diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e2749d9..63b6eae 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ For more control over the installation process, copy and paste the [Docker Compo
 N.O.M.A.D. is a management UI ("Command Center") and API that orchestrates a collection of containerized tools and resources via [Docker](https://www.docker.com/). It handles installation, configuration, and updates for everything — so you don't have to.
 
 **Built-in capabilities include:**
-- **AI Chat with Knowledge Base** — local AI chat powered by [Ollama](https://ollama.com/), with document upload and semantic search (RAG via [Qdrant](https://qdrant.tech/))
+- **AI Chat with Knowledge Base** — local AI chat powered by [Ollama](https://ollama.com/) or you can use OpenAI API compatible software such as LM Studio or llama.cpp, with document upload and semantic search (RAG via [Qdrant](https://qdrant.tech/))
 - **Information Library** — offline Wikipedia, medical references, ebooks, and more via [Kiwix](https://kiwix.org/)
 - **Education Platform** — Khan Academy courses with progress tracking via [Kolibri](https://learningequality.org/kolibri/)
 - **Offline Maps** — downloadable regional maps via [ProtoMaps](https://protomaps.com)
@@ -85,6 +85,16 @@ To run LLM's and other included AI tools:
 - OS: Debian-based (Ubuntu recommended)
 - Stable internet connection (required during install only)
 
+#### Running AI models on a different host
+By default, N.O.M.A.D.'s installer will attempt to setup Ollama on the host when the AI Assistant is installed. However, if you would like to run the AI model on a different host, you can go to the settings of of the AI assistant and input a URL for either an ollama or OpenAI-compatible API server (such as LM Studio, llama.cpp).  
+Note that if you use Ollama on a different host, you must start the server with this option `OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0`.  
+You are responsible for the setup of Ollama/OpenAI server on the other host.
+
+#### Running AI models on a different host
+By default, N.O.M.A.D. will attempt to setup Ollama on the host when the AI Assistant is installed. However, if you would like to run the AI model on a different host, you can go to the settings of of the AI assistant and input a URL for either an ollama or OpenAI-compatible API server (such as LM Studio, llama.cpp).  
+Note that if you use Ollama on a different host, you must start the server with this option `OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0`.
+You are responsible for the setup of Ollama/OpenAI server on the other host.
+
 **For detailed build recommendations at three price points ($150–$1,000+), see the [Hardware Guide](https://www.projectnomad.us/hardware).**
 
 Again, Project N.O.M.A.D. itself is quite lightweight - it's the tools and resources you choose to install with N.O.M.A.D. that will determine the specs required for your unique deployment
@@ -144,4 +154,4 @@ sudo bash /opt/project-nomad/update_nomad.sh
 ###### Uninstall Script - Need to start fresh? Use the uninstall script to make your life easy. Note: this cannot be undone!
 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Crosstalk-Solutions/project-nomad/refs/heads/main/install/uninstall_nomad.sh -o uninstall_nomad.sh && sudo bash uninstall_nomad.sh
-```
\ No newline at end of file
+```
diff --git a/admin/inertia/pages/settings/models.tsx b/admin/inertia/pages/settings/models.tsx
index d22155a..c1d8bc4 100644
--- a/admin/inertia/pages/settings/models.tsx
+++ b/admin/inertia/pages/settings/models.tsx
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ export default function ModelsPage(props: {
               <div className="flex-1">
                 <Input
                   name="remoteOllamaUrl"
-                  label="Remote Ollama URL"
+                  label="Remote Ollama/OpenAI API URL"
                   placeholder="http://192.168.1.100:11434  (or :1234 for OpenAI API Compatible Apps)"
                   value={remoteOllamaUrl}
                   onChange={(e) => {