> Parts list and sourcing information </Card> <Card title="App Setup" icon="mobile" href="/doc/get_started/introduction"> Get started with the Omi app </Card> </CardGroup>