Is a subscription required?

Yes. An active membership is required to unlock the device's full capabilities, including cloud storage, AI features, and software updates. Tiers range from Core to Advanced.

Does it work with both iPhone and Android?

Yes, it is compatible with a wide range of iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets. Specific compatible models are listed on their support site.

What is the main advantage over traditional ultrasound machines?

The primary advantages are radical portability (pocket-sized), dramatically lower cost, and a software-upgradeable platform that improves over time without hardware changes.

Can it be used without an internet connection?

After initial setup, the probe can be used offline. However, the app must connect to the internet at least every 30 days to maintain access.

What is CompassAI™ and do I need it?

CompassAI is an enterprise software platform for health systems. It automates documentation, quality assurance, and billing workflows. It's separate from the individual user membership and is needed for program-level management and revenue capture.

How does the AI assistance work technically?

On-device AI analyzes the ultrasound beam in real-time to provide guidance for optimal image acquisition, identify anatomy, and automate measurements like bladder volume or B-line counts. It runs on the connected mobile device.

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Butterfly Network

Butterfly Network provides FDA-cleared, handheld ultrasound devices (iQ3, iQ+) that connect to a smartphone or tablet. Using proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ semiconductor technology, a single probe replaces multiple traditional piezoelectric probes for whole-body imaging. The platform integrates advanced AI for image guidance and workflow automation, cloud storage, and a comprehensive education suite. It targets individual clinicians and entire health systems for point-of-care diagnostics.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Product information

Everything worth knowing about Butterfly Network

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Whole-Body Imaging with Single Probe

A single semiconductor-based handheld probe (iQ3 or iQ+) performs ultrasound across the whole body, replacing multiple piezoelectric probes.

AI-Powered Tools

On-device AI assists with image guidance, anatomy identification, and real-time feedback. Includes Auto Bladder Volume and Auto B-Line Counter.

Comprehensive Education Suite

Access to Butterfly Academy™ courses, ScanLab™ for AI-guided training, and educational videos to support clinician learning and proficiency.

Unlimited Cloud Storage & Collaboration

Store an unlimited number of ultrasound studies in the cloud. Share studies via de-identified links and collaborate with colleagues.

Enterprise Program Management with Compass AI™

Centralized software for health systems to manage ultrasound programs, including automated documentation, quality assurance, and billing workflows.

Technical capabilities

Ultrasound-on-Chip™ Semiconductor Technology

Proprietary chip replaces traditional piezoelectric crystals, enabling a compact probe with multiple imaging modes and software-improvable performance.

Advanced Imaging & AI Algorithms

Features iQ Slice™, iQ Fan™, Biplane Imaging™, Needle Viz™, and AI tools like Auto B-Lines, running on-device for real-time procedural guidance.

Must watch videos

How to Use Butterfly's AI-Powered Gestational Age Tool | Step-by-Step Tutorial

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How to Use Butterfly's AI-Powered Gestational Age Tool | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to use Butterfly Network's AI-powered Blind-Sweep Gestational Age Tool, the world's first AI solution that estimates fetal gestational age using simple blind ultrasound sweeps—without requiring image capture or fetal biometric measurements. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to prepare the patient, perform the required craniocaudal and transverse sweeps, enter fundal height, calculate gestational age, interpret results, and troubleshoot when manual fetal biometry may be needed. Whether you're working in prenatal care, emergency medicine, rural healthcare, or resource-limited settings, this innovative workflow helps clinicians quickly estimate gestational age in approximately two minutes using AI-assisted ultrasound. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Overview of the AI-Powered Gestational Age Tool 00:20 Benefits of Blind-Sweep AI Gestational Age Estimation 00:40 Patient Positioning & Preparation 00:58 Selecting the Correct OB Preset 01:08 Launching the Gestational Age Tool 01:24 Measuring & Entering Fundal Height 02:01 Preparing for Blind-Sweep Scanning 02:12 First Craniocaudal Sweep Demonstration 02:39 Additional Vertical Sweep Technique 03:03 Applying Gel & Completing Remaining Sweeps 03:21 How to Redo a Sweep if Needed 04:06 Performing Left-to-Right Transverse Sweeps 04:29 Lower Uterine Segment Sweep 04:48 Completing Remaining Transverse Sweeps 05:41 Calculating Gestational Age Results 05:52 Reviewing & Saving the Report 06:15 What to Do if AI Cannot Calculate Gestational Age 06:27 Switching to Manual Fetal Biometry 06:47 Final Recap Discover how Butterfly Network is advancing ultrasound with AI-powered workflows that help clinicians deliver faster, more accessible prenatal care. Learn more about Butterfly Network's AI-powered ultrasound solutions and handheld imaging technology: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/ Like, comment, and subscribe for more ultrasound training videos, product tutorials, and AI-powered imaging innovations. Share this video with colleagues, OB providers, sonographers, and clinicians looking to streamline gestational age assessment. Disclaimer: For prescription use only. Butterfly iQ3™ is a portable ultrasound system designed for external ultrasound imaging. Read the User Manual for warnings, precautions, and contraindications. #ButterflyNetwork #ButterflyIQ #AIUltrasound #GestationalAge #BlindSweep #PregnancyUltrasound #OBUltrasound #ObstetricUltrasound #PrenatalCare #PointOfCareUltrasound #POCUS #MedicalEducation #UltrasoundTraining #HealthcareInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #MaternalHealth

Compass AI Demo | AI-Powered Ultrasound Documentation, QA & Program Management

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Compass AI Demo | AI-Powered Ultrasound Documentation, QA & Program Management

See Compass AI by Butterfly Network in action and discover how AI is transforming point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) workflows. Compass AI streamlines ultrasound documentation, automates worksheet completion, simplifies quality assurance (QA), and provides powerful program analytics—all within a single software platform. From AI-assisted documentation to intelligent image review and performance dashboards, Compass AI helps clinicians spend less time on administrative tasks and more time delivering exceptional patient care. Whether you're an emergency physician, hospital administrator, ultrasound director, or POCUS educator, Compass AI offers an integrated solution designed to improve efficiency, compliance, and clinical workflows. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Traditional Ultrasound Documentation Challenges 00:19 AI-Powered Voice Documentation Demo 00:29 Recording Findings with AI 00:37 Automatic Worksheet Generation 00:45 Reviewing & Finalizing the Exam 00:54 Mobile Workflow Demonstration 01:03 AI-Powered Clinical Documentation Benefits 01:17 Quality Assurance (QA) Workflow 01:25 AI Image Ranking & Review 01:41 Providing QA Feedback 01:45 Reducing Documentation Time & Cognitive Load 01:51 Program Dashboard Overview 01:59 Compliance, Documentation & Revenue Metrics 02:07 Operational Insights & Reporting 02:18 Benefits for Emergency Departments 02:22 How Compass AI Improves Ultrasound Programs 02:37 Final Thoughts & Impact on Patient Care Learn more about Compass AI and Butterfly Network's integrated ultrasound solutions: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/compassai Like, comment, and subscribe for more product demos, ultrasound education, AI innovations, and point-of-care ultrasound content from Butterfly Network. Disclaimer: For prescription use only. Butterfly iQ3™ is a portable ultrasound system designed for external ultrasound imaging. Read the User Manual for warnings, precautions, and contraindications. #CompassAI #ButterflyNetwork #ButterflyIQ #POCUS #PointOfCareUltrasound #AIHealthcare #MedicalAI #ClinicalDocumentation #Ultrasound #EmergencyMedicine #HealthcareTechnology #MedicalEducation #QualityAssurance #WorkflowAutomation #HealthIT #DigitalHealth #MedicalImaging #HospitalInnovation #ClinicalWorkflow #ArtificialIntelligence

How Compass AI Helps POCUS Managers Improve Patient Care

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How Compass AI Helps POCUS Managers Improve Patient Care

Hear directly from physicians about how Compass AI is transforming point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) programs. From automated documentation and streamlined quality assurance to improved resident education and increased revenue capture, Compass AI helps healthcare organizations build stronger, more efficient ultrasound programs. In this video, physicians explain why dedicated POCUS managers are essential for improving clinical workflows, supporting education, maintaining quality standards, and ultimately enhancing patient care. 🔗 Learn more about Compass AI: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/compassai ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:10 AI-powered documentation improves efficiency 00:20 Simplifying quality assurance (QA) with Compass AI 00:30 Better physician feedback and education 00:40 Tracking resident scan progress toward graduation 00:50 Increasing compliance and revenue capture 01:00 Supporting advanced ultrasound fellowship programs 01:10 Why every healthcare system needs a POCUS manager Learn more about point-of-care ultrasound and Butterfly's handheld imaging technology: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more videos on AI-powered ultrasound, POCUS education, and Butterfly innovations. Share this video with emergency physicians, ultrasound program directors, POCUS managers, residents, educators, and healthcare leaders looking to strengthen their ultrasound programs. Disclaimer: For prescription use only. Butterfly iQ3™ is a portable ultrasound system designed for external ultrasound imaging. Read the User Manual for warnings, precautions, and contraindications. #CompassAI #ButterflyNetwork #POCUS #PointOfCareUltrasound #Ultrasound #MedicalAI #EmergencyMedicine #ClinicalEducation #HealthcareTechnology #QualityAssurance #UltrasoundDocumentation #POCUSManager #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #DiagnosticImaging

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype

Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Rapid bedside assessment in emergency departments, ICUs, and clinics for immediate clinical decision-making.

Procedural Guidance

Real-time visualization for needle-based procedures like nerve blocks, line placements, and biopsies.

Medical Education & Training

Simulation-based learning and portfolio building for medical students, residents, and clinician upskilling.

Global & Resource-Limited Health

Deployable, low-cost ultrasound in remote areas where traditional imaging is unavailable.

Veterinary Medicine

All-species diagnostic imaging solution for animal health assessment.

Enterprise Program Management

Centralized workflow, quality assurance, and billing capture for health system ultrasound programs.

Telehealth & Remote Consultation

Share de-identified studies and enable real-time guidance (TeleGuidance) for remote colleagues.

What's great

Single probe for whole-body imaging, no need for multiple transducers.
Ultra-portable, connects directly to a smartphone.
Significant cost reduction compared to traditional cart-based systems.

Technical strengths

Built-in AI for image guidance and automated measurements.
Unlimited cloud storage and easy study sharing included.
Comprehensive enterprise software (CompassAI) for program management.
Extensive education suite and simulation training (ScanLab).

Where it falls short

Requires a mandatory annual software subscription for full functionality.
Performance depends on the connected smartphone's hardware and battery.
Advanced imaging modes (e.g., Power Doppler) locked behind higher-tier subscriptions.

Technical limitations

Probe is not waterproof; requires careful handling and disinfection protocols.
Ultrasound-on-Chip™ tech can have a learning curve for users trained on traditional piezoelectric probes.
Internet connection required periodically for app validation and updates.
Advanced enterprise features (DICOM, HL7) are add-on purchases, not standard.

For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A

It's an FDA-cleared handheld ultrasound probe that connects to your smartphone. Using Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, it replaces multiple traditional probes with one device capable of whole-body imaging.