AkidaTag quick start
Six steps from the box to a keyword detected on the tag. The user guide has the detail behind each one.
- Charge the tag. Plug a USB-C cable into the tag; none is included.
- Get the app. BrainChip Connect is listed on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainchip.connect, open for pre-registration. Google Play tells you when it is released. It needs Android 13 or later, and is coming soon to the iOS App Store.
- Turn the tag on with the power switch. The green LED blinks slowly when the tag is ready.
- Connect. Open the app, allow Bluetooth, tap
AkidaTagin the device list, then Connect to Device. The green LED stays on while the app is connected. - Run the demo. On the Select the Application screen, tap Run Application on the Keyword Spotting card and wait for the badge to say Active.
- Say a word. Speak clearly and close to the tag:
down,go,left,no,off,on,right,stop,uporyes. The red LED flashes and the word appears on the card with its confidence.
The LEDs at a glance
Section titled “The LEDs at a glance”| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Green blinks slowly, red off | Ready, waiting for a phone to connect. |
| Green on, red off | The app is connected. |
| Red flashes briefly | A keyword was detected. |
| Green off, red on steady | Something failed; see the user guide. |
When it does not work
Section titled “When it does not work”- Nothing in the device list: check that Bluetooth is on, the app has its Bluetooth permission, and the green LED is blinking. A solid green LED means another phone is connected.
- No words detected: the tag’s microphone is a quiet part. Speak clearly and close to it.
- Everything else: Troubleshooting in the user guide, then the FAQ and Support.