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# Bota Pin

> Ultra-compact wearable AI recorder with Bluetooth and 4G connectivity

The **Bota Pin** is an ultra-compact wearable AI recorder designed for all-day conversation capture. It clips onto clothing or attaches magnetically, making it ideal for field sales, mobile healthcare, and everyday productivity.

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## Connectivity

The Bota Pin supports all four Bota upload methods:

| Method           | Description                                                           |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **BLE Sync**     | Transfer recordings to mobile app via Bluetooth, app uploads to cloud |
| **Wi-Fi Direct** | Peer-to-peer Wi-Fi transfer to mobile app for fast bulk sync          |
| **WiFi Upload**  | Upload recordings directly to cloud over Wi-Fi                        |
| **4G Upload**    | Upload recordings directly to cloud over cellular network             |

The device self-manages its connections and falls back automatically based on configured preferences. See the [Connectivity](/guides/connectivity) guide for details.

## Usage

1. **Power On** — Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. LED pulses blue.
2. **Start Recording** — Single press the button. LED turns solid red.
3. **Stop Recording** — Single press again. LED returns to pulsing blue.
4. **Sync** — Recordings sync automatically via Bluetooth to the mobile app, or upload directly over 4G if configured.

## Related

* [Device Management](/guides/device-management) — Register, bind, and configure devices
* [Streaming Upload](/guides/streaming-upload) — Upload audio chunks while recording
* [Cellular Mode](/guides/cellular-mode) — Autonomous 4G operation