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Customize Otto for Your Family

Learn how to personalize Otto's conversations, boundaries, and tone to match your family's values and parenting style.

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Otto is built to adapt to your family - with you in control every step of the way. Setup is simple, guided, and always editable. With a few simple settings, you can tailor Otto's conversations, boundaries, and tone to match your values, your child's age, and your parenting style.

Step 1: Choose How You Want to Start

Pick the setup style that fits you best.

Have a short, natural conversation and let Otto build a detailed family profile for you. This option creates the most personalized experience.

Quick Start

Use a streamlined form with guided choices for faster setup. You can refine everything later.

Both options lead to the same place: a profile shaped by you.

Step 2: Describe Your Family

Share what makes your family your family.

You can include:

  • Children's ages, personalities, and interests
  • Values you want reinforced (religious, cultural, or personal)
  • Topics you want limited or completely off-limits
  • Preferences for tone, creativity, and learning style

Otto uses this information to understand context - not to make decisions for you.

Step 3: Name Your Family

Choose what Otto should call your family during conversations. This can be your last name, a nickname, or something creative. This helps Otto keep interactions personal and consistent.

Step 4: Otto Builds Your Family Profile

Otto reviews your input and creates a custom profile that includes:

  • Family values to reflect and reinforce
  • Age-appropriate communication guidelines
  • Topics to avoid or handle carefully
  • Conversation tone and boundaries

This happens within built-in safety limits designed specifically for kids.

Step 5: Review and Confirm

Before anything is finalized, you will review:

  • Your family values
  • Off-limits and restricted topics
  • How Otto will respond to your children

You can adjust anything before confirming. Nothing is locked in.

Step 6: Update Anytime

Families change - and Otto is designed to change with you.

You can update:

  • Values and preferences
  • Topic boundaries
  • Tone and complexity as kids grow
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Ready to Get Started?

Try Otto today and see the difference parental peace of mind makes.