Welcome and guided setup

Nock’s welcome introduces its desktop surface and then guides you through the controls it needs. Follow the shortcut shown on each card; the tour uses your saved bindings and may vary by platform or account state.

Complete setup

1. Start the introduction and enter the name Nock should use.
2. Complete the sound check. Confirm the test chime, choose the microphone and speaker if needed, and speak while the input meter is shown. This level test is not a saved recording.
3. If the speech-model offer appears, you can start the separate local dictation download or continue and return to Settings → Dictation later.
4. Grant the permissions needed for the next guided steps. Mac permissions and Windows microphone privacy are different; see permissions.
5. Try a brief dictation and a short agent question using the shortcuts shown in the tour.
6. Follow the remaining practice cards and review the account/access choices shown for your account.

Some steps are omitted when they do not apply. The exact account offer, access limits, and available features can differ by build and account; review the terms displayed in the app before accepting a plan or purchase.

If a practice step does not work

Use the card’s Help, retry, or continue action rather than repeating the same failing action. For a key problem, check keyboard shortcuts. For a recording that starts without words, check local dictation and permissions. For a visual step, use a small, non-sensitive region and check screen access on Mac.

Passing a practice card is not proof that every feature or provider is available for your account. Use quickstart for everyday workflows and platform support for differences between Mac and Windows.

Optional setup interview

Some eligible new setups may be offered a short interview after the tour. It can ask what name to use, what tone you prefer, what you do on this computer, any always/never preferences, and whether you want suggested routines. You can answer by speaking or typing, change answers on the card, say Later to skip a question, or stop the interview; an unanswered question is skipped after a short wait. It takes about two minutes at most.

Answers are saved in Settings → Agent → Your profile. The agent may use that profile as context in later requests, so avoid adding details you do not want included in agent conversations. You can edit it or choose Run the setup interview again there.

Replay the introduction

Open Settings → About and choose Replay tour or Replay intro. Replaying practices the interface; it does not reset your settings, restore spent access, or delete chats and history.