I’m usually pretty skeptical when a new “AI productivity tool” pops up. Most promise a lot and deliver… fine. But my first real interaction with Wave AI Notetaker (wave.co) genuinely caught me off guard—in a good way.

I recently used Wave to record a phone conversation. Nothing fancy. No complex setup. I just wanted a clean recording and a reliable transcript.

What I got was way more than that.

I Almost Bought Another Device

What makes this experience even more interesting is that, going into this, I was actually considering purchasing a separate piece of hardware—a dedicated recording device just for calls and meetings. You know the type: another gadget, another charger, another thing to remember to bring with you.

Then it hit me: Why am I overthinking this?

My phone is already in my hand. It’s always with me. It’s more accessible than any standalone device I could buy. So instead of adding more hardware to my workflow, I decided to see if software could solve the problem better.

Wave did exactly that.

Recording That Just Works

The recording itself was solid. Clear audio, no weird drops, no “Did it actually capture that?” anxiety. It simply did what it was supposed to do—which, honestly, already puts it ahead of a lot of tools.

Accurate Transcription (Like… Actually Accurate)

Once the call ended, Wave delivered a transcription that was impressively accurate. Names, context, conversational flow—it didn’t feel robotic or stitched together. It felt usable.

Not “skim and hope for the best” usable.
Real, copy-paste, reference-later usable.

The Summary Is the Secret Weapon

The standout feature for me was the AI-generated summary.

Instead of re-reading an entire conversation, Wave gave me a clean, well-structured recap of the key points. It captured the intent, decisions, and next steps without fluff. If you’ve ever finished a call and thought, “Okay… what exactly did we decide?”—this solves that problem instantly.

Why This Matters

Wave is especially useful if you:

• Jump between meetings and calls all day
• Need accurate notes without manually taking them
• Want clarity instead of long transcripts
• Prefer using the device already in your pocket

It feels like a tool built for real-world use—not just demos.

Final Thoughts

This was my first interaction with Wave AI Notetaker, and it delivered exactly what I hoped for—and then some. Clean recording. Strong transcription. Genuinely helpful summaries.

And maybe most importantly, it replaced the need for another piece of hardware entirely.

I’ll definitely be using it again.

If Wave continues performing like this, it’s going to quietly become one of those tools you rely on without even thinking about it—and those are usually the best ones.