Listen
Real-time transcription that listens, understands, and acts — automatically.
Background Recording
Free/ProStart once, then hide the window — Listen keeps capturing until you hit Stop. Auto-note when you’re done.
Auto Q&A
ProDetects key questions in real time and drafts smart responses you can trigger instantly.
Add Context
Free/ProAdd a short description or keywords to help the AI stay on context.
Vision
Understands what’s on your screen — and acts on it.
Auto-context
ProDetects your screen type — IDE, document, slides, or dashboard — and tailors its response accordingly.
Chat on screen
Free/ProAsk follow-up questions directly on the analyzed view — no re-upload, no loss of context.
CrossReflection
ProLaunch new analyses anytime. Vision re-examines your screen, compares contexts, and deepens insights — endlessly.
Ask
General chat. With Listen active, understands the ongoing meeting.
Context-aware
ProIf Listen is active, Ask follows the conversation live — every answer adapts to what’s being said.
Multi-model
Free/ProSwitch between GPT-5, Claude, and more — from ultra-fast replies to deep reasoning.
Smart modes
Free/ProChoose how Ask replies: General, TechDev, Pro, School, or Meeting — tailored to your workflow.
Notes
Automatic and Manual notes that you can refine, translate, and share.
Manual & Auto notes
Free/ProAutomatic summaries after each recording, or add your own manual notes anytime.
Detach & Focus
ProOpen any note in a separate floating window — stay focused on what matters.
Export & Enhance
Free/ProImprove, translate, or export notes as Markdown, PDF, or email — all in one click.
Window Management
A flexible, transparent workspace — made to move, dock, and adapt
Smart Docking
Free/ProA glowing halo appears when you can re-dock a window to the HUD — smooth, instant, and visual.
Live Resize
ProAdjust width or height freely. Each window adapts in real time to your layout and screen space.
Move Between Screens
Free/ProShift your HUD and windows across displays seamlessly — keep them linked or fully independent.
How Our AI Works
Capture & transcription
Cross features
Full Stealth
Invisible during screen sharing; instant hide via shortcut.
Detach / Attach
Independent windows, multi-screen setup.
Blackout Shortcut
Perfect readability for the transparent HUD.
Themes & Colors
Dark / Light modes + custom palettes.
Response Types
General, Meeting, Pro, School, Tech Dev…
Languages & Detection
History view, bulk delete, auto-clean every 30 days.
Live Activity
See what the AI is doing in real time.
Notes Translation
ProMulti-language support.
Exports
Free/ProCopy / Markdown / PDF / Email.
Use cases
Use Listen + Ask + Vision to handle any question in real time — generate instant answers, notes, and recruiter-ready exports.
Record and summarize your meeting automatically. Vision understands slides; Notes capture decisions and action items.
Take manual or auto notes, enhance them with AI, translate instantly, and export your study summaries in PDF or Markdown.
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Everything about Smog’s setup, support, and account in one place.
Smog runs on macOS 14.2 or later.
Supported Macs:
- Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4…)
- Intel Macs — only if they can run macOS 14.2+
Support for Windows 10/11 (x64) is coming soon.
The Smog interface and all your content (messages, transcriptions, notes) are stored locally on your device.
- Smog does not upload or store your conversations on a server.
- We don’t keep a copy of your transcripts or notes in the cloud.
AI features use secure cloud models when you ask for help (summaries, answers, notes, etc.), but:
- Only the minimal text needed for the request is sent.
- Those requests are not saved on our side.
Smog comes with a few essential shortcuts you can customize:
- Quick Hide – instantly hide or show Smog.
- Push-to-Ask – hold to ask the AI a question on the fly.
- Start / Stop Listen – toggle live transcription.
- Toggle Vision – enable or disable screen analysis.
You can configure all shortcuts in Settings → Shortcuts.
See the full list in Smog Guide:
https://smog-ai.com/guide
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