> ## Documentation Index
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# User Guide

> How to use TicNote Pods for recording, listening, and AI features.

## Quick Reference

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Start Recording (Case Mode)" icon="box">
    Double-tap the button on the charging case (earbuds inside, lid closed)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stop Recording (Case Mode)" icon="stop">
    Double-tap the case button again
  </Card>

  <Card title="Answer/End Calls (Buds)" icon="phone">
    Double-tap either earbud
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skip Track" icon="forward">
    Double-tap either earbud during music playback
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Recording Modes in Detail

### Buds Mode (Earphones in Ears)

Put on the earbuds and start a recording from the app, or the system auto-detects calls.

Best for:

* Phone interviews
* 1-on-1 conversations
* On-the-go note-taking

Dual mics + ENC noise cancellation isolate your voice from background noise.

### Case Mode (Earbuds in Closed Case)

Place the closed case on a meeting table. Double-tap the case button to start recording.

Best for:

* Conference room meetings
* Lectures and seminars
* Group discussions

The case's dual digital microphones capture a 5–10 m radius with AI noise reduction running in real time.

<Tip>
  **TicNote Pods 4G exclusive**: When 4G is active and you start case-mode recording, the AI begins generating a Live Summary in real time. Within 30 seconds of ending the meeting, a Quick Summary (key decisions, action items, speakers) is pushed to your phone.
</Tip>

***

## Network Connectivity (Pods 4G)

<Note>
  This section applies to **TicNote Pods 4G** only. TicNote Pods (Wi-Fi version) relies on your phone's network connection.
</Note>

### How Pods 4G Selects a Network

TicNote Pods 4G automatically prioritizes the best available connection in this order:

1. **4G (eSIM)** — highest priority when 4G signal is available. Enables real-time cloud upload and Live Summary.
2. **Wi-Fi** — used when 4G is unavailable or manually disabled. Files upload after recording completes.
3. **Bluetooth (via phone)** — fallback when neither 4G nor Wi-Fi is reachable. Files sync when your phone reconnects.
4. **Offline cache** — if all connections fail, recordings are stored locally in the 32 GB case storage and sync automatically later.

### Switching Between 4G and Wi-Fi

You can manually turn 4G on or off from the TicNote app:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the TicNote app">
    Make sure your Pods 4G is connected and powered on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Device Settings">
    Tap the **device icon** for your Pods 4G on the app home screen, then tap **Device Settings** (gear icon).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle 4G Network">
    Find the **4G Network** toggle. Turn it **on** to enable 4G cellular; turn it **off** to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth only.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the change">
    The status indicator on the case LED will reflect the active connection. When 4G is off, the device automatically falls back to Wi-Fi (if available) or Bluetooth.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 4G vs Wi-Fi: What Changes

| Feature            | 4G Active                           | Wi-Fi Only                        |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Live Summary**   | ✅ Real-time during recording        | ❌ Not available                   |
| **Quick Summary**  | ✅ Ready within 30 s after recording | ✅ Ready after upload completes    |
| **Upload speed**   | Up to 50% faster than Wi-Fi         | Standard upload after recording   |
| **Phone required** | ❌ No — fully independent            | ❌ No — if Wi-Fi available         |
| **Battery (case)** | \~12 h 48 min recording             | \~22 h 20 min recording           |
| **When to use**    | Meetings away from Wi-Fi            | Daily office use, battery savings |

<Tip>
  Turn off 4G when you are in a Wi-Fi environment to nearly **double your battery life** — from \~12 h to \~22 h recording time.
</Tip>

***

## Battery & Charging

| Action             | How                                 |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| Charge earbuds     | Place in case, close lid            |
| Charge case        | Connect any USB-C cable to the case |
| Check case battery | Open lid — LED shows charge level   |
| Check bud battery  | View in the TicNote app             |

### LED Indicator Reference (Case)

| LED Color      | Meaning              |
| -------------- | -------------------- |
| Green          | Battery > 50%        |
| Orange         | Battery 20–50%       |
| Red            | Battery \< 20%       |
| Flashing white | Charging in progress |
| Solid white    | Fully charged        |

***

## Tips for Best Results

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Positioning for Case Recording">
    Place the case in the center of the table with the button/mic side facing upward. Avoid covering the case or placing it near loud objects (fans, projectors).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Managing Audio Quality During Calls">
    In noisy environments, TicNote Pods automatically applies dual-mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) and AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation). If the other party reports poor audio, move away from the noise source.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="4G vs Wi-Fi Recording (Pods 4G only)">
    When 4G is active, audio streams directly to the cloud during recording — enabling Live Summary. When on Wi-Fi only, audio uploads after recording completes (no Live Summary, but Quick Summary still runs post-meeting). If both fail, recordings cache in the 32 GB case storage and sync later.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Optimizing Battery Life">
    * Turn off 4G when you only need Wi-Fi to extend battery significantly (22 h vs 12 h recording)
    * Store in the case when not in use — the case charges the buds automatically
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>