Recording & consent

The watch can record conversations as voice notes — meet a collector, tap to record, and get a transcript and summary with follow-up actions you can approve. Recording touches consent law, so it ships with clear controls and an unmistakable recording state.

Recording is disclosed by design

While the watch is recording, it shows an unmistakable recording state — you and anyone watching can see that capture is live. Recording is on by default, paired with disclosure: you are expected to tell people you are recording.

Two-party consent — tell people first

Many places (including much of the US and EU) require everyone in a conversation to consent to being recorded. The safe habit is simple:

• Say you are recording before you start — "I'm going to record this so I can follow up, is that alright?"
• Stop if anyone objects.
• Don't record where people expect privacy.

This is guidance, not legal advice. If you record across regions, check the local rule — consent requirements vary.

Your recording controls

You get two controls, under Settings → Recording in the gallery.

Recording on my devices

Your own switch. Turn it off to stop recording on your devices — the watch won't start the mic. This preference is saved to your account, so it holds on every device you sign in on, not just one.

Recording for this gallery (editors)

Gallery owners and editors get a second switch that turns recording off for every member of the gallery. Use it when a gallery's policy or jurisdiction rules out recording. When it's off, no member can override it — the watch shows that recording is turned off for the gallery.

What happens when recording is off

If either switch is off, the watch won't start the mic. It shows a short notice naming why — your own opt-out, or the gallery-wide policy — and where to change it. Notes you already saved are unaffected.