octo by October Download for Mac

A little help. A lot closer.

Be there for
Mom’s computer,
from anywhere.

Octo lives on your parents’ computer.
They ask, it explains. You ask, it does.
Always with their OK.

Download for Mac Also for Windows
Get the app for your phone
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See it in action
A FRIENDLY FACE ON THEIR SCREEN“A little bigger? I can help.”
Meet Octo, a fluffy orange octopus with a kind smile and rosy cheeks
They’re in control.Octo always asks first.
On their computer. By their side.Windows + Mac iPhone + Android

For the family’s tech person

A small computer problem.
A very long phone call.

Mom’s printer stopped. Dad can’t find the photo you sent.
The video call link “doesn’t work”. And you’re two cities away.

Meet the little helper that brings you closer.

01 / A little setup, together

One visit. Help that stays.

Set it up together once. Be there for the everyday things, wherever you are.

  1. 01 / THEIR COMPUTER

    Install Octo together.

    Put the helper on their Windows computer or Mac. Just once, with you there.

    Get the helper
  2. 02 / YOUR PHONE

    Scan. Pair. Say hello.

    Scan the code on their own screen with your phone, then confirm together.

  3. 03 / STAY CLOSE

    They ask. You ask.

    Octo explains things to them and takes care of your tasks, with their OK.

02 / Meet your little helper

A familiar face.
A helping hand.

Try a few everyday moments.
Local demo. Sends and records nothing.
Mom, Dad and Harsh are example names.

ON THEIR COMPUTER

“How do I make
the text bigger?”

No jargon. No guessing which button you meant. Just a plain answer, right beside them.

Click the floating Octo to try it.

Mom’s computer · Example
A NOTE FROM THE FAMILY

Sunday, together.

We saved you a seat.
Let’s catch up this weekend.

Ask OctoExample

Let’s make this easier to read.

On Windows, hold Ctrl and press +. On a Mac, hold ⌘ and press +. Each press makes this web page bigger.

One small step at a time.
FROM YOUR PHONE

You send the task.
They say OK.

Octo helps while they watch. You get a screenshot when it’s done.

  1. Ask from your phone.
  2. Wait for their OK.
  3. Help with Stop always visible.
  4. Send you the result.
YOUR PHONE

Mom’s laptop

● Connected to your family

“Join the Discord call”

Joined. She’s in the call.

Screenshot + a record of each step.
Mom’s screen
Octo is helpingStop

Opened the invite. Joined the call.

POINT & ASK

“Is this safe?”
Start right there.

Drag a box around the example pop-up. Or use the button to select it.

Example browser window
Your computer is blocked!

Call support immediately.
Do not close this window.

FAKE POP-UP · DEMO ONLY
Octo says

This looks like a scam. Don’t call that number.

Close the pop-up. If you’re unsure, send it to Harsh.

Illustrative screens, made for this demo. No screen access, microphone, account or connection needed.

03 / A little easier, on both sides

Their friendly helper.
Your peace of mind.

FOR THEM

A patient answer. Every time.

An always-there friend for the questions they shouldn’t have to save up.

  • Speak or type, in their language.
  • Circle anything and ask “What is this?”
  • Check a worrying message: “Is this a scam?”
  • Send something to you with one tap.
FOR YOU

Help, without the back-and-forth.

One place for your family’s computers and the little things they need.

  • Tell a computer what to do from your phone.
  • Pick up to-dos with screenshots attached.
  • See a screenshot when the task is done.
  • Read a step-by-step record of what Octo did.

04 / Their computer. Their say.

Built to be trusted,
not feared.

Help should feel like family.
Clear permission. Clear boundaries. A way to stop.

“May I make that change?”
Octo is helpingStop

Always visible. Always their choice.

01

Their OK comes first.

Before any change, Octo asks. They can say no.

02

A big, visible Stop.

A banner stays on screen while Octo helps. Stop works anytime.

03

No passwords. No money.

Octo never reads or types passwords, reads bank pages, or pays or buys anything.

04

Paired in person.

Scan the code on their own screen, together. A call or a link can never add someone.

05

Only your family.

Only family paired to that computer can send it tasks. A clear record stays on both sides.

06

A second look at scams.

Point at a suspicious pop-up or email. Get a plain answer, and send it to you if they’re unsure.

05 / The everyday things

Little tasks.
A lot less worry.

Family tech support, from the first click to “thanks, it works”.

“Fix the Wi-Fi.”

Find the problem, ask before changing settings, and help them reconnect.

“Join the call.”

Zoom, Meet, Discord or WhatsApp. Get them into the conversation.

“Find that photo.”

Find the email or photo you sent, and put it right in front of them.

“Make it bigger.”

Bigger text, louder sound, a brighter screen. A little adjustment goes a long way.

“Is this safe?”

A calm second opinion on a worrying pop-up, email or message.

“Install the app I sent.”

A familiar request from you. A clear OK from them before anything changes.

Made for parents. And grandparents.

Technology should
meet them halfway.

Big text. A calm screen. Voice first, in their language. You handle the first setup; they have nothing to configure or maintain. Octo updates itself.

If something goes wrong, Octo tells you, not them.

A gentler kind of tech support for elderly parents.

Bring a little help home

Their computer.
Your phone. One Octo.

Help your parents with their computer remotely, with their OK at every step.

FOR THEIR COMPUTER

The Octo helper

Install it together, on Windows or Mac.

Download for Mac Download for Windows
Computers and system requirements
FOR YOUR PHONE

The Octo app

Your family, a message away. On iPhone and Android.

Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play

Pair in person by scanning the code on their screen.

Good to know

A few quick
answers.

Need a hand?
Email October

Can Octo see everything?

Only when they ask, or during a task they can see happening. Screenshots go only to you. Octo doesn’t quietly watch their screen in the background.

What if Octo makes a mistake?

Octo asks before making changes, and the visible Stop button works anytime. When it’s unsure, it asks you for help instead of guessing. Like any helper, it can make mistakes.

Does Mom need an account?

No. You set Octo up together once, using your October account and a code on her own screen. She can just ask Octo.

Is it safe from scammers?

Pairing happens in person by scanning a code on their own screen. A phone call or a link can never add someone, and only paired family can send tasks. Octo asks before changes, keeps Stop visible, and never reads or types passwords, reads bank pages, or pays or buys anything. Point & Ask also helps them check suspicious messages; if they’re unsure, they can send one to you.

Which languages?

They can speak or type to Octo and get plain answers in their language. Set their preferred language together during setup. Contact us to check a particular language or voice option.

Which computers and phones?

The Octo helper is available for Windows and Mac. The Octo app for you is available for iPhone and Android. You’ll need a camera on your phone to scan the pairing code, and an internet connection to send tasks.

For minimum OS versions and hardware requirements, ask October about your devices before installing.

Is it private?

Messages between your phone and their computer are encrypted end to end. Octo looks at the screen only when they ask or during a visible task, and screenshots go only to you. Read October’s privacy policy for more.

What does it cost?

Free to start; October plans unlock more.

Who makes Octo?

October, the team behind Lantern. Our family also includes October Desktop, a workspace for teams of agents; Harness, a coding agent; and Bus, which helps agents work together. Octo brings a friendly helping hand to your family’s computers.

A little Octo. A little closer.

Be the tech person,
without being on call.

More “see you Sunday”. Less “can you see my screen?”.

Download for MacAlso for Windows
Get the app for iPhone or Android