Add “Auto‑Enable Web Search” Setting for Lumo Chats
Introduce a new option in Lumo’s Settings—“Auto‑Enable Web Search” (or a similarly named toggle). When activated, Lumo would automatically turn on the web‑search capability at the start of every new conversation, eliminating the need for users to manually enable it for each chat session.
Why This Matters:
Seamless Experience: Users who rely on up‑to‑date information can get instant, real‑time answers without an extra step, making interactions feel more natural and efficient.
Consistency: Guarantees that all chats benefit from the latest data, especially for topics that change frequently (news, weather, stock prices, etc.).
Time Savings: Reduces repetitive actions for power users and those who frequently switch devices or start new threads.
Clear Control: The toggle remains user‑controlled, allowing privacy‑focused individuals to keep web search disabled if they prefer a purely offline Lumo experience.
Suggested Implementation DetailsDefault State: Off by default to preserve the current behavior and respect user privacy expectations.
Indicator: Show a subtle icon or badge in the chat window when auto‑search is active, so users know the feature is enabled.
Per‑Session Override: Allow users to temporarily disable web search for a specific chat via the existing manual control, without affecting the global auto‑enable setting.
Potential Benefits
Improves user satisfaction for those who regularly need current information.
Aligns Lumo’s functionality with the expectations set by other AI assistants that automatically leverage live data.
Encourages broader adoption of Lumo Plus, where web search is a premium feature, by showcasing its convenience.