Welcome to aiME! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with your personal on-device AI assistant. In just a few minutes, you'll have a powerful AI running directly on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Download aiME
First, download aiME for your device:
aiME is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The app itself is lightweight - the AI models are downloaded separately so you can choose which ones you want.
Step 2: Choose Your First AI Model
When you first open aiME, you'll be able to browse and download AI models. Here's how to think about your choice:
Smaller models (1-3B parameters):
- Faster responses
- Less battery usage
- Great for quick tasks, simple Q&A, and casual conversation
- Best for older devices
Larger models (7B+ parameters):
- More detailed, nuanced responses
- Better at complex reasoning and writing
- Uses more battery and storage
- Best for newer devices with more RAM
Our recommendation: start with a mid-size model to get a feel for the balance between speed and quality.
Step 3: Start Your First Conversation
Once your model is downloaded, you're ready to chat. Tap the new conversation button and type your first prompt. Here are some good starting prompts to try:
- "Help me write a professional email declining a meeting invitation"
- "Explain quantum computing in simple terms"
- "Write a Python function that sorts a list of dictionaries by a specific key"
- "Give me 5 creative name ideas for a pet photography business"
Tips for Better Results
Be Specific
Instead of: "Write something about marketing"
Try: "Write a 200-word LinkedIn post about why small businesses should invest in email marketing, with a professional but approachable tone"
Provide Context
Instead of: "Fix this code"
Try: "I have a JavaScript function that should filter an array of objects by a date range, but it's returning an empty array. Here's the code: [paste code]. What's wrong?"
Use Follow-Up Messages
aiME remembers the context of your conversation. You can refine results by following up:
- "Write a cover letter for a software engineering position"
- "Make it more concise - aim for 3 paragraphs"
- "Add a mention of my experience with React and Node.js"
Specify Format
Tell aiME how you want the output formatted:
- "Give me this as a bulleted list"
- "Format this as a markdown table"
- "Write this as a numbered step-by-step guide"
Managing Your Models
You can download multiple models and switch between them depending on your needs:
- Quick tasks: Use a smaller, faster model
- Deep writing: Switch to a larger, more capable model
- Storage management: Delete models you don't use to free up space
Offline Usage
Here's the key feature that sets aiME apart: once you've downloaded a model, you never need internet again to use it. The model runs entirely on your device.
This means aiME works:
- On airplanes (no Wi-Fi needed)
- In remote areas with no cell service
- During internet outages
- In locations with restricted network access
Just download your preferred models while connected to Wi-Fi, and you're set.
Privacy by Design
Everything you type in aiME stays on your device. There's:
- No account creation required
- No data sent to any server
- No conversation logging or analytics
- No usage of your data for AI training
Your conversations are as private as your thoughts.
What's Next?
Now that you're set up, explore what aiME can do:
- Daily writing: Use it to draft and refine emails, messages, and documents
- Learning: Ask questions about topics you're curious about
- Coding: Get help with programming tasks and debugging
- Creativity: Generate ideas, stories, or creative content
- Productivity: Summarize notes, create to-do lists, plan projects
Check out our other blog posts for more tips and tutorials on getting the most out of aiME. And if you have questions or feedback, we'd love to hear from you through our contact page.
Happy exploring!