# Omi (Consumer Version 1)

> Omi (Consumer Version 1) is an AI recorder by Omi. It is a pendant-style recorder, stores 0.5 GB on the device, has 2 microphones, transcribes 25 languages, includes 300 free minutes of transcription a month, and costs $0 a year in plans at 20 hours a month. Lowest in-stock price on file: $179 at Omi (checked Oct 23, 2026).

- Line: [Omi](https://recordercompare.com/lines/omi/)
- Category: [AI Recorders](https://recordercompare.com/compare/recorder/)
- Status: current
- Data confidence: inferred (last verified 2026-10-23; [what this means](https://recordercompare.com/how-we-compare/#confidence))
- Page: https://recordercompare.com/products/omi/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | not published |  |
| Form factor | pendant | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Ways to wear or carry it | necklace | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Size (L×W×H) | not published |  |
| Weight | not published |  |
| Continuous recording per charge | not published |  |
| Storage on the device | 0.5 GB | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/hardware/OmiConsumer.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Microphones | 2 | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/hardware/OmiConsumer.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| How it records | not published |  |
| Shows when it is recording | not published |  |
| Records without the phone nearby | yes | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Records phone calls | not published |  |
| Transcribes without uploading audio | yes | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Transcription languages | 25 | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Connects by | Bluetooth | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/hardware/OmiConsumer.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Water and dust rating | not published |  |
| Apps | iOS, Android, Web, macOS | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Open source, as published | app, firmware, hardware | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Device SDK (write your own app for the hardware) | open source | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/developer/sdk/sdk.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Developer API for your recordings | public | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/api-reference/introduction.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Connects to | MCP server | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/developer/mcp/introduction.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Exports your audio files | not published |  |
| Free cloud transcription a month | 300 min | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Needs a paid plan to work | no | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Cheapest plan for 20 hours a month, per year | free | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, archive, 2026-10-23) |
| Cheapest plan with no monthly cap, per year | not published |  |
| Plans as the brand lists them | Free: unlimited on-phone transcription plus 300 cloud minutes a month. Pro: $269/yr (full feature set). | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, archive, 2026-10-23) |
| Your recordings used to train AI | only if you opt in | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/policies/privacy-policy) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Where recordings are stored | United States (Google Cloud) | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/policies/privacy-policy) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Encryption the brand states | TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| HIPAA, as the brand states it | states alignment only | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/policies/privacy-policy) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Security certifications the brand states | not published |  |
| Owned by | Based Hardware | [docs.omi.me](https://docs.omi.me/doc/hardware/OmiConsumer.md) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| App and cloud service | running | [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) (brand, page, 2026-10-23) |
| Released | not published |  |
| Warranty | 12 months | [omi.me](https://web.archive.org/web/20261023092446/https://www.omi.me/pages/pricing) (brand, archive, 2026-10-23) |

## Accessories made for this device

- [Omi Wrist Band](https://recordercompare.com/products/omi-wrist-band/) — $29.99
- [Omi Wireless Charger](https://recordercompare.com/products/omi-wireless-charger/) — $29.99

## Where to buy

| Store | Price (USD) | Availability | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omi | $179 | in stock | 2026-10-23 | [View at Omi](https://www.omi.me/products/omi) |

Prices are re-checked weekly; a date more than a month old means the store could not be re-read.

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RecorderCompare compares AI pendants and voice recorders from every brand on cost to run, data handling, support and developer access, with a source for every figure. [How we compare](https://recordercompare.com/how-we-compare/). Data as of 2026-10-29.