Voice Logging FAQ

Voice Logging is a convenient and helpful way of logging food to your diary using your voice. This FAQ will help answer any questions you may have about the feature. 

Where do I find this feature?

Voice Logging is currently available for Premium users on iOS and Android, in the United States with their language set to English using app version 24.35.0 or higher. This feature can be located by tapping the "+" at the bottom of your dashboard.

How do I use this feature to log foods?

On your Dashboard, tap the "+" button at the bottom of the screen and then select "Voice Log". 

You may then receive pop-ups asking you to accept permissions for Voice Recognition and access to the Microphone, this is required to use the feature. Speech Recognition is used to understand voice commands and to allow you to log food with your voice.

After accepting permissions, you will see a screen with a greyed out arrow that says "Talk when you're ready to log your meal - we're listening." You can now say the name of the item you'd like to log to your diary, once the app has registered your voice command, the arrow will turn blue. Tap on the blue arrow to see the results. 

You will then see the page with the result of your voice command. Here you can tap on the item itself to edit the serving size, number of servings, or the meal you want it logged to. Tap "Log" to add this item to your diary, or tap "Try again" if you are not satisfied with the results you received.

Do I need to use specific phrases to log items with my voice?

As long as the phrase contains the name of the food, you should get a result. We recommend using a phrase that that contains the name of the food, a description of the serving size, and the meal name that you want to log the item under. For example: "For Breakfast, I had one cup of plain Greek Yogurt, Honey, and some Blueberries."

What types of entries can I log using my voice?

You can use the Voice Logging feature to enter the same foods you would add to your diary by manually searching the database.

You cannot log custom "My Food", "My Recipes", or "My Meals" items. You cannot use the Voice Logging feature to log a "Quick Add", Weight, Exercise, or Water to your diary. 

Can I edit or delete entries logged using my voice?

Yes! After making a voice query, you'll see the food results. You can tap on a food to edit the details before logging the item to your diary. You can also edit or delete the food item after it's already been logged to your diary. 

Does Voice Logging work when I’m offline?

No, you will need a stable connection to internet or cellular data in order to use the Voice Logging feature. 

How do I give feedback?

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