Set up your dot in the ChatGPT mobile app

**TL;DR:** ChatGPT mobile (iOS and Android) now supports creating a dot — a proactive agent that runs 24/7, with a nearly fully automated setup process, customizable name and avatar, and its own computer for complex tasks like coding and prototyping. ## What is a dot Alex is a member of the ChatGPT Mobile team responsible for dot development. In his words, a dot is a proactive agent that runs around the clock, helping you "get things off your to-do list." Previously, dots could only be created on desktop and the web; now you can set one up right from your phone, with support for both iOS and Android. ## Setting up a dot on mobile Alex emphasized that setup is "very, very simple" — the team designed it to be basically self-configuring. The entire process requires just: 1. Open the ChatGPT app. 2. Find the entry labeled **Meet dot** in the top-left corner and tap that button. 3. The app creates a conversation thread for you and your dot, and from there your dot gets to work. Once in the conversation, your dot may ask for access to your calendar and prompt you to connect your email. ### Recommend connecting calendar and email Alex strongly recommends connecting both your calendar and email, as this gives your dot more context — **the more context your dot has, the more it can take off your plate**. ## Personalizing your dot Dots support personalization — you can give your dot a name and set an avatar. Here's what Alex did on stage: - Named the dot **Blossie**. - Avatar options include using a ready-made avatar or using your **Codex Pet**. - He chose to create a custom avatar, setting it to blue because his favorite color is blue; keeping it simple for now with no accessories. "That's Blossie." ## Your dot has its own computer Alex mentioned that your dot has its own computer, while also having access to yours. He described this as "pretty cool" for executing complex tasks like coding and prototyping. ## Live demo: Building an iOS widget prototype Alex demonstrated dot's capabilities through a live voice call. **Alex's request:** > "Can you help me build a prototype for an iOS widget? That way you can live on my home screen. I want the widget to show your avatar, your name, and a brief status about what you're working on." **Alex's collaboration requirements:** - Spin up a Codex thread to start building. - Also check Slack to see if anyone else is already working on this widget — "I want to make sure I'm collaborating with the right people." **Blossie's response:** - Identified the people to coordinate with as **Brian Somerset** and **Gavin Nelson**. - The two are already working on an MVP for the widget. - Promised to add Alex to their Slack conversation and send a screenshot as soon as the prototype is ready. - Will stay in the same prototype thread, draft a Slack reply @-ing them, and submit it to Alex for approval. After confirming the arrangement, Alex said: "Let's let Blossie work on it for a bit. When I get home and sit down at my computer, I'll come back and check on the latest progress." ## Go set yours up now If you're watching this video on your phone, Alex's advice is: switch over to the ChatGPT app and get your dot set up. He said he "can't wait to see what you all will build with your dots." Source: Set up your dot in the ChatGPT mobile app — OpenAI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5KxBTUncoE)