Can Noema work without the internet?
Yes. After compatible models and optional retrieval assets are installed, local chat, local RAG, and local tools can work offline. Network-backed features do not.
What can leave my device?
Only the features and routes you enable determine this. Web Search sends search and source-reading data; remote endpoints receive the context needed to answer; remote Autopilot can send routing or generation context; Relay can use LAN or private iCloud transport; Apple Speech can use Apple services; enterprise and configured external tools follow their own disclosed paths.
Does Noema guarantee Secure Enclave storage?
No blanket guarantee applies to every model, file, database, provider credential, or platform. Noema uses platform storage and Keychain controls where the feature supports them; the operating system, backup configuration, and third-party services still define important boundaries.
Are network services unlimited?
Noema may provide features without an in-app quota or subscription, but external services can impose rate limits, outages, maintenance, account rules, or provider costs.
How fast will a model run?
There is no fixed tokens-per-second promise. Performance depends on device, thermal state, runtime, model architecture, quantization, context length, attachments, and settings. Use the built-in benchmark and runtime receipt on the device that matters.
What should I check before sharing diagnostics?
Diagnostics are designed to avoid chat and document contents and to redact common secrets, but you should still review every export before sending it. Third-party logs and screenshots may contain information outside Noema’s control.