Frequently Asked Questions

Nexus Pen is the world's first AI-powered ballpoint pen with a built-in color display. It connects to Donna, our AI assistant, via Bluetooth to give you instant voice-powered answers, explanations, and creative help, all without needing to pull out your phone.

Every Nexus Pen ships with: the Nexus Pen device, a USB-C charging cable, two spare erasable ink cartridges, and a quick-start guide. The Nexus Pen app is a free download on iOS (Android coming soon).

Nexus Pen charges over standard USB-C. We will publish measured battery life with the first production units. And because it writes with real ink, it keeps working as a pen even when the battery is empty.

Yes! Nexus Pen writes like a normal ballpoint pen using erasable premium ink cartridges. The AI hardware is integrated into the pen body without compromising the writing experience. You can also replace cartridges when they run out.

The Nexus Pen app is available for iOS 14+ and Android 8+. The pen connects over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.2+). No Wi-Fi required on the pen itself, your phone's internet connection powers the AI.

Nexus Pen is designed to complement your phone, not replace it. The key benefit is that it keeps you focused, you get AI-powered answers without unlocking your phone and falling into social media or distractions. The pen stays in your hand while you work.

Donna is the AI assistant built into every Nexus Pen. She has five specialized modes (Answer, School, Research, Creative, and Language) and is designed to be helpful, patient, and context-aware. Donna is powered by state-of-the-art language models and optimized for the Nexus Pen's audio pipeline.

Nexus Pen includes five AI modes: Answer (quick factual responses), School (Socratic homework help that guides without just giving answers), Research (deep analysis and citations), Creative (writing, brainstorming, storytelling), and Language (translation and language learning). Pro users can create custom modes.

Donna requires an active internet connection on your paired phone to process AI responses. The pen itself doesn't need Wi-Fi, it communicates through the app. In areas with no signal, the color display will show a connectivity notice.

Absolutely. School Mode is specifically designed to help students learn, Donna uses the Socratic method, asking guiding questions and breaking concepts down rather than just giving answers. This promotes genuine understanding rather than shortcut-seeking.

Yes. The Free plan gives you access to Answer and School modes with a daily query limit. It's a great way to experience Donna before upgrading. Plus and Pro plans unlock all five modes, higher limits, and premium features.

You can switch modes via the Nexus Pen app, using the physical buttons on the pen, or by saying a voice command like "Donna, switch to Research Mode." The current mode is always visible on the color display.

We offer three personal plans: Free ($0/month, limited queries), Plus ($14.99/month or $8.99/month billed annually), and Pro ($24.99/month or $16.99/month billed annually). Business plans for schools and enterprises are also available, contact us for pricing.

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. You'll keep access to your paid plan until the end of your current billing period. No cancellation fees, ever.

The Free plan includes access to Answer and School modes, up to 20 queries per day, and basic color display features. It's a fully functional experience, no credit card required to get started.

With the Pro plan, you can add up to 5 family members to your subscription. Each member gets their own account, personal query limit, and AI history. You manage billing from a single account while everyone gets their own personalized Donna experience.

Yes! Students with a valid .edu email address qualify for 25% off any plan. Visit our Student Discount page to verify your email and receive your discount code within 24 hours.

Nexus Pen uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to pair with the Nexus Pen app on your phone. Once paired, the pen streams your voice to the app, which forwards it to our AI servers. Donna's audio response is then sent back to the pen and played through the built-in speaker, all in about 1-2 seconds.

The color display on the pen body shows your current AI mode, volume level, battery percentage, and connection status. It also displays short text snippets from Donna's responses so you don't need to look at your phone during a conversation.

Firmware updates are delivered automatically through the Nexus Pen app when your pen is connected and charging. You'll receive a notification when an update is available. Updates typically take under 5 minutes.

First, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and the pen is charged. Try closing and reopening the app. If the pen still doesn't appear, hold the center button for 5 seconds to reset the BLE connection, then pair again in the app settings. If issues persist, contact NexuspenLLC@gmail.com.

To factory reset your Nexus Pen, hold all three buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the color display shows "RESET." This clears all saved settings and BLE pairings. Your AI history and account data are stored in the cloud and will not be affected.

Yes. Voice audio is transmitted over an encrypted connection and processed in real time to generate AI responses. We do not store raw audio recordings. Conversation history (text summaries) is stored in your account and can be deleted at any time from your account settings.

We currently ship to all 50 US states. International shipping to Canada, the UK, and Australia is coming soon. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when international shipping launches.

Standard shipping (free) takes 5-7 business days. Expedited shipping (2-3 business days) is available for $9.99 at checkout. Express overnight shipping is available for $24.99. Orders placed before 2pm CT ship same day on business days.

We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy. If you're not satisfied for any reason, contact NexuspenLLC@gmail.com within 30 days of delivery. We'll send you a prepaid return label and issue a full refund within 5-7 business days of receiving the pen.

Yes. Every Nexus Pen comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty covering manufacturing defects. Pro subscribers receive an extended 2-year warranty. Accidental damage is not covered, but we offer affordable replacement pricing for out-of-warranty repairs.

If your pen arrives damaged or defective, please email NexuspenLLC@gmail.com with a photo of the damage within 72 hours of delivery. We'll ship a replacement immediately at no cost. You won't need to return the damaged unit.