Plaud Integrates AI into Wearable Recording Device, NotePin S
In Focus
- Plaud NotePin S comes with a physical button
- The device costs $179 and features 300 minutes of free transcription per month
- Plaud offers a desktop AI app for taking notes during digital meetings
U.S. hardware maker Plaud has unveiled a new version of its wearable note-taking and recording device called NotePin S. According to Gadgets360, the startup launched the first version of the device, the Plaud NotePin, in August 2024. The main upgrade in the Plaud NotePin S launch is a physical button that offers reliable input recognition and allows users to start and stop recording.
NotePin S Comes With Multiple Accessories
Priced at $179, the device comes with a clip, a magnetic pin, a lanyard, and a wristband in the package. These accessories allow users to wear the device the way they like. Plaud is working to bring the “Apple Find My” feature to the pin to help users find their device quickly.
The company has maintained the core specifications from Plaud NotePin in the new version. Other specifications available in the updated version include:
- 64GB of onboard storage
- A 320mAh battery that supports 20 hours of recording
- Two Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) mics
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 support
- A lightweight device – weighs about 17.2g
The Plaud NotePin S battery takes about two hours to charge fully. Its mics are designed to capture clear audio within a 9.8 feet range. News about the Plaud NotePin S launch comes when AI developers have unveiled advanced reasoning models. Recently, Google allowed AI Ultra subscribers access to its most advanced reasoning model after it launched Gemini 3 Deep Think in the Gemini app.
How Plaud NotePin S Works
To start recording, users need to long-press the physical button. Short-pressing it during recording allows users to highlight specific points, the way they would on the Plaud Note Pro. Device users will get 300 minutes of free transcription per month.
Monthly plans are available for users with high usage needs. The company offers users two subscription plans. The Pro Plan, which offers users up to 1,200 minutes of transcription, costs $8.33 per month.
The Unlimited plan does not cap transcription minutes and costs $19.99 per month. OpenAI’s GPT-5.2, which launched in December 2025, is among the AI models that support Plaud’s AI-powered audio transcription. Others are Gemini 3 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.5.
AI Note Taking App for NotePin S Owners
The AI startup also launched the Plaud Desktop AI app that allows users to take notes during digital meetings. The app works on both macOS and Windows, and is available at no cost to NotePin S owners. However, it is not available as a standalone application.
With the desktop AI note taking app, Plaud joins the growing web-based cloud management. Users can access all audio and video platforms. But NotePin S will have to compete with products such as Stream, a smart ring that allows users to control music and take notes. The ring features a touch pad and microphones; it transcribes voice notes via an accompanying iOS app.
