ARIA — AI Executive Assistant by Obsidian Insights
ARIA is a coming-soon local-first iOS-native AI executive assistant that manages schedules, optimizes daily routes, supports approved SMS outreach, helps create user-reviewed Apple Mail drafts, and delivers morning briefings. Server-assisted features use encrypted, minimum-necessary context only when the workflow requires it. Planned tiers are Free, Pro, and Executive. CASA-gated Gmail provider features are not included in the App Store-safe production build.
ARIA
Your AI Executive Assistant
ARIA is a local-first iOS-native AI assistant that manages your schedule, optimizes your routes, supports approved client outreach, helps prepare user-reviewed Apple Mail drafts, and uses encrypted cloud assistance only when a workflow needs it.
Capabilities
What ARIA Can Do
Smart Scheduling
AI-powered calendar management with natural language booking. Say "Schedule Sarah Chen at 10am tomorrow" and ARIA handles the rest.
Route Optimization
Automated route planning for your daily appointments. Minimizes drive time and shows live ETAs with map visualization.
AI Conversation
Chat naturally with ARIA about your day, clients, and tasks. She remembers your preferences, contacts, and patterns.
Client Management
Built-in CRM with contact insights, interaction history, and relationship scoring. Import from your iPhone contacts.
Assistant Voice
Hands-free voice controls and premium ARIA voice features for briefings and task capture. The avatar keeps natural idle motion without fake lip-sync promises.
Approved Outreach
Send consented texts through the approved SMS lane and create user-reviewed Apple Mail draft handoffs. Gmail provider access stays disabled until CASA is complete.
App Screens
10 Purpose-Built Screens
Every screen designed for professionals who move fast
Home Dashboard
Avatar greeting, appointment stats, next-up card
AI Conversation
Chat interface over full-screen avatar video
Schedule
Color-coded appointment list with import & new buttons
More / Services
Quick-access hub for all ARIA features
Route Map
Route visualization with location pins and optimization
Outreach Hub
SMS/email/call hub with channel tabs and compose
Clients
CRM list with search, insights, and contact details
Reports
Analytics dashboard with charts and activity timeline
Settings
Profile management, appearance, billing preferences
Slide-Out Menu
Quick navigation to all app sections
Home Dashboard
Avatar greeting, appointment stats, next-up card
AI Conversation
Chat interface over full-screen avatar video
Schedule
Color-coded appointment list with import & new buttons
More / Services
Quick-access hub for all ARIA features
Route Map
Route visualization with location pins and optimization
Outreach Hub
SMS/email/call hub with channel tabs and compose
Clients
CRM list with search, insights, and contact details
Reports
Analytics dashboard with charts and activity timeline
Settings
Profile management, appearance, billing preferences
Slide-Out Menu
Quick navigation to all app sections
Under the Hood
5-Tier AI Intelligence
ARIA uses a multi-tier AI architecture that starts with on-device processing and escalates only when a feature needs server-assisted or provider-backed capability — balancing speed, privacy, and reliability while clearly distinguishing local workflows from cloud-assisted ones.
On-Device AI
Free, private, instant. Handles many daily tasks locally without a network call.
Local Network AI
Free local model for complex reasoning. Runs privately on your home network.
Cloud AI (Primary)
Advanced natural language understanding for nuanced scheduling and communication tasks. Server-assisted features send only the minimum necessary encrypted context.
Cloud AI (Secondary)
Premium reasoning for complex workflows, used only when the task needs cloud-scale analysis or provider-specific capability.
Cloud AI (Fallback)
Additional provider path for reliability when enabled, governed by approval gates, spend caps, and privacy disclosures.
Pricing
Planned tiers for ARIA
ARIA is coming soon. Planned tiers begin with BYO-AI setup and core planning, then add approved communications and deeper workflow intelligence as the product clears App Store release gates.
Pricing reflects the planned ARIA iOS tier model and may change before public App Store availability. Gmail provider access and CASA-gated inbox features remain disabled in the App Store-safe production path until the Google review is complete.