Qira: Lenovo’s Bold AI Assistant Challenges Copilot and Gemini Across All Devices

While many tech companies are launching AI tools that work on single devices, Lenovo has revealed Qira, an ambitious AI assistant designed to work across its entire ecosystem. This new assistant is embedded at the system level in Lenovo and Motorola devices, working on PCs, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. Unlike traditional AI assistants, Qira maintains a single intelligence as users switch between devices.

Qira goes beyond simple chatbot functions by acting on behalf of users through device capabilities and local AI processing. It can work offline without cloud connections and coordinates actions across multiple apps and devices. This means it can handle complex tasks without users needing to manage each step manually. This approach represents a significant advancement in AI automation benefits that can streamline routine tasks while reducing human error.

Qira transcends typical AI assistants by executing complex multi-device tasks offline, eliminating manual step-by-step management.

The assistant builds a personalized knowledge base from user-selected interactions and documents. It develops an understanding of the user’s world through sensing across devices while prioritizing privacy and consent. This helps Qira grasp context and personal patterns over time.

Users can interact with Qira in multiple ways, including voice commands (“Hey, Qira”), a dedicated key, or through a persistent interface. It supports real-time interaction while sharing screens or cameras, making collaboration feel natural and conversational.

A standout feature is Qira’s ability to summarize what happened during a user’s absence. When returning to work, it highlights important updates and offers “Next Move” suggestions based on current activities. It can also provide notification summaries across all devices. Qira’s Pay Attention feature provides real-time transcriptions and translations during meetings, enhancing productivity for multilingual teams.

Qira uses a hybrid AI system that processes personal information locally for security while enhancing features through cloud services when users allow it. It integrates with Microsoft Windows Foundry and partners with companies like Stability AI, Notion, and Perplexity.

Creative features include the Creator Zone for unlimited on-device text-to-image creation using Stable Diffusion 3.5 Flash models. Qira also enables secure searches across Notion workspaces and supports guided research through Perplexity integration. The AI assistant appears branded as Lenovo Qira on Lenovo products and as Motorola Qira on Motorola devices, maintaining consistent functionality across the entire product ecosystem.