Make omi work on macOS

[kodjima33]

Omi app Runs on macos perfectly, but when "try with phone microphone" button is clicked, nothing is being transcribed

what data it should capture

• from microphone
• system audio

Just like granola does it

/bounty $500

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thinh's comment: clarify the requirements #2010 (comment)

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Attempt	Started (GMT+0)	Solution
🟢 @cscoderr	Mar 13, 2025, 11:20:07 PM	#2141
🔴 @deekshatomer	Mar 16, 2025, 5:56:03 AM	WIP

[cscoderr]

The issue occurs because the package used for recording doesn't support macOS, which is why transcription isn't working.
My plan is to either find an alternative package that supports macOS or add macOS support to the current package.

/attempt #2010

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[deekshatomer]

/attempt #2010

Options

• Cancel my attempt

[cscoderr]

I managed to get the recording working on macOS and made some configurations. Some were straightforward, just copying the existing iOS setup. However, Firebase needs to be configured specifically for macOS, and the bundle ID also requires configuration for other social integrations to work. Despite this, I was able to get it running using most of the iOS configuration. This is what I have on my end

Screen.Recording.2025-03-17.at.2.46.51.PM.mp4

@kodjima33

[beastoin]

#2045 (comment)

[algora-pbc]

💡 @cscoderr submitted a pull request that claims the bounty. You can visit your bounty board to reward.

[cscoderr]

@kodjima33 Is the current macOS UI okay, or would you like me to update it to make it look more like a native Mac app?

[beastoin]

Folks, I just want to clarify a bit.

Objective: The Omi AI app should work seamlessly with the audio system on macOS.

Key results:

1. Captures the audio system on macOS for the meetings use case.
2. Works on macOS with all core features: recording, transcribing, chat, apps.

References: https://www.granola.ai app

Tips: Check all references, and make sure you ask questions to clarify everything about the descriptions (a.k.a. the requirements) before jumping to the implementation.

@cscoderr @deekshatomer