Set up Pocket in minutes ✨

Unboxing Pocket

What’s in the box. A quick tour

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A quick look at what’s included and where it goes

Use the same email you used to purchase Pocket when signing into the app. Subscriptions are tied to your purchase email, not the device.

 

Get the app

💡 Install Pocket on your phone to finish setup.

What’s included

  • Pocket (aluminum unibody)
  • USB-C cable (braided)
  • Quick Start Guide with a QR code to all setup videos and guides
  • Magnetic ring adapter (for phones without MagSafe)
Scan the QR on the Quick Start card to jump to the Pocket Guide: unboxing, pairing, and Day 1.

A closer look at Pocket

  • Design: Precision-milled aluminum, seamless unibody.
  • Side button: Hold for 5 Seconds for Power on/off; press once to start/stop recording.
  • Slider button:
    • Up - Call mode: Records phone calls via contact mic; no speaker mode needed. Keep Pocket attached to your phone using Magsafe during the call.
      • Slider Up (Call mode):
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    • Down — Conversation mode: Slider down for in-person conversations.
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    • After a call: Stop the recording, then slide Down to Conversation. (Call mode’s contact mic is ultra-sensitive and can pick up surface noise if left on.)
 

The Quick Start Manual (with QR)

The manual includes:

  • A labeled diagram of Pocket’s button and light
  • A QR code linking to all setup videos (including this one)
  • A short Day 1 guide so you can start capturing right away
💡 Tip: Keep the card in the box or save a photo of the QR for later.

USB-C charging cable

A durable, braided USB-C to USB-C cable is included.

  • Use any standard USB-C power adapter
  • If Pocket doesn’t turn on right away, give it 10 minutes of charge and try again

Magnetic ring adapter (for non-MagSafe phones)

If your phone doesn’t have built-in MagSafe:

  1. Clean the back of your phone or case
  1. Center the ring using your camera as a guide
  1. Adhere the ring and press firmly for a few seconds
  1. Pocket now snaps into place magnetically
✅ Works with all Android phones and non-MagSafe iPhones.

What to do next

Next: Step 2: Pair Your Pocket

Turn it on, open the app, and connect.


Accessibility notes

  • Pocket has one primary side button and a small status light on the face
  • The light blinks blue when ready to connect, turns solid blue when connected, and glows amber while recording

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