When Local AI connects
The initial setup includes license verification and a model download. After that setup, user content is processed on-device. This wording does not promise that the app never contacts the internet for non-content services.
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Short answer
use.fo Local AI is a one-time desktop license for on-device speech recognition and rewrite after license verification and model download. It supports Apple Silicon Macs and Windows x86/x64 devices with more than 4 GB VRAM. It does not support Intel Macs, Windows ARM, iOS, or Android.
Who this route is for
- People who need supported desktop processing after setup
- Windows x86/x64 users with adequate GPU memory
- Apple Silicon Mac users who prefer an on-device route
Choose the route that matches your constraints
| Device | Local AI support | Requirement | If not supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Silicon Mac | Yes | M1 or later | Use Subscription or BYOK on Intel Mac |
| Windows x86/x64 | Yes | More than 4 GB VRAM | Use Subscription or BYOK if hardware is insufficient |
| Windows ARM | No | Not a Local AI target | Use Subscription or BYOK |
| iOS / Android | No | Local AI is not mobile-supported | Use Subscription or BYOK Mobile |
Why this local Whisper route was selected
The Local STT benchmark explains the current Apple Silicon Whisper selection in plain language: it checks important words and meaning, held-back examples, completion time, and downstream answer impact. The disclosed M2 Pro result is a route-selection result, not a universal accuracy guarantee or a Windows speed claim.
Set up the right desktop
Check architecture and available VRAM before buying or downloading the local model. Windows and macOS have separate setup instructions because their hardware and install paths differ.
Important limitations
- Local AI is not available on Intel Macs, Windows ARM, iOS, or Android.
- Windows Local AI requires a supported x86/x64 device with more than 4 GB VRAM.
- Local processing is record-then-process, not continuous real-time streaming transcription.
Frequently asked questions
User content is processed on-device after license verification and model download. Initial setup and non-content services can still require connectivity.
No. Local AI is not supported on iOS or Android.
No. BYOK sends content directly to your selected provider; Local AI processes content on supported hardware.
Evidence and updates
Facts checked on July 24, 2026
Reviewed by use.fo product team. Sources below identify whether a fact comes from an official product page, a first-party test, customer evidence, or an independent source.
- use.fo Product Facts — plans, platform matrix, providers, data routes, unsupported features; checked July 24, 2026 (official).
- use.fo Pricing — license price, license scope, provider cost disclosure; checked July 24, 2026 (official).
- Local AI hardware requirements — Windows architecture, VRAM requirement, Apple Silicon support; checked July 24, 2026 (first party test).
Update log: July 24, 2026 — Published the no-subscription product fact registry and clarified BYOK, Local AI, and Windows support boundaries.
Continue your decision
Last product-fact verification: 2026-07-24.