Professionals comfortable wearing an always-listening pendant pay $179, then 300 cloud minutes a month before Unlimited.
Kenning's take
What it does
Omi is a small AI pendant worn around the neck that listens to conversations through the day. The Omi app turns what was said into transcripts, summaries and to-do items, and the owner can later search or ask questions about anything the device heard, on phone, Mac or web.
- always-on conversation capture
- summaries and tasks from conversations
- search and ask questions about past conversations
- custom summary templates
- apps for iPhone, Android, Mac and web
Who it suits. Suits professionals and tinkerers who want a searchable record of their conversations and are comfortable wearing an always-listening device.
Key facts
- Made by
- Based Hardware Inc.
- Based in
- United States (San Francisco, per omi.me and Google Play)
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Mac, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- free plan with every Omi: unlimited on-phone transcription plus 300 cloud minutes a month
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Omi pendant | $179 | one-off |
| Unlimited (monthly) | $29.99 | month |
| Unlimited, yearly | $269 | year |
Reviews and write-ups
- TechCrunch 2025-11-21
FAQ
Does Omi need a subscription?
No. Every Omi includes a free plan with unlimited on-phone transcription and 300 cloud minutes a month; Unlimited costs $269 a year.
Does Omi ship to the UK?
Omi says it ships worldwide, with shipping calculated at checkout.
Who makes Omi?
Based Hardware Inc., a San Francisco company.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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