Shipped 2026-05-06 · Live Mode Live mode is for working alongside Bird at the bench. The next step is hands-free capture: now you can ask Bird to record what’s happening, without touching your phone, glasses, or laptop.Documentation Index
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What’s new
In any active live session, you can say:- “Record this”
- “Start recording”
- “Capture a clip of this”
- “Film this for me”
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum length | 2 minutes — Bird stops automatically if you don’t |
| Concurrent recordings | One per session |
| If your network drops | The clip is lost (no partial recordings) |
| Where it’s saved | Workspace attachments, MIME type video/mp4 |
Designed for observation, not cinematography
Recordings are intentionally slideshow-quality (1–2 fps for the video track, full-quality audio). That keeps file sizes small for everyday lab observation — you can run lots of them without filling your storage quota. It is not the right tool for high-motion footage.Privacy
While a recording is active, the REC indicator is always visible. This is intentional — both for your awareness and so colleagues nearby know they may be on camera. There is no way to record silently.Conservative intent detection
Bird is tuned to only start a recording when you’re clearly asking for one. Phrases that mention “record” but mean something else don’t trigger anything:- “Recall the protocol” — Bird searches your workspace
- “Let me record my thoughts in my notebook” — Bird just acknowledges
- “What’s the record temperature for this reaction?” — Bird answers