Guide

Getting the most out of Homvi.

Practical answers to the questions that come up while you build your inventory — how to add items, when to use each method, and how to get the most out of every photo.

From sign-up to your first room in minutes.

Homvi sets up your home for you, then you fill it in one photo at a time.

1

Enter your address

We try to pull your beds, baths, and square footage from public records to pre-build your rooms. Anything we can't find, you fill in — and you can edit it all later.

2

Confirm your rooms

Homvi seeds a room list from your bed and bath count. Rename, delete, or add rooms — kitchen, garage, closet, office, outdoor, whatever fits your home.

3

Photograph your first room

Take a photo of each room and Homvi identifies the most prominent items it finds — up to 10 per shot — with an estimated replacement value for each. Review, tweak, and save. That's your inventory started.

Four ways to add an item — and when to use each.

Inside any room you can add items four ways. Most people scan a room with a photo first, then clean up details by hand. Mix and match freely.

Take a photo

In the app: "Take photo"
Best for documenting a whole room, fast.

Snap a photo and Homvi's AI identifies the most prominent items it finds — up to 10 per shot — and estimates a replacement value for each. Deselect anything you don't want and edit names or values before you save. This is the quickest way to cover a lot of ground.

Upload a photo

In the app: "Upload photo"
Best when the picture's already on your phone.

Exactly the same AI as Take a photo, but you pick an existing image from your library instead of shooting live — handy for photos you took earlier or shots of a receipt.

Scan a barcode

In the app: "Scan barcode"
Best for electronics, appliances, tools, and books.

Point your camera at the barcode and Homvi looks it up, filling in the product name, brand, model, and a value. It's worth a quick check — recorded prices can be dated, and niche products are sometimes a best guess.

Add manually

In the app: "Add manually"
Best for things the camera can't capture.

Jewelry in a drawer, an unlabeled antique, or anything you just want to enter yourself. Name, category, and value are all that's required — add brand, model, serial number, purchase date, and a photo whenever you like.

No matter which method you use, you always review and edit before anything is saved — and Homvi flags an item that looks like one you've already added, so you don't double up.

Wide shot or close-up?

Homvi reads whatever's in the frame, so the same camera works two ways depending on what you need.

Wide room shot — breadth, fast

Stand back and capture as much of the room as you can. Homvi pulls out many items at once. Great for furniture, decor, and the bulk of a room. Fine detail like serial numbers usually won't show at this distance.

Close-up — one item, in detail

Move in on a single high-value item — a TV, a watch, a power tool. A clear shot of the label lets Homvi capture the make, model, and serial number — exactly the detail worth recording for anything valuable.

For best results, use clear, well-lit photos. Photos can be JPG, PNG, or HEIC.

FAQ

What does Homvi actually do?
Homvi helps you build a complete, photo-based inventory of everything in your home. Snap a photo and Homvi's AI identifies what's in it, estimates a replacement value, and organizes it room by room — so you have an up-to-date record for a move, estate planning, or simply knowing what you own.
Is Homvi free to use?
Yes — Essential is free forever, no credit card required, and covers one property with up to 30 items. Need more room for a bigger household or a fuller inventory? Complete is $49/year — see full pricing on the homepage.
How do I sign in?
You can sign in with your Google account or with your email address — whichever you prefer. Google is the one-tap option; email works if you'd rather not link an account.
How does the AI identify my items?
When you take or upload a photo, Homvi sends it to Google's Gemini AI, which suggests each item's name, category, and an estimated replacement value. Nothing is saved automatically — every suggestion lands in a review list where you can edit or remove it before it's added to your inventory.
What if the AI misses an item or gets one wrong?
You're always in control. Every detected item appears in a review list where you can deselect anything you don't want, fix a name or value inline, or add an item the AI missed by hand. Nothing saves until you say so.
How are the values calculated?
Homvi estimates the replacement cost — roughly what it would cost to buy the item new today. These are illustrative estimates, not certified appraisals: they're a starting point you can edit. For barcode-matched items it's worth a quick confirm since recorded prices can be dated, and for high-value pieces consider an independent appraisal.
Will Homvi add the same item twice?
It tries not to. When something you're adding looks like an item already in your inventory, Homvi shows a gentle "looks like a duplicate" flag so you can jump to the existing item or confirm it really is a separate one.
What photo and file types are supported?
Item photos can be JPG, PNG, or HEIC, up to 20MB each.
Who owns my data — and does Homvi sell it?
You own your data, fully. We don't sell it, we don't share your inventory with anyone else without your explicit action, and we don't use it to train AI models. We only hold a limited license to process your data so the app can work for you — and that ends the moment you delete it or close your account.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes. Connections use HTTPS encryption, your data is encrypted at rest by our hosting providers, and every account is isolated so no other user can see your inventory or photos. You stay in control — export or delete your data at any time.
Can I export everything I've added?
Yes, anytime. From your account menu — your avatar → Manage account → Data export — you can download a single JSON file with your home, rooms, items, and photo records. No fees, no waiting.
Who can see my inventory, and can I share my home?
By default, only you. If you'd like, you can invite someone to share a home — they'll be able to view, add, and edit items in that home, but they can't see any of your other homes or your account details. You can remove their access at any time.
Is Homvi professional advice?
No. Homvi is a record-keeping and documentation tool, and its value estimates are informational only — not professional advice or a certified appraisal. For financial, legal, or tax decisions, please talk with a licensed professional in your area.
How often should I update my inventory?
A quick re-scan once a year is plenty for most homes, plus a few minutes after any big purchase — new appliances, electronics, furniture, or valuables. Keeping it current is what makes it useful when you actually need it.
How do I delete my account?
From your account menu — your avatar → Manage account → Delete account. Deletion is immediate and permanent: your inventory, photos, and any uploaded documents are wiped right away, with no recovery period. If you might want a copy, export your data first.
How do I get in touch?
For general questions, email hello@homvi.ai — it goes straight to the team, and we aim to reply within a few business days. For security concerns or a suspected vulnerability, email security@homvi.ai.

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