diff --git a/apps/x/apps/renderer/src/components/onboarding/steps/llm-setup-step.tsx b/apps/x/apps/renderer/src/components/onboarding/steps/llm-setup-step.tsx
index a11b0d5f..a347c41e 100644
--- a/apps/x/apps/renderer/src/components/onboarding/steps/llm-setup-step.tsx
+++ b/apps/x/apps/renderer/src/components/onboarding/steps/llm-setup-step.tsx
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ export function LlmSetupStep({ state }: LlmSetupStepProps) {
           <Lightbulb className="size-5 text-primary shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
           <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
             <p className="text-sm text-foreground">
-              <span className="font-medium">Tip:</span> Sign in with Rowboat for instant access to leading models. No API keys needed.
+              <span className="font-medium">Tip:</span> Hosted models recommended. Locally run LLMs can struggle with Rowboat's parallel background agents. Bring your own API keys below, or sign in for instant access.
             </p>
             <button
               onClick={handleSwitchToRowboat}