Update Overview

We've introduced a major update to AI Tracking — a faster, clearer, and more intuitive way to track your meals in Lifesum.

This redesigned experience makes it easier to log food using AI, while also giving you full access to the Classic Food Tracking tools whenever you need them. Everything is now more flexible, allowing you to choose the tracking method that suits you best without having to toggle AI Tracking on and off.

What's New?

AI Tracking (formerly Multimodal Tracking)

Multimodal Tracking is now called AI Tracking. You'll see this name used throughout the app.

Meal Cards now visible by default

Your Diary now always shows Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks — even before you log any meals.
This makes it easier to:

• Get a clear overview of your daily calorie intake
• Quickly choose which meal to track under

Access Classic Food Tracking anytime

With AI Tracking turned on, you can now also:

• Search and log foods from the Food Database
• Use the Classic Food Tracking view

To access it:

• Go to Diary
• Press the "+" button (bottom of the app or next to a Meal Card)
• Select Search Foods

AI tools directly in the chat

Inside the AI chat interface, you now have direct access to:

• Recents
• Favorites
• Quick Track
• Search Food

You no longer need to press an extra "+" button to find these options.

Classic Tracking now includes AI access

If you prefer the Classic Food Tracking view, you can still use AI:

• Simply press "Track with AI" from within the Classic view

Choose your default tracking experience

You can switch between AI Tracking and Classic Tracking at any time.

To turn off AI Tracking:

1. Scroll to the bottom of your Diary
2. Tap "Customise Diary"
3. Turn off "Track with AI"

When turned off:

• Pressing the "+" will open the Classic Food Tracking view by default

Premium Access

When you purchase Lifesum Premium, AI Tracking is by default turned off. However, the first time you track a meal you will receive a question asking if you would like to activate AI Tracking as the standard tracking method.

How to Track Food Using AI Tracking

To begin tracking:

• Press the "+" button (bottom of the app or next to a Meal Card)

This opens the AI Chat interface, where you can:

1. Enter food directly
2. • Type your meal to log it instantly
   • Or use the microphone for voice input

2. Use the Camera

Tap the Camera icon to:

• Take a photo of your food
• Scan a barcode

3. Use quick tools in chat

Directly in the chat interface, you can access:

• Recents — previously logged meals
• Favorites — your saved meals, recipes, and foods
• Quick Track — manually add calories and macros
• Search Food — access the full Food Database

Tracking for Different Dates

• Tap the Calendar icon in the top right corner of the AI screen
• Select the date you want to track for

Tracked entries for other dates will be clearly indicated by showing the date in red.

Smart Suggestions

Above the text input bar, you'll see Smart Suggestions:

• Foods you frequently log at that time of day
• Tap to quickly add them to your Diary

Editing Meals After Tracking

To update a meal:

1. Open it from your Diary
2. Tap "Add more food"

This reopens the AI chat where you can:

• Add ingredients (e.g., "add milk")
• Replace items (e.g., "replace rice with quinoa")

You can also edit directly in the chat using by simply writing what needs to be changed using natural language.

Tips for Best Results

Voice input:

• Speak clearly and at a normal pace, in a quiet environment when possible. Background noise is one of the biggest causes of misheard entries.
• Include quantity and preparation method, not just the food name (e.g. "150 grams of grilled salmon with steamed broccoli" rather than "salmon and broccoli").

Text input:

• Log one food or meal per message rather than combining several unrelated items into one long description.
• Include quantities and units when you know them ("2 slices of whole wheat toast" rather than "some toast").

Image input:

• Use natural daylight or a well-lit room. Avoid phone flashlight or dim restaurant lighting, which can distort colors and affect recognition.
• Keep all edges of the plate visible in the frame. A cropped plate makes it harder for the AI to judge portion size accurately.
• For layered or stacked foods (sandwiches, burgers, bowls), a 45-degree angle showing both the top and side of the food works better than a straight top-down shot.
• If portions are unusually shaped or sized, include a fork, hand, or other familiar object in frame for scale.
• Photograph mixed dishes (like salads) before stirring, so individual components stay identifiable.
• After the AI identifies your meal, take a moment to check and correct anything that looks off. This takes just a few seconds and meaningfully improves accuracy over time.

Barcode scanning:

• Ensure the barcode is centered, in focus, and clearly visible, with minimal glare.

Quick Track:

• Ideal for fast manual entries when you already know the exact values.

Important Notes on AI Accuracy

Food recognition limitations

• Blurry or complex images may reduce accuracy
• Vague descriptions (e.g., "a salad") may give less precise results

Why photo quality and framing matter

The AI identifies and separates food items in an image before estimating portions and nutrition. Poor lighting or color casts can make foods harder to classify correctly, while a cropped plate or an unusual angle removes visual information the AI would otherwise use to judge portion size. This is why the framing and lighting tips above have a direct, measurable effect on how accurate a result you get, rather than being general photography advice.

Portion size estimates

AI estimates portion sizes based on your input.
You can always adjust amounts manually after logging.

Food data variations

Nutritional values may vary depending on:

• Brand
• Recipe
• Cooking method

How to Improve Accuracy

• Provide detailed descriptions with quantities
• Use clear, well-lit photos focused on the food

This updated AI Tracking experience gives you the best of both worlds — powerful AI logging and full access to Classic Food Tracking — making it easier than ever to track your meals your way.

Updated on: 23/09/2026