Usage Guide
How to use CAL.
A short guide to getting started, the ways to call CAL, and what to say. CAL is in beta preview, so each way in is marked with its current status.
Quick start
Four steps.
- Join the waitlistTell us how you plan to use CAL so we can open access in the right order.
- Install CAL on your computerYou will get an install link when your invitation arrives. Supported systems will be confirmed before release.
- Choose what CAL may useConnect only the email, calendar or folders you want. Everything is off until you turn it on.
- Say “Hey CAL”Or use quiet ask and type. Start with something small, like “What is on my calendar tomorrow?”
Ways to call CAL
Voice, keyboard, phone and chat apps.
| Way in | How it works | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Voice on computer | Say “Hey CAL” from any app. | In design |
| Quiet ask | Open a small box with a keyboard shortcut and type. | In design |
| Phone | Voice capture, reminders and handoff to your computer. | Planned |
| Message CAL like a contact. | Planned | |
| Telegram | Same, through a Telegram bot. | Planned |
| Developer API | Build CAL into your own tools. | Later |
What to say
Say it the way you would to a person.
CAL Personal
“Hey CAL, remind me to call Mum at 5.”
“Plan a trip to see family in March.”
CAL Executive
“Hey CAL, read this chat and list what I owe people.”
“Prepare me for tomorrow’s investor meeting.”
CAL Care
“Hey CAL, call my daughter.”
“Remind me about my afternoon medicine.”
CAL Kids
“Hey CAL, why is the sky blue?”
“Help me with my homework, but don’t just give the answer.”
You stay in charge
CAL asks before it acts.
- Sending messages and emailYou review every draft first.
- Paying or bookingAlways needs your approval.
- Deleting or moving filesShown to you before it happens.
- Connecting a new appOnly after you allow it.
- Stopping a taskOne action stops it.
- ForgettingDelete a memory or all of them.
CAL does not provide legal, financial or medical advice and does not replace emergency services. See Privacy for how data is handled.
Questions
Common questions.
Is CAL available now?
Not yet. CAL is in beta preview. Join the waitlist and we will contact you when access opens.
Can CAL read my screen all the time?
No. Reading is designed to happen when you ask, on a selection, or in folders you choose. Anything broader is an option you turn on.
Does CAL work offline?
Offline mode is planned for tasks that can run on your device. Most answers are designed to need a connection.
Which languages does CAL support?
Language support will be confirmed before release. Tell us your language when you join the waitlist.
What if CAL does not hear me?
Use quiet ask and type instead, or press the microphone button. A fuller troubleshooting guide will be added before release.
Can I use CAL for my team?
Yes, through CAL Executive and Enterprise. Contact us to discuss your setup.