1. No Account Required for Local Workflows
Download the app, choose a local model, and start a private conversation. Local chat history and project files stay in app-managed storage on your device.
2. Choose local or cloud for each task
On Device AI lets you keep a workflow local or explicitly configure a cloud provider when a remote model is useful.
| Feature | Local workflow in On Device AI | Optional cloud workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Where processing happens | On your device with a compatible local model | At the provider you deliberately configure |
| Connection | Can work after the required model is downloaded | Requires the provider's network service |
| Privacy policy | Local processing, no account required, no analytics or telemetry | Subject to the provider and settings you choose |
| Cost | Free download; optional Pro features may apply | May require provider credentials or billing |
3. Optional Cloud Providers
When a task needs a remote model, configure your own cloud provider. You decide which conversations use cloud models. Read the Privacy Policy before connecting a provider.
4. Notes, Search, and Automation
Use Knowledge Libraries for private documents, Text Notes for quick capture, AI Search for source-backed research, and Shortcuts for common speech or note workflows.