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Getting Started

How do I create a household?

After signing in, tap “Create Household” on the household setup screen. Give your household a name and you’re ready to go. You’ll receive a 6-character invite code to share with family members or flatmates.

How do I invite family members or flatmates?

Go to your household settings to find your invite code. Share this code with anyone you’d like to join. They can enter the code on the “Join Household” screen.

Can I join an existing household?

Yes. Ask the household owner for their invite code. After creating your account, choose “Join Household” and enter the code.

Subscription & Billing

How do I start a free trial?

Download HomeWise and create an account. When you try to access a premium feature, you’ll be prompted to start a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

How do I upgrade to Premium?

Go to Profile > Subscription and choose a Monthly or Annual plan. Payment is processed securely through the App Store.

How do I cancel my subscription?

On iPhone: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > HomeWise > Cancel. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing period.

How do I restore my purchases?

Go to Profile > Subscription and tap “Restore Purchases”. This checks your App Store account and restores your premium access.

What payment methods are accepted?

All payments are processed through the Apple App Store (or Google Play Store for Android). They accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and gift cards.

Account & Privacy

How do I change my name or email?

Go to Profile > Settings where you can update your display name and email address.

How do I export my data?

Go to Profile > Settings > Export My Data. HomeWise generates a PDF with all your household data.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Profile > Settings > Delete Account. This permanently removes your account and data within 30 days. This cannot be undone.

What data does HomeWise collect?

See our Privacy Policy for full details. We collect only what’s needed to operate: account info, household data, and anonymised usage analytics.

Troubleshooting

The app is not syncing between devices

Ensure you’re signed into the same account on both devices and have an active internet connection. Try closing and reopening the app.

I can’t scan barcodes

Make sure you’ve granted camera permissions. Go to your iPhone Settings > HomeWise > Camera and toggle it on.

I’m not receiving notifications

Check iPhone Settings > HomeWise > Notifications and ensure they’re enabled. Also check in-app: Profile > Settings > Notifications.

The app crashed or won’t open

Try force-closing and reopening the app. If it persists, try deleting and reinstalling (your data is safe in the cloud).

Still need help?

We’d love to hear from you.

Email: support@thehomewise.com

We aim to respond within 24 hours