Using the Camera to Start a Chat

You can use your device's camera to capture images of food, ingredients, or scan barcodes, and then use that information as the starting point for a conversation with the AI.

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How to Use the Camera

Step 1: From the Home tab, tap the floating Camera Button (📷) at the bottom of the screen

Step 2: The camera view will open. You can:

• Take a photo of a meal, ingredients, or a nutrition label
• Scan a barcode on a food product or medication package

Step 3: After capturing an item, it will appear in a tray at the bottom. You can capture multiple items in one session.

Step 4: When you're finished, tap the arrow button (→) to proceed

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From Capture to Conversation

After you proceed, the app will analyze your captured items and present you with an analysis screen. This screen is a new chat, pre-loaded with the context of your items.

What Happens Next

The AI provides an initial analysis:

• Identifies the food items or products
• Estimates nutritional information
• Summarizes what it found

You see suggested prompts related to your items:

• "Is this healthy?"
• "How many calories?"
• "What can I make with these ingredients?"
• "Any allergens in this?"

You can ask follow-up questions as you would in any other chat.

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Use Cases

For Meal Logging

Snap a photo of your plate and immediately ask:

• Nutritional breakdown
• Health recommendations
• Meal timing advice
• Portion size feedback

For Grocery Shopping

Scan products while shopping:

• Compare nutritional values
• Check ingredient lists
• Get healthier alternatives
• Verify allergen information

For Meal Planning

Photograph your fridge contents:

• Get recipe suggestions
• Plan balanced meals
• Avoid food waste
• Match to your health goals

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📸 Photography Tips

• Use good lighting for better food recognition
• Capture the full plate or product label
• Hold steady when scanning barcodes
• Multiple angles help for complex dishes