The Freed Chrome Extension brings Freed directly into your browser so it’s always alongside your EHR. Built for clinicians, it integrates seamlessly with Google Chrome, giving you easy access to Freed next to any web-based EHR.
With a universal copy-paste workflow, the extension works seamlessly across systems so no custom integration is needed. Notes move quickly and reliably into the right fields, keeping your workflow simple and consistent.
Features & Benefits
Integrated workflow: Use Freed right inside Chrome — no tab switching.
EHR Push: One click to drop notes into supported web-based EHRs.
Universal EHR support: Copy-paste works with virtually any EHR.
Flexible fit: Expand, collapse, or move the extension wherever you need it.
Persistent recording: Keep recording across pages, tabs, and apps.
Streamlined multitasking: Document and reference EHR data at the same time.
How to Get Started
Follow these simple steps to start using the Freed Chrome Extension:
Install the Chrome Extension
Visit the Chrome Web Store and download the Freed Chrome Extension:
Pin the Extension
After installing, pin Freed to your Chrome toolbar for quick access:
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome (top-right corner).
Find “Freed AI Extension” in the list.
Click the pin icon to add Freed to your toolbar.
Login to Freed
If you are not currently logged in to Freed, after launching the extension you will be asked to login.
Start Recording
Open the extension and start recording directly from your EHR or any webpage:
Navigate to your EHR (recommended).
Click the Freed icon in your Chrome toolbar.
Select "Capture Conversation" to begin recording.
You can navigate between pages while recording, and the toolbar will show an indicator so you know that the recording is active.
Best Practices for Using Freed's Chrome Extension
Opening Freed's Chrome Extension on top of your browser-based EHR helps to keep your notes and EHR accessible within the same window, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Repositioning the extension
Hover over the extension navigation bar to reveal the drag handle, then use it to reposition the Freed extension within your EHR window.
Discover app navigation
Access key actions quickly using the contextual menu. From here, you can find help or support, switch accounts, or launch the Freed web app to open the full suite of product features.
Minimize the extension
The Freed Chrome Extension supports a minimized view to free up screen space while capturing conversations. Simply click the arrow icon in the upper right-hand corner to minimize the extension. Click the same button to re-expand.
Navigating pages in your EHR
The Freed Extension will keep recording your session even while navigating to different pages in your EHR. The recording marker in the Chrome toolbar indicates that recording is in progress, ensuring reliable recordings without data loss.
Streamline Copying
After finishing a recording, you’ll be automatically redirected to the completed note. From here you can copy the note immediately and paste it into your EHR, saving you time and keeping your workflow efficient.
NEW! We are rolling out a Beta of Push to EHR, which allows Freed to transfer notes to your EHR's sections automatically. Learn more.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues maintaining recordings or multitasking ensure you have the latest version installed and your Chrome browser is up-to-date.
Setting microphone permissions
Freed Chrome Extension needs to grant microphone permissions. These permissions are automatically requested when the extension is first used. If you need to adjust those permissions you can access them at any time in your Chrome settings.
Updating the Freed Chrome Extension
Method 1: Update all Extensions (recommended)
Open Chrome and go to:
chrome://extensions/In the top-right, toggle Developer mode on.
Click the Update button to force all extensions to update immediately.
Method 2: Manually Update just the Freed Extension
On the same
chrome://extensions/page, find the extension you want to update.Click the Reload button (circular arrow) to update just that extension.
Method 3: Disable & Re-Enable (Uninstall and Reinstall)
If you want to trigger a refresh for just one extension:
On
chrome://extensions/- toggle the extension off, then on again.Chrome will reload it and sometimes fetch the latest update if one exists.
Get Support
If you need further help or have any questions, contact our Clinician Success team by clicking the messenger icon in the bottom right corner of your screen, emailing [email protected], or scheduling a 15-minute call with a Clinician Success Representative.