The PLAUD NotePin S is a small wearable gadget for recording conversations that eliminates the need to take out your smartphone during a chat. The device can be attached to clothing or worn as an accessory.
PLAUD unveiled the new version at CES 2026. The core concept behind the NotePin S is to allow the user to focus on the conversation and subsequently receive a transcript and AI-processed output.
What is NotePin S used for?
The device is designed for situations—such as meetings, interviews, consultations, or on-site work—where it is important to listen to the other person while simultaneously capturing the content of the conversation. After recording, the user receives not merely an audio file, but information prepared for further use.
What makes the device interesting
PLAUD aims to combine standard voice recording with AI tools. Consequently, the NotePin S is designed primarily for users who regularly deal with conversations, meetings, and large amounts of information.
When recording other people's conversations, it is necessary to take into account requirements regarding consent to recording, privacy, and applicable law.
The key new feature is a physical button for controlling recording. A long press starts the recording, while a short press allows you to mark an important part of the conversation. This setup should reduce the number of accidental activations and missed recordings that could occur with touch controls.
The "Press to Highlight" function creates a hidden marker in the audio recording. During subsequent AI processing, this moment can be identified as an important quote, a decision, or another key segment.
The device weighs approximately 17.4 g. The NotePin S can be used with a magnetic mount or worn as an accessory on a collar, clothing, a badge, or the wrist.
The device is equipped with two directional MEMS microphones. The stated recording range is up to 3 meters.
The NotePin S is equipped with a 320 mAh battery. The manufacturer claims up to 20 hours of continuous recording and up to 40 days of standby time.
The built-in memory is 64 GB, so the device can store a significant amount of audio recordings without the need to constantly delete files.
After recording, the audio is sent to the PLAUD app for processing. AI converts speech to text, identifies the different speakers, and removes filler words.
The system then generates a structured output: a summary, key points, decisions, and tasks. Mind map and action item formats are also provided to make the information easier to use after the meeting or conversation.
PLAUD claims support for 112 languages. Modern AI models are used to process recordings, including GPT, Claude Sonnet, and Gemini Pro.
Thus, the device is designed not only for English-language conversations but also for multilingual usage scenarios.
The device can be used by company executives and employees, journalists and bloggers, teachers and students, consultants, as well as specialists working directly on-site, including in the construction industry.
A distinct scenario involves situations where a person needs to work, talk, and record large amounts of information simultaneously. In such cases, a wearable device frees up the hands, eliminating the need to hold a smartphone.
The PLAUD NotePin S costs around $179.
The free plan offers up to 300 minutes of AI transcription per month. Users who regularly record a large number of conversations may require a paid subscription.
However, modern smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and Google already feature recording, transcription, and AI processing capabilities. Therefore, the NotePin S makes sense primarily for those who value a dedicated wearable form factor, constant readiness to record, and hands-free operation.
Source: plaud.ai
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