The short answer: When offline, AICHE saves recordings locally in the "Later" queue, then automatically processes them when you reconnect.
No internet? Keep recording. Everything processes when you're back online.
How It Works
AICHE detects when you're offline (no internet, server unreachable, network timeout). Recordings automatically save to the Later queue instead of processing immediately.
When internet returns, AICHE processes the queue automatically, oldest first. You don't need to do anything.
What Happens to Recordings
- Audio saves locally, encrypted with AES-256
- Appears in Later queue with timestamp and duration
- Waits for internet connection
- Processes automatically when online
- Moves to History when complete
The Later panel shows: number of pending recordings, total storage used (e.g., "4 recordings, 4.27 MB"), and status of each item.
Processing Options
Automatic: When internet returns, queue processes automatically. Oldest recordings first.
Manual batch: Open Later panel → Click "Process All" → Watch progress.
Individual: Select specific recording → Click "Process Now" → Processes immediately if online.
Storage & Safety
Offline recordings are encrypted locally and inaccessible to other apps. They're deleted after successful processing. If the app crashes, recordings remain safe and the queue restores on restart.
Warning appears at 100 MB storage. Alert at 500 MB.
Heads-up: AI enhancements still apply when offline recordings process. If you enabled Message Ready, it applies when the queue processes, not during recording.
The pro-tip: Record meeting notes offline to avoid distractions. Process everything during your commute home when you have WiFi.
Result: Never lose a thought, even in airplane mode, subway tunnels, or rural areas with no signal.
Do this now: Turn off WiFi, press your hotkey, record "Testing offline mode," turn WiFi back on, and watch it process automatically in the Later queue.