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Basic operation

This page introduces the basic configuration and operation of the ConvoAI Device Kit R1.

Understand the tech

The following image shows the essential components of the device.

CovoAI device kit

FeatureDescription
Volume control
  • Left button: Volume up
  • Right button: Volume down
ChargingUse either Type-C port for charging
Hotspot setupTo skip network setup, configure your hotspot as follows:
  • Name: AGORA_AI_KIT
  • Password: 1234567890
LED status indicators
  • Red and green blinking alternately: Waiting for network configuration
  • Red blinking: Waiting for network connection
  • Green blinking: Network connected, AI agent disconnected, Waiting to wake up
Wake phrase"Hi, Agora"
Wake-up timeoutAI agent disconnects after 3 minutes

Basic configuration and operation

To configure and start using the ConvoAI Device Kit R1, refer to the following sections.

Power on the device

  1. Plug the battery into the connector.
  2. Press and hold the middle button until vibration stops.
  3. Release the button.
    You see the red LED blinking and hear a voice prompt:
    "The network connection failed. Please check your network".

Enter network configuration mode

Long press the left button for at least 3 seconds. You hear a voice prompt:
"Please use bluetooth for network provisioning".

Set up the ConvoAI app

To install and register the ConvoAI app on your mobile device:

  1. Scan the relevant QR code to download and install the ConvoAI app.
    AndroidiOS
  2. Launch the ConvoAI app.
  3. Tap Call AI Engine to open the login screen.
  4. Grant the required permissions when prompted and complete login.

Network configuration

To configure network connectivity:

  1. Tap the hamburger menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner.
  2. Under Conversational AI Devices, tap +.
  3. Tap + in the top-right corner to add a new device.
  4. Tap Add Device to start scanning.
  5. When the device appears in the app, tap Connect.
  6. Confirm your Wi-Fi network name.
  7. Enter Wi-Fi password and tap Next.
  8. Wait 3-5 seconds.
    You see a Device Added confirmation message.

Start interacting

Use the wake phrase "Hi, Agora" to wake up the device. Wait 3-5 sec for eye screen activation. The red LED stop blinking when the device is ready.

Use the following sample voice commands to test the device:

  • "Tell me about Agora?"
  • "Who is Bill Gates?"
  • "What's the price if I get 15% off on a $328 dress?"

Power down the device

Use one of the following methods when you no longer need to use the device:

  • Automatic standby: After three minutes of inactivity, you hear a voice prompt: "AI Agent Disconnected".
  • Sleep mode: Press and hold the middle button until the red LED turns off and vibration stops.
  • Full shutdown: Disconnect the battery connector.
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