Voice features require a Starter plan or higher and use credits from your monthly allowance.
Voice Entry Options
Peanuts offers three ways to use voice:| Method | Best For | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Voice | Single entries while multitasking | Tap mic → speak → confirm |
| Hands-Free Mode | Driving, cooking, workouts | Full voice conversation loop |
| Ask Peanuts | Questions about your data | Natural language queries |
Quick Voice Entry
The fastest way to log data by voice.1
Open Your Helper
Navigate to any helper where you want to add an entry.
2
Tap the Microphone
Look for the mic button next to the “Add Entry” button or in the input area.
3
Speak Naturally
Describe your entry in plain language:
- “Spent forty-five dollars on groceries at Whole Foods”
- “Ran 5k in 28 minutes this morning”
- “Met with Sarah about Q3 planning, went well”
4
Review & Confirm
Peanuts shows what it understood. Check the parsed fields, then tap Add to save or Edit to adjust.
What Gets Parsed
Peanuts automatically extracts:- Numbers → Amount, quantity, duration fields
- Dates/Times → Date fields (today, yesterday, next Monday)
- Categories → Select fields with matching options
- Descriptions → Text fields
Example: Expense Tracker
Example: Expense Tracker
You say: “Lunch with the team, sixty-two dollars, put it under meals”Peanuts parses:
- Amount: $62.00
- Category: Meals
- Description: Lunch with the team
Example: Workout Log
Example: Workout Log
You say: “Did upper body today, bench pressed 185 for 3 sets of 8”Peanuts parses:
- Type: Upper Body
- Exercise: Bench Press
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Sets: 3
- Reps: 8
Example: Meeting Notes
Example: Meeting Notes
You say: “One-on-one with David, discussed promotion timeline, follow up next week”Peanuts parses:
- Title: One-on-one with David
- Notes: Discussed promotion timeline
- Follow-up: Next week
Hands-Free Mode
A full conversational experience—perfect when you can’t touch your phone.1
Enter Hands-Free Mode
Tap the hands-free icon (headphones) in your helper’s action bar.
2
Listen for the Prompt
Peanuts speaks: “Ready to log. What would you like to add?”
3
Speak Your Entry
Describe what you want to log naturally.
4
Confirm by Voice
Peanuts reads back what it understood and asks for confirmation:
- Say “Yes” or “Confirm” to save
- Say “Edit” to make changes
- Say “Cancel” to discard
5
Continue or Exit
After saving, Peanuts asks if you want to add another. Say “Done” to exit.
The Conversation Flow
Hands-Free Mode uses both speech-to-text (10 credits) and text-to-speech (15 credits) per interaction.
Visual Feedback
Even in hands-free mode, you get visual cues:- Pulsing waveform → Peanuts is listening
- Processing spinner → Transcribing your speech
- Confirmation card → Shows parsed data before saving
Ask Peanuts
Query your data using natural language.1
Open Ask Peanuts
Tap the Peanuts icon in the header or use the floating action button.
2
Ask Your Question
Type or speak questions about your tracked data:
- “How much did I spend on food this month?”
- “What’s my workout streak?”
- “Show my meetings from last week”
3
Get Insights
Peanuts searches across your helpers and provides answers with relevant data.
What You Can Ask
Summaries
- “Total expenses this month”
- “Average workout duration”
- “How many books did I read?”
Patterns
- “When do I exercise most?”
- “What’s my biggest expense category?”
- “Am I sleeping more this week?”
Lookups
- “Find my note about the project deadline”
- “When did I last see Dr. Smith?”
- “What movies did I watch in January?”
Comparisons
- “Am I spending more than last month?”
- “How does this week compare to last?”
- “Best vs worst workout this month”
Voice Responses
Toggle Read Aloud to have Peanuts speak the answer. Perfect for:- Checking stats while cooking
- Getting updates during your commute
- Accessibility needs
Voice Tips & Best Practices
For Best Recognition
Do
- Speak clearly at normal pace
- Use complete sentences
- Include units (“dollars”, “minutes”, “miles”)
- Mention category names from your helper
Avoid
- Speaking too fast or mumbling
- Background noise (TV, crowds)
- Very short fragments
- Uncommon abbreviations
Natural Phrasing Examples
| Instead of… | Try… |
|---|---|
| “50, food" | "Spent fifty dollars on food" |
| "Run 5k" | "Ran five kilometers this morning" |
| "Meeting Bob" | "Had a meeting with Bob about sales” |
Handling Mistakes
If Peanuts misunderstands:- Quick Voice: Tap Edit to correct before saving
- Hands-Free: Say “Edit” or “No, let me try again”
- After saving: Edit the entry normally from the list
Credit Usage
Voice features consume credits from your monthly allowance:| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Voice-to-text (speaking) | 10 |
| Text-to-speech (listening) | 15 |
| AI parsing | 1 |
Typical Scenarios
- Quick Voice entry: ~11 credits (STT + parsing)
- Hands-Free single entry: ~26 credits (STT + TTS + parsing)
- Ask Peanuts with audio: ~26 credits (STT + AI + TTS)
- Ask Peanuts text only: ~1 credit (AI only)
Starter plan includes 200 credits/month. Pro includes 1,000 credits. See Pricing for details.
Troubleshooting
Microphone not working
Microphone not working
- Check browser permissions (Settings → Privacy → Microphone)
- Ensure Peanuts has microphone access
- Try refreshing the page
- Test mic in another app to rule out hardware issues
Poor transcription accuracy
Poor transcription accuracy
- Move to a quieter environment
- Speak slightly slower
- Hold phone closer to your mouth
- Check your internet connection
'Upgrade required' message
'Upgrade required' message
Voice features require Starter plan or higher. Check your subscription in Settings → Billing.
'Insufficient credits' error
'Insufficient credits' error
You’ve used your monthly credit allowance. Options:
- Wait for monthly reset
- Purchase credit top-up
- Upgrade to a higher tier
Hands-Free audio not playing
Hands-Free audio not playing
- Check phone volume/silent mode
- Ensure “Read Aloud” is enabled
- Try with headphones
- Check Bluetooth connection if using wireless audio