Getting Started

Understanding the dashboard

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Last updated: November 24th, 2025

The Convo dashboard is your command center for managing calls, tracking action items, and preparing AI assistance. This guide covers all dashboard features in the macOS app.

Dashboard Layout

The dashboard has two main areas:

Left Sidebar – Navigation menu with Home, All Calls, Settings, and collapsible sections for specialized features

Main Content – Dynamic area that changes based on your selected view

Access the dashboard by clicking the Convo icon in your menu bar and selecting "Open Dashboard," or use the "Open Toolbar" button in the sidebar to switch back to the compact toolbar view.

Home View

The Home view gives you a quick overview of what's coming up and what you've recently discussed.

Upcoming Events

After connecting your Google Calendar, you'll see your next 5 upcoming events displayed as cards showing:

  • Event title and time
  • Duration and location (if available)
  • Countdown badge (color-coded: red for urgent, orange for soon, green for later)
  • Number of attendees

Click any event card to open it in Google Calendar. If you haven't connected your calendar yet, you'll see a "Connect calendar" button with skeleton placeholder cards.

Recent Calls

Below upcoming events, you'll find your recent conversations grouped by date (Today, Yesterday, or specific dates). Each call shows:

  • Title (auto-generated from conversation content)
  • Processing badge (if AI is still analyzing)
  • Recording indicator (red "REC" badge for active recordings)
  • Time of conversation

Click any call to view the full conversation details, transcript, and AI insights.

All Calls View

View and search through your complete conversation history. This view includes:

Tabs

  • All calls – Every conversation recorded by Convo
  • My calls – Only calls from meetings you organized in Google Calendar

Search & Filters

Use the search icon to find conversations by keyword, participant name, or topic. You can also sort by date, duration, or title using the filter menu.

Pro tip: Use search to quickly find specific discussions or action items from past calls.

Overview

The Overview section (under General in the sidebar) provides AI-powered insights from your recent conversations.

Weekly Insights

Three insight cards show your weekly activity:

Conversations

Total number of calls this week

Total Time

Combined duration of all conversations

Top Topic

Most frequently discussed subject

Action Items

Convo's AI automatically extracts commitments and tasks from your last 14 days of conversations. Each action item shows:

  • Task description
  • Due date (if mentioned)
  • Overdue indicator (red text for past-due items)
  • Checkbox to mark complete

Only high-quality, actionable items are shown (maximum 3 per conversation, sorted by importance).

Smart Notifications

Get reminders about commitments you made to others, including overdue or approaching deadlines. Each notification is color-coded by type and priority.

Live Answer

Live Answer (under General in the sidebar) lets you create Q&A cards that Convo can reference during live calls to help you respond quickly and accurately.

Managing Live Cards

  • Create cards – Add questions, answers, and the situations where they apply
  • Edit cards – Update existing Q&A pairs as your knowledge evolves
  • View cards – Review your full library of prepared responses

During calls, Convo monitors the conversation and surfaces relevant cards when appropriate, helping you deliver consistent, accurate answers.

Ask AI

Ask AI (under General in the sidebar) is where you upload knowledge sources so Convo can search them in real-time during calls.

Knowledge Sources

Connect your documentation, sales decks, websites, and other reference materials. Convo supports three upload methods:

  • From a website – Enter a URL to import web content
  • From a file – Upload PDF or text documents
  • Manually – Paste or type content directly

Testing Your Knowledge

After uploading documents, use the preview panel to test how Convo responds to questions. This helps you verify that your knowledge sources are working correctly before your next call.

Example: Upload your product documentation, then ask "What are the key features?" to see how Convo extracts and presents information.

Settings

Access settings from the sidebar to manage your account, preferences, and workspace.

My Account

  • Upload profile picture (click avatar to change)
  • Update full name and role
  • Connect Google Calendar for event integration
  • Delete account (in Danger Zone section)

Preferences

  • Launch at startup – Automatically open Convo when your Mac starts
  • Meeting reminders – Get notified before calendar events (1, 5, 10, or 15 minutes)
  • Auto-detect meetings – Show notifications when calls are detected via microphone usage

Connections

Connect external knowledge sources like Notion and Slack (currently in development).

Workspace (General)

  • Workspace name and avatar
  • Company information (name, website, description)
  • Allowed email domains for auto-joining

Members

  • Invite team members via email
  • Manage roles (Owner, Admin, Member)
  • Search and filter member list

Billing

View your subscription status and manage billing through the Stripe Customer Portal (click "Manage" button).

Navigation Tips

Switching Views

Use the "Open Toolbar" button in the sidebar to minimize the dashboard and show the compact menu bar toolbar. Click the Convo icon to reopen the dashboard.

Collapsible Sections

Click "General" in the Call Types section to expand or collapse Overview, Live Answer, and Ask AI options.

User Menu

Click your profile at the bottom of the sidebar to access sign out options.

Troubleshooting

Dashboard not appearing

  1. Click the Convo icon in your menu bar
  2. Select "Open Dashboard" from the dropdown
  3. If still not visible, restart the Convo app

Conversations not syncing

  1. Check that you're signed in (profile visible in sidebar)
  2. Verify internet connection is active
  3. Wait a few moments for sync to complete after recording
  4. Try signing out and back in if issues persist

Calendar events not showing

Go to Settings → My Account and ensure Google Calendar is connected. Click "Connect" if you see a disconnected status, then authorize Convo to access your calendar.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the dashboard, explore these features:

Need more help?

Visit our Help Center for more articles or contact support at itsconvo.com/contact.

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