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Time: 12 minutes | Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Logging Like a Pro
Voice features require a Starter plan or higher and use credits from your monthly allowance.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Use Quick Voice for fast single entries
  • Activate Hands-Free Mode for continuous voice logging
  • Speak naturally for best recognition accuracy
  • Understand credit costs for voice features
  • Troubleshoot common voice issues

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Two Voice Modes

Peanuts offers two distinct voice experiences:
FeatureQuick VoiceHands-Free Mode
InterfaceTap mic, speak, confirmFull conversation loop
ConfirmationVisual (tap to save)Voice (“Yes” to confirm)
Best forSingle quick entryMultiple entries, can’t touch phone
Credits~11 per entry~26 per entry

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Quick Voice Entry

The fastest way to log by voice when you can still glance at your screen.
1

Open Your Helper

Navigate to the helper where you want to add an entry.
2

Tap the Microphone

Look for the mic button next to the input area or “Add Entry” button.
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”
  • “Meeting with Sarah, went well, follow up Friday”
4

Review & Confirm

Peanuts shows what it understood. Check the parsed fields:
  • Tap Add to save
  • Tap Edit to adjust
  • Tap Cancel to discard

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What Gets Parsed Automatically

Peanuts extracts structured data from natural speech:
You SayPeanuts Parses
”forty-five dollars”Amount: $45.00
”yesterday”Date: [yesterday’s date]
“groceries”Category: Groceries (if it exists)
“at Whole Foods”Store: Whole Foods
Speak in complete thoughts. “Coffee meeting with Tom, twelve dollars, downtown café” works better than fragmented phrases.

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Hands-Free Mode

A full conversational experience—perfect when you can’t touch your phone at all.

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Starting a Session

1

Enter Hands-Free Mode

Tap the headphones icon in your helper’s action bar, or say “Hey Peanuts, hands-free mode” if voice activation is enabled.
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:
  • Say “Yes” or “Confirm” to save
  • Say “Edit” or “Change” to adjust
  • Say “Cancel” or “Never mind” to discard
5

Continue or Exit

After saving, Peanuts asks “Anything else?”
  • Describe another entry to continue
  • Say “Done” or “That’s all” to exit

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Example Conversation

🎧 Peanuts: "Ready to log. What would you like to add?"

🎤 You: "Twenty dollars on an Uber to the airport"

🎧 Peanuts: "Got it. Twenty dollars for Uber, category Transport. 
             Should I save this?"

🎤 You: "Yes"

🎧 Peanuts: "Saved. Anything else?"

🎤 You: "Coffee at the terminal, five fifty"

🎧 Peanuts: "Five dollars fifty for coffee, category Food. Save it?"

🎤 You: "Yes"

🎧 Peanuts: "Done. Anything else?"

🎤 You: "That's all"

🎧 Peanuts: "All set. Have a great trip!"

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Visual Feedback

Even in hands-free mode, you get visual cues if you glance at the screen:
VisualMeaning
Pulsing waveformPeanuts is listening
Processing spinnerTranscribing your speech
Entry preview cardShows parsed data before saving
CheckmarkEntry saved successfully

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Speaking Tips for Best Recognition

Do

  • Speak clearly at normal pace
  • Use complete sentences
  • Include units (“dollars”, “minutes”, “miles”)
  • Mention category names from your helper
  • Pause briefly before numbers

Avoid

  • Speaking too fast or mumbling
  • Background noise (TV, crowds, wind)
  • Very short fragments (“50, food”)
  • Uncommon abbreviations
  • Trailing off at the end

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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 the project"
"Gym""Went to the gym for an hour”

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Credit Usage

Voice features consume credits from your monthly allowance:
ActionCredits
Voice-to-text (your speech)10
Text-to-speech (Peanuts speaks)15
AI parsing1

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Cost Per Scenario

ScenarioTotal Credits
Quick Voice entry~11 (STT + parsing)
Hands-Free single entry~26 (STT + TTS + parsing)
Hands-Free with edit~41 (extra TTS round)
Starter plan includes 200 credits/month. Pro includes 1,000 credits. Check Pricing for details.

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Hands-Free Use Cases

Driving

Log expenses, mileage, or notes without taking hands off the wheel.

Cooking

Track ingredients, recipes, or grocery needs with messy hands.

Workouts

Log sets, reps, and exercises mid-workout.

Walking

Capture thoughts, tasks, or expenses on the go.

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Exercise

Practice: Log Without Touching

Complete these tasks using only your voice:Part 1: Quick Voice
  1. Open your expense tracker
  2. Use Quick Voice to log: “Coffee this morning, four dollars”
  3. Verify the parsed amount and category, then save
Part 2: Hands-Free Mode
  1. Enter Hands-Free Mode
  2. Log three entries in a row without touching your phone:
    • An expense
    • Edit one entry when Peanuts reads it back
    • Confirm the corrected version
  3. Exit with “That’s all”
Bonus: Try logging while doing another activity (washing dishes, walking, etc.)

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Key Takeaways

Remember:
  • Quick Voice = fast, visual confirmation (11 credits)
  • Hands-Free = conversational, voice confirmation (26 credits)
  • Speak in complete sentences with context
  • Say “Done” or “That’s all” to exit Hands-Free mode
  • Check your credit usage in Settings → Usage

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Troubleshooting

  1. Check browser/app permissions (Settings → Privacy → Microphone)
  2. Ensure Peanuts has microphone access
  3. Try refreshing the page
  4. Test your mic in another app to rule out hardware issues
  • Move to a quieter environment
  • Speak slightly slower and more clearly
  • Hold phone closer to your mouth
  • Check your internet connection (voice processing needs connectivity)
Voice features require Starter plan or higher. Check your subscription in Settings → Billing.
You’ve used your monthly credit allowance. Options:
  • Wait for monthly reset
  • Purchase a credit top-up
  • Upgrade to a higher tier
  • Check phone volume and silent mode
  • Ensure “Read Aloud” is enabled in settings
  • Try with headphones
  • Check Bluetooth connection if using wireless audio

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Next Steps

Smart Scan Mastery

Extract data from photos and documents

Hands-Free Mode Reference

Complete feature documentation