Web Search Functionality
Enhance your AI conversations with real-time web search capabilities using Brave Search integration.
How It Works
When web search is enabled, the AI model can automatically search the internet to find current information, facts, and data to answer your questions more accurately. This is especially useful for questions about recent events, current statistics, or topics that require up-to-date information.
Enabling Web Search
In Chat Settings
- 1. Open a chat conversation
- 2. Tap the settings icon in the chat interface
- 3. Toggle "Enable Web Search" to ON
- 4. The AI can now search the web when needed
Privacy & Data Usage
What Gets Sent
- • Only search queries are sent to Brave Search
- • No personal information or chat history is transmitted
- • Search results are processed locally on your device
- • Your identity remains anonymous to the search service
Search Behavior
When Search Triggers
The AI model intelligently decides when to search based on your question. It searches when:
- • You ask about recent news or current events
- • You request current statistics or data
- • You ask "What's the latest..." or "Current status of..."
- • The model determines it needs fresh information
Search Results Integration
When the AI searches the web, it:
- • Automatically formulates relevant search queries
- • Retrieves and analyzes search results
- • Synthesizes information into a comprehensive answer
- • Cites sources from the search results
Subscription Limits
Noema Pro
Noema is free forever with a daily limit of 5 web searches. Upgrade to Noema Pro to unlock unlimited web searches and remove the daily limit.
This subscription helps cover the costs of providing web search functionality through our search partners.
Best Practices
- • Be specific: More specific questions yield better search results
- • Verify important info: Always double-check critical information from web searches
- • Use offline when possible: For general knowledge, local models are faster
- • Check sources: Review cited sources for accuracy and reliability