You can start recording directly in the App (and use features such as transcription and translation), or use the FlashRecord feature to record and save audio on the earbuds first, then transfer it back to the App for transcription and translation.

After connecting the viaim earbuds to the viaim App, you can directly click the red button at the bottom to select the recording mode you need and start recording.

There are currently four recording modes available in the App:

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If you start recording by tapping the red button on the viaim mobile app’s home screen, the recording will be saved locally on your phone.
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When recording through the app, the maximum duration for a single recording is 5 hours.
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For meetings longer than 5 hours, simply tap the record button again after the current recording ends to start a new session and continue recording. There is no limit on the total recording time.
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Before you start recording, you can enable Real-time Transcription in Me → Recording Settings, or choose to transcribe the recording after it has finished.
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If you enable Real-time Transcription, transcription and translation will run during the recording and consume your transcription time in real time.
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If you turn off Real-time Transcription, you can record first and decide whether to transcribe and translate the recording after it ends.
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Use case: Online meetings
(e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet)

You can record phone calls and online meetings (such as Zoom, Teams, etc.).

After the meeting starts, you can choose the call recording mode (cannot be started in non-call/meeting states), and click on the lower left corner to select the language you want for transcription (supports simultaneous transcription of up to 3 languages).

Use case: In-person interviews and conversations
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You can record face-to-face discussions and conversations.

The layout of the Pause, Translate, and Live Text sharing buttons is identical to the Call Recording interface. For detailed instructions, please refer to the descriptions above.
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​Use case: Watching audio or video content
(e.g. YouTube and other streaming platforms)
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You can capture audio or video content (for example, from YouTube).

Click the language icon in the lower-left corner to select the transcription language (supports simultaneous transcription in up to three languages).

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Use case: Overseas classes and foreign-language lectures
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You can record in-person foreign-language classes or speeches, and have the content translated in real time through your earbuds.

During use, bring the phone close to the sound source, and the headphones will play the translated content. At the same time, you can view the transcriptions of the original and translated texts in real-time on the recording details page.

When you hear the content of a foreign language lecture, you can hear the real-time translation into the language of your choice in the earbuds.

FlashRecord lets you start recording instantly without opening the App. Recordings are saved directly to the built-in storage on the earbuds.

After the recording ends, connect the earbuds to the viaim App to transfer recordings to your phone for transcription, translation, and further processing.
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We recommend transferring your recordings after each session to keep the storage clear and ready for use.

Each earbud has a limited built-in storage capacity.
The available recording time depends on the recording mode:

Once you transfer and clear the recordings, the storage is refreshed and ready for use again — so there's no hard limit on total recording time as long as you transfer regularly.
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Supported Models: RecDot, OpenNote, Nano+

When starting FlashRecord by squeezing the earbud stem, make sure at least one earbud is worn.

Squeeze the touch-sensitive area until you hear the start sound effect — the earbud will then begin recording calls or live audio.
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To stop FlashRecord, squeeze the stem again. The recording will end after you hear the end sound effect.
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Note: Both the start and end of recording are indicated by sound effects only; there is no voice prompt.
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Supported Models: RecDot

Press the red FlashRecord button on the charging case to start.

The L or R indicator will light up and begin flashing — indicating which earbud is recording.

To stop FlashRecord, place the recording earbud back into the charging case, then press the red FlashRecord button again.

When using a single earbud, all recordings will be stored by default in the earbud that remains inside the charging case.

Please note that when FlashRecord is started by pressing the red button on the charging case, the charging case itself will not play a prompt sound.
You can check whether recording has started properly by observing the flashing indicator lights on the left/right earbuds.
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When using Flash Record, the available recording time on a single earbud depends on the recording mode. Each earbud can store up to 2 hours of call recordings or 1 hour of live recordings.

You can transfer the recordings back to the App at any time to free up the earbud’s storage space.

It’s recommended to download your recordings after each session to free up storage space on the earbuds.

After connecting your earbuds to the App, tap the blue banner at the top of the Records page to download the recordings saved on your earbuds.

You can delete records, restore them from the trash, add records to a Space, or ask AI questions based on a record.

In the Record list, swipe left on a specific record and select Delete.

You can also long‑press on the Record page to enter multi‑select mode and delete

multiple records at once.

In the Record list, swipe left on a record and select Add to Space, then choose the target Space.

You can also long‑press on the Record page to enter multi‑select mode and add multiple records to a specified Space in batch.