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Omi DevKit 2

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Overview

DevKit 2 is the upgraded version of the Omi wearable, adding significant new capabilities while keeping the familiar necklace form factor.

<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="8GB Storage" icon="hard-drive"> Onboard storage for standalone recording </Card> <Card title="Built-in Speaker" icon="volume-high"> Audio feedback and notifications </Card> <Card title="Programmable Button" icon="circle-play"> Replaces on/off switch for more control </Card> <Card title="Standalone Mode" icon="wifi-slash"> Record without phone connection </Card> </CardGroup> <Info> See the [announcement on X](https://twitter.com/kodjima33/status/1821324066651041837) for more details about the new features. </Info>

What's New in DevKit 2

FeatureDevKit 1DevKit 2
ProcessorXiao nRF52840Xiao nRF52840
StorageNone8GB onboard
SpeakerNoYes
ButtonOn/Off switchProgrammable button
Standalone RecordingNoYes
Form FactorNecklaceNecklace
<Note> While DevKit 2 can record in standalone mode, you still need to connect it to the Omi app for transcription processing. </Note>

How to Get It

<Card title="Order DevKit 2" icon="cart-shopping" href="https://omi.me/products/omi-dev-kit-2"> Purchase an assembled DevKit 2 from the official Based Hardware store </Card>

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 2 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+DK2). 
Look for releases tagged with `DK2` for DevKit 2 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 1" icon="microchip" href="/doc/hardware/DevKit1"> Original DevKit version </Card> <Card title="Omi Consumer" icon="circle-dot" href="/doc/hardware/OmiConsumer"> Consumer version of Omi </Card> <Card title="Firmware Guide" icon="code" href="/doc/developer/firmware/Compile_firmware"> Compile custom firmware </Card> <Card title="App Setup" icon="mobile" href="/doc/get_started/introduction"> Get started with the Omi app </Card> </CardGroup>