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# Live video recording in live mode

> Ask Bird to record a video clip during a live session — say 'record this' and Bird captures a 2-minute audio + video clip straight to your workspace attachments.

**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.

## What's new

In any active live session, you can say:

* *"Record this"*
* *"Start recording"*
* *"Capture a clip of this"*
* *"Film this for me"*

Bird confirms (*"Recording now."*) and a red **REC** indicator appears
on screen. To stop, say *"Stop recording"*, *"That's enough, you can
stop"*, or *"End the recording"*. The clip is saved to your workspace's
attachments as MP4 and plays back inline.

| 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

If Bird mishears and starts a recording you didn't want, just say
*"stop recording"* and delete the clip from attachments afterwards.

## Related docs

* [Live agent mode](/ai-and-search/live-agent-mode)