Rabbit R1 AI Blind Setup and Functions

My R1 just arrived from EBay. I couldn’t wait for my batch 6 preorder.

Initial thoughts and reactions:
I was expecting cheap build, but It feels weighty and very well made. It’s less tamagotchi and more like a legit Pokédex.

I really wished there was a clear case available as the 3D printed one from Etsy is amateur quality, but I’m glad there is already screen protectors from Amazon.

The setup was easy and straightforward especially for the authentication for the LAM services. I connected my Spotify and DoorDash account through the rabbit hole website on my laptop. The rabbit hole connection setup appear to be a “virtualized” page of the Spotify or DoorDash website. I am not a tech person so I don’t know the actual technical jargon but it felt like I was logging in to my DoorDash account through a sharescreen on my zoom, hence why I describe it as “virtualized” page of the login page.

The LAM services were down or just didn’t work. I imagine it was because it was late at night and maybe the LAM services were under maintenance. I couldn’t get Spotify or DoorDash to work at all.

Bluetooth works well. My AirPods connected after several attempts but I think it was more the way the AirPods connect rather than the R1.

Both home WiFi and my phone’s hotspot works well. I have poor cell data signal at my condo and noticed delayed response if using hotspot. I’ll try again when I have 5G UW Verizon available in my area.

The Rabbit responses are not as good as Perplexity Pro. I really hope there is an update here in the future.

Vision worked well and has fast response, but it has trouble recognizing obscure K-pop Twice Lovelys sprites or Pokemon recognition from my wife’s switch gameplay.

Timestamps:
0:00 Device, protector, case, charging
1:22 Initial startup, network, rabbit hole
2:35 LAM services connection setup
3:22 software update
5:12 settings
7:17 Bluetooth (AirPods) setup
7:55 Phone hotspot WiFi setup
8:55 cassette case
9:20 journal management
10:33 Spotify and DoorDash
12:10 terminal keyboard mode
13:09 weather
13:32 “Shazam” find music test
14:30 Can it play games?
14:50 Vision mode
16:04 closing with CN jokes just for fun