{"id":43,"date":"2025-08-22T15:23:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paxidomi.com\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:25:48","slug":"user-manual-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paxidomi.com\/index.php\/user-manual-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"PaxiDomi App – User Manual & FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Getting Started<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Main Features<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. User Manual<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Contact & Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \n

    Introduction<\/h2>\n

    PaxiDomi<\/strong> is the ultimate house-sharing app designed to “keep the peace in the house”. Whether you’re sharing a home with roommates, family, or friends, PaxiDomi helps you organize household activities, manage expenses, coordinate meals, and maintain harmony in your shared living space.<\/p>\n

    What PaxiDomi Does<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Meal Planning & Coordination – Organize who’s cooking and eating each day<\/li>\n
    • Grocery Management – Share shopping lists between housemates<\/li>\n
    • Expense Tracking – Keep track of shared costs and receipts<\/li>\n
    • Chore Organization – Schedule and assign household tasks<\/li>\n
    • Event Planning – Coordinate house events and activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      Getting Started<\/h2>\n

      System Requirements<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • iOS: Compatible with iPhone and iPad<\/li>\n
      • Android: Android 6.0 and above<\/li>\n
      • Internet Connection: Required for syncing data between housemates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Installation<\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Download PaxiDomi from the App Store or Google Play Store<\/li>\n
        2. Open the app and tap “Sign In”<\/li>\n
        3. Authenticate using your Microsoft account<\/li>\n
        4. Join an existing house or create a new one<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          First-Time Setup<\/h3>\n
            \n
          1. Create or Join a House\n
              \n
            • If creating: Enter house details (name, address)<\/li>\n
            • If joining: Enter the House ID provided by your housemate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Set Your Profile\n
                \n
              • Set your display name<\/li>\n
              • Choose your preferred language (English\/Dutch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Configure House Settings\n
                  \n
                • Set default meal times<\/li>\n
                • Add all housemates to the system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \n

                  Main Features<\/h2>\n

                  Cooklist (Meal Planning)<\/h3>\n

                  Plan daily meals and coordinate who’s cooking and eating.<\/p>\n

                  Groceries<\/h3>\n

                  Manage shared grocery lists for the house and personal shopping lists.<\/p>\n

                  Receipts<\/h3>\n

                  Upload and share receipts for household expenses with automatic cost splitting.<\/p>\n

                  Tally<\/h3>\n

                  Track consumption of shared products and calculate costs per person.<\/p>\n

                  Events<\/h3>\n

                  Schedule house events, activities, and important dates.<\/p>\n

                  Chores<\/h3>\n

                  Organize household tasks with schedules and assignments.<\/p>\n

                  \n

                  User Manual<\/h2>\n

                  Navigation<\/h3>\n

                  The app uses a bottom tab navigation with five main sections:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Events – House events and chores<\/li>\n
                  • Cooklist – Meal planning<\/li>\n
                  • Receipts – Expense tracking<\/li>\n
                  • Recipes – Recipe collection<\/li>\n
                  • Tally – Product consumption tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Using the Cooklist<\/h3>\n

                    Purpose:<\/strong> Coordinate daily meals and know who’s cooking\/eating.<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Navigate to the Cooklist tab<\/li>\n
                    2. Select the date using the calendar at the top<\/li>\n
                    3. For each day, you can:\n
                        \n
                      • Register for dinner – Indicate if you’ll be eating<\/li>\n
                      • Set your activity:\n
                          \n
                        • Eating – You’ll be eating but not cooking<\/li>\n
                        • Cross – You won’t be eating<\/li>\n
                        • Groceries – You’ll do grocery shopping<\/li>\n
                        • Cooking & Groceries – You’ll cook and shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Add notes – Special dietary requirements or messages<\/li>\n
                        • Set eat time – When dinner will be served<\/li>\n
                        • Set register time – Deadline for meal registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • The app automatically creates a cooklist template based on your house settings<\/li>\n
                          • Your name appears first in the list for easy access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Managing Groceries<\/h3>\n

                            Purpose:<\/strong> Coordinate grocery shopping between housemates.<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • House Groceries – Shared items for everyone<\/li>\n
                            • Personal Groceries – Your individual shopping list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              1. Go to the Groceries tab<\/li>\n
                              2. Switch between House and Personal using the segment buttons<\/li>\n
                              3. Add items: Tap the + button<\/li>\n
                              4. Mark as purchased: Check off items when bought<\/li>\n
                              5. Remove items: Swipe left on items to delete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Best Practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • Check the house list before going shopping<\/li>\n
                                • Use the personal list for items only you consume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Receipt Management<\/h3>\n

                                  Purpose:<\/strong> Track and split household expenses fairly.<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • Automatic cost splitting between selected housemates<\/li>\n
                                  • Track who paid and who benefited from each expense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      \n
                                    1. Navigate to Receipts tab<\/li>\n
                                    2. Tap the + button<\/li>\n
                                    3. Choose upload method:\n
                                        \n
                                      • Camera – Take a photo of the receipt<\/li>\n
                                      • Manual – Enter details manually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                      • Fill in receipt details:\n
                                          \n
                                        • Title – Brief description<\/li>\n
                                        • Total amount – Total cost<\/li>\n
                                        • Date – Purchase date<\/li>\n
                                        • Paid by – Who paid for the items<\/li>\n
                                        • Select eaters – Who benefited from the purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                        • Save the receipt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Cost Calculation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • Costs are automatically split between selected housemates<\/li>\n
                                          • The app tracks running balances for each person<\/li>\n
                                          • View your spending summary in the tally section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Tally System<\/h3>\n

                                            Purpose:<\/strong> Track consumption of shared products and calculate individual costs.<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Products – Set up shared consumable items (coffee, milk, snacks, etc.)<\/li>\n
                                            2. Price per unit – Define cost per serving\/use<\/li>\n
                                            3. Track usage – Log when you consume items<\/li>\n
                                            4. View totals – See your consumption costs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Setting Up Products:<\/h4>\n
                                                \n
                                              1. Go to Tally tab<\/li>\n
                                              2. Tap the info button to manage products<\/li>\n
                                              3. Add new product:\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Name (e.g., “Coffee pods”)<\/li>\n
                                                • Category (e.g., “Beverages”)<\/li>\n
                                                • Price per unit<\/li>\n
                                                • Description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                • Save the product<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  Logging Consumption:<\/h4>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  1. Find the product in the tally list<\/li>\n
                                                  2. Use the +\/- buttons to log usage<\/li>\n
                                                  3. The app calculates your total cost automatically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Event Planning<\/h3>\n

                                                    Purpose:<\/strong> Coordinate house activities, social events, and important dates.<\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    • Events – Social activities, parties, meetings<\/li>\n
                                                    • Chores – Scheduled cleaning and maintenance tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                        \n
                                                      1. Go to Events tab<\/li>\n
                                                      2. Select the date using the calendar<\/li>\n
                                                      3. Tap the + button<\/li>\n
                                                      4. Choose event type (Event or Chore)<\/li>\n
                                                      5. Fill in details:\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Title – Event name<\/li>\n
                                                        • Time – When it happens<\/li>\n
                                                        • Description – Additional details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                        • Save the event<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          Viewing Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                          • Events and chores are displayed in chronological order<\/li>\n
                                                          • Color coding helps distinguish between different types<\/li>\n
                                                          • Tap on items for more details or to edit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            Chore Management<\/h3>\n

                                                            Purpose:<\/strong> Organize household cleaning and maintenance tasks.<\/p>\n

                                                              \n
                                                            • Tasks – One-time or ad-hoc chores<\/li>\n
                                                            • Schedules – Recurring chores with automatic assignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                                \n
                                                              1. Go to Events tab or Chores section<\/li>\n
                                                              2. Tap the clipboard icon to add chores<\/li>\n
                                                              3. Create task:\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                • Title (e.g., “Clean bathroom”)<\/li>\n
                                                                • Date and time<\/li>\n
                                                                • Assigned person<\/li>\n
                                                                • Status (Not Started\/In Progress\/Completed)<\/li>\n
                                                                • Description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                  Setting Up Chore Schedules:<\/h4>\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. In Chores section, switch to “Schedule” tab<\/li>\n
                                                                  2. Create bulk chore:\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    • Title (e.g., “Weekly vacuum”)<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Frequency (how many weeks between occurrences)<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Days of the week<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Which housemates participate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                    • The app automatically creates recurring tasks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                      Chore Status Tracking:<\/h4>\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      • Not Started – Task is assigned but not begun<\/li>\n
                                                                      • In Progress – Someone is working on it<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Completed – Task is finished<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                        Recipe Sharing<\/h3>\n

                                                                        Purpose:<\/strong> Share favorite recipes and discover new ones from housemates.<\/p>\n

                                                                          \n
                                                                        • Add your favorite recipes<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Browse recipes shared by housemates<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Rate and comment on recipes<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Search by ingredients or cuisine type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                          (Note: Recipe functionality appears to be in development based on the codebase structure)<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                          \n

                                                                          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n

                                                                          Getting Started<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I join an existing house?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: You’ll need the House ID from someone already in the house. During setup, choose “Join House” and enter the provided House ID.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I be in multiple houses?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Yes, you can be part of multiple houses per user account. You don’t need a separate account for different houses.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: What if I forget my login?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: The app uses Microsoft authentication. Use the “Forgot Password” option on your Microsoft account to reset access.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Cooklist & Meal Planning<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: What’s the difference between “Register Time” and “Eat Time”?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Register Time is the deadline for confirming if you’ll eat dinner. Eat Time is when the meal will actually be served.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I change my meal registration after the deadline?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Yes, but it’s courteous to inform the cook directly since shopping and preparation may already be done.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: What does “Cross” mean in the cooklist?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Cross means you won’t be eating the shared meal that day. This helps with portion planning and cost splitting.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: How are cooking duties assigned?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Cooking is voluntary – housemates coordinate informally or you can set up a rotating schedule in the Chores section.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Groceries & Shopping<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I add items to the shared grocery list?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Go to Groceries tab, ensure “House” is selected, tap the + button, and add your items.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I see who added each grocery item?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Yes you can see who added the grocery items.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: What’s the difference between House and Personal groceries?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: House groceries are shared items everyone can see and buy. Personal groceries are private to your account.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Receipts & Expenses<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: How are costs split when uploading receipts?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Costs are divided equally among the people you select as “eaters” or beneficiaries of the purchase.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I exclude someone from a receipt if they didn’t benefit?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Yes! When uploading, only select the people who actually benefited from that purchase.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I settle up with housemates?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: The app tracks who owes what, but actual payment is handled outside the app (cash, bank transfer, etc.).<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I edit a receipt after uploading?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Yes you can, after uploading a receipt you are presented with the interpretation that you can edit and adjust.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Tally System<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I set up a new shared product?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Go to Tally tab, tap the info button, add a new product with name, category, and price per unit.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: What if the price of a product changes?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: You can edit the price per unit in the product settings. This will apply to future consumption tracking.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: How often should I log my consumption?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Log usage as it happens, or at least daily. This ensures accurate cost tracking.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Events & Scheduling<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I create private events that only I see?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: No, all events are visible to all housemates since the app is designed for house coordination.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I set up recurring events?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Use the Chore Schedules feature for recurring activities. For social events, you’ll need to create them individually.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I get notifications for upcoming events?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Notification features depend on your device settings and may be available in the app settings.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Technical Issues<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: The app won’t sync between devices. What should I do?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Ensure you’re logged into the same Microsoft account on all devices and have a stable internet connection.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Some features aren’t working properly. How do I report bugs?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Contact the development team through the support channels provided in the app settings.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I export my data from the app?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Data export functionality isn’t currently available but may be added in future versions.<\/div>\n

                                                                          House Management<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I add new housemates?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Go to House Settings and use “Add User Email” to invite new housemates to your house.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I remove someone from the house?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: House management features may be available to the house creator\/admin. Check House Settings for user management options.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: How do I change house settings like default meal times?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Go to Settings and look for House Settings to modify default register time, eat time, and other house preferences.<\/div>\n

                                                                          Privacy & Security<\/h3>\n
                                                                          Q: Who can see my information?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Only housemates in your specific house can see your activity within that house. Each house is completely separate.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Is my financial information secure?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: The app stores expense records but doesn’t handle actual payments or store sensitive financial data like bank details.<\/div>\n
                                                                          Q: Can I delete my account?<\/div>\n
                                                                          A: Account deletion options should be available in the app settings or by contacting support.<\/div>\n
                                                                          \n

                                                                          Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n

                                                                          Common Issues<\/h3>\n
                                                                            \n
                                                                          • App Won’t Load\/Crashes<\/strong>\n
                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. Force close and restart the app<\/li>\n
                                                                            2. Check your internet connection<\/li>\n
                                                                            3. Update to the latest version<\/li>\n
                                                                            4. Restart your device<\/li>\n
                                                                            5. If on Android, clear app cache<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                            6. Can’t Log In<\/strong>\n
                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Verify your Microsoft account credentials<\/li>\n
                                                                              2. Check internet connection<\/li>\n
                                                                              3. Clear browser cache if using web version<\/li>\n
                                                                              4. Try logging out and back in<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                              5. Data Not Syncing<\/strong>\n
                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. Ensure stable internet connection<\/li>\n
                                                                                2. Try pulling down to refresh on list screens<\/li>\n
                                                                                3. Log out and log back in<\/li>\n
                                                                                4. Check if other housemates see the same issue<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                                5. Features Missing or Not Working<\/strong>\n
                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. Update to the latest app version<\/li>\n
                                                                                  2. Check if the feature requires specific permissions<\/li>\n
                                                                                  3. Try restarting the app<\/li>\n
                                                                                  4. Contact support if the issue persists<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                                                                                  5. Calendar\/Date Issues<\/strong>\n
                                                                                      \n
                                                                                    1. Check your device’s date and time settings<\/li>\n
                                                                                    2. Ensure time zone is set correctly<\/li>\n
                                                                                    3. Try selecting a different date and returning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                      Performance Tips<\/h3>\n
                                                                                        \n
                                                                                      • Regularly update to the latest version<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Don’t let too many old receipts accumulate without archiving<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Keep your device’s storage from getting too full<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Close and restart the app occasionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                        Battery Optimization:<\/h4>\n
                                                                                          \n
                                                                                        • The app is designed to work efficiently<\/li>\n
                                                                                        • Close other apps when using camera features<\/li>\n
                                                                                        • Ensure your device has adequate battery when uploading images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                                                          \n

                                                                                          Contact & Support<\/h2>\n

                                                                                          Getting Help<\/h3>\n
                                                                                            \n
                                                                                          • In-app support: Check the Settings section for help and support options<\/li>\n
                                                                                          • Email support: Contact the development team for technical issues<\/li>\n
                                                                                          • House coordination: Communicate directly with housemates for day-to-day coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                            Feedback & Suggestions<\/h3>\n

                                                                                            The PaxiDomi team welcomes feedback to improve the app experience. Share your suggestions for new features or improvements through the app’s feedback system.<\/p>\n

                                                                                            Version Information<\/h3>\n

                                                                                            This manual is based on PaxiDomi version 0.0.1. Features and interfaces may change with updates.<\/p>\n

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