Insta360 launches Wave AI speakerphone with levitating design for elevated productivity

Insta360 has launched Wave, an AI-enabled speakerphone that marks the company’s first major entry into professional audio hardware. The device features a unique “levitating” design and integrates with Insta360’s AI meeting assistant to transcribe conversations, generate summaries, and create searchable audio archives—positioning the imaging company to compete in the growing market for AI-powered workplace tools.

Key features: Wave combines advanced audio capture with intelligent processing capabilities designed for professional use.

• An 8-microphone 3D array records Hi-Fi 48 kHz quality audio from up to 16 feet away, while AI suppresses over 300 types of ambient noise including traffic and keyboard clicks.
• Five beamforming modes (Omni, Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure-8, Stereo) allow users to optimize pickup patterns for different scenarios like boardrooms, podcasts, or interviews.
• The upright design includes a touchscreen base for controlling mute, volume, pickup patterns, and recording functions.

AI integration: Wave connects with Insta360 InSight, an AI meeting assistant that transforms conversations into actionable insights.

• The system transcribes conversations in up to 99 languages, identifies speakers through voiceprints, and generates smart summaries with to-do lists.
• Users can ask questions via ChatGPT or Gemini backends that link to specific timestamps in recorded audio.
• An AI “pre-recording” feature automatically captures the last five minutes before users hit record, preventing missed content from unplanned moments.

Storage and ecosystem: The device offers substantial local storage capacity and integrates with Insta360’s existing camera products.

• Built-in 32 GB storage allows up to 1,000 hours of local MP3 recording without cloud dependency.
• Wave pairs with Insta360’s Link 2 AI webcam for synchronized video and audio, with directional cues helping the camera automatically focus on active speakers.
• Early adopters receive free InSight Basic access with 300 minutes of monthly transcription, while a Pro tier unlocks advanced AI features.

The bigger picture: Insta360’s move reflects a broader trend of imaging companies expanding into adjacent content creation domains.

• DJI recently unveiled the 52-gram Osmo Nano wearable camera and continues building its audio ecosystem with products like Mic 3 and Mic Mini.
• GoPro has diversified beyond action cameras with its Fluid Pro AI gimbal designed for multiple device types and AI-assisted content workflows.
• These expansions recognize that modern content creation requires multimedia, cross-modal tools rather than standalone products.

Why this matters: Wave represents a strategic shift from hardware-only products to integrated ecosystems that combine optics, audio, AI, and software—turning meeting tools into “memory engines” that organize and surface insights rather than simply recording conversations.