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This guide will walk you through the process of adding, editing, and managing items in your MovingBox inventory.

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Adding Items

MovingBox offers three AI-powered capture modes plus manual entry. Choose based on how many items you’re documenting and how much detail you need.

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Choosing a Capture Method

MethodBest forSpeedDetail quality
Single photoOne item at a timeModerateHighest — full focus on one item
Multi-item photoA shelf, cabinet, or surfaceFastGood — depends on photo clarity; up to 10 photos per batch
VideoAn entire roomFastestGood — frame extraction may miss fine details
ManualAnything AI can’t identify—Whatever you enter
Single photo gives the AI the most context for one item — use it for high-value or hard-to-identify things where accuracy matters. Multi-item is the sweet spot for shelves and grouped items; you can submit up to 10 photos in a single batch for broader coverage. Video is the fastest way to do a full room, but works best when each item gets a clear moment on screen.

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Single Item

Best when you want the most accurate AI result for one item — electronics, jewelry, appliances, or anything with a brand or model number worth capturing.
1

Open Add Item

Tap the + button to open the camera.
2

Take a photo

Frame a single item clearly in good lighting. Pro users can take up to 5 photos from different angles for better identification.
For electronics or branded items, include a shot of any visible labels, model numbers, or serial numbers.
3

Review AI results

The AI analyzes the photo and fills in item details. Review and correct anything that’s off, then tap Save.

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Multiple Items (Photo)

Best for shelves, cabinets, drawers, or any surface with several items grouped together. Submit up to 10 photos in a single batch — MovingBox detects items across all of them at once.
1

Open Add Item

Tap the + button to open the camera.
2

Frame the group

Step back enough to capture all the items clearly. Good lighting and minimal clutter help detection accuracy.
3

Add detail shots

MovingBox will automatically identify, crop, and organize images from a single batch. Feel free to grab a photo of that serial number, and we’ll do our best to figure out where it goes.
4

Review each detected item

The AI lists every item it found. Keep what’s correct, edit anything that’s wrong, and remove any false detections.
5

Save all at once

Tap Save to add all kept items to your inventory in one go.
Multi-item detection works best when items aren’t stacked or heavily overlapping. If something important is missed, add it separately with a single-item photo.

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Video (Entire Room)

Best for documenting a whole room quickly. Record once, review everything. Available with a Pro subscription.
1

Switch to Video mode

Tap the + button and select the Video tab.
2

Pan across the room

Move slowly so each item is visible for at least a second. Aim for 10–30 seconds of coverage.
3

Review detected items

MovingBox extracts frames and identifies items from across the video. Keep what you want, skip the rest.
Video is fast but trades some detail for speed. For high-value items in the room, follow up with a dedicated single-item photo to get a more accurate record.
You can always improve a video-captured item later. Open the item, add more photos, and tap Re-analyze to get a more detailed AI result — useful for anything that needs a better name, value estimate, or description.
Full guide: Document Items with Video →

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Manual Entry

When AI can’t identify something — handmade items, heirlooms, or anything without a clear visual — add it by hand.
  1. Tap the + button
  2. Tap Add Manually
  3. Fill in the item details and optionally add a photo
  4. Tap Save

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Editing Item Details

1

Find the Item

Navigate to your item list and locate the item you want to edit
2

Open Item Details

Tap on the item to view its details
3

Enter Edit Mode

Tap the “Edit” button (pencil icon) in the top-right corner
4

Make Changes

Update any information as needed:
  • Change the item name, label, or description
  • Update value or purchase information
  • Add notes
  • Assign to a different location
5

Save Changes

Tap “Save” to update the item with your changes

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Managing Item Information

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Adding Purchase Information

  1. Open the item in edit mode
  2. Scroll to the “Purchase Price” section
  3. Enter details such as:
    • Purchase date
    • Insured or not
  4. Tap “Save” to update

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Setting Item Value

MovingBox offers three ways to set an item’s value:

  1. AI Estimation: Use the automatically generated value estimate
  2. Manual Entry: Enter a specific value yourself

To change the value:

  1. Open the item in edit mode
  2. Scroll to the “Purchase Price” section
  3. Enter or adjust the price
  4. Tap “Save”

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About Value Estimation

AI value estimates are approximate and based on similar items in the current market. For insurance or appraisal purposes, consider getting professional valuations for high-value items.

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Adding Serial Numbers

For electronics and valuable items:
  1. Open the item in edit mode
  2. Scroll to the “Identification” section
  3. Tap “Add Serial Number”
  4. Enter the serial number manually or tap “Scan” to use the camera
  5. Tap “Save”
For high-value items, recording serial numbers can be crucial for insurance claims and recovery of stolen items.

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Deleting Items

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Deleting a Single Item

  1. Open the item list view
  2. Swipe to the left on any item
  3. Select the trash icon to delete the item