❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to all important questions about Roomies

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Questions & Answers

How do I start using Roomies? ▼

To start using Roomies:

  1. Download the app from your app store
  2. Create a new account or sign in
  3. Create a new apartment or join an existing one
  4. Invite your roommates
  5. Start managing expenses and tasks
How do I create a new account? ▼

To create a new account:

  1. Open the app
  2. Tap "Sign Up" or "Create Account"
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Create a strong password
  5. Confirm your account via the email we send you
How do I add a new expense? ▼

To add a new expense:

  1. Open the "Expenses" screen
  2. Tap "+" or "Add expense"
  3. Enter the expense amount
  4. Choose a category (food, bills, etc.)
  5. Add a description (optional)
  6. Select who paid
  7. Save the expense
How do I invite roommates? ▼

To invite new roommates:

  1. Open the main screen
  2. Tap "Manage Roommates"
  3. Tap "Invite New Roommate"
  4. Enter the roommate's email address
  5. Send the invitation
  6. The roommate will receive an invitation and can join
How do I manage the shopping list? ▼

To manage the shopping list:

  1. Open the "Shopping" screen
  2. Tap "+" to add an item
  3. Enter the item name
  4. Add quantity (optional)
  5. Tap the item to mark it as purchased
  6. Tap again to unmark it
How do I set cleaning schedules? ▼

To set up cleaning schedules:

  1. Open the "Cleaning" screen
  2. Tap "Set schedules"
  3. Add cleaning tasks
  4. Set frequency for each task
  5. Assign roommates to tasks
  6. The app will remind automatically
How do notifications work in the app? ▼

The app sends automatic notifications for:

  • Adding items to shopping list
  • Purchasing items from the list
  • Adding new expenses
  • New roommates joining the apartment
  • Completing cleaning turns
  • Cleaning turn reminders (2 days in advance)
What should I do if the app doesn't work? ▼

If the app doesn't work properly:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Close and reopen the app
  3. Update the app from the app store
  4. Uninstall and reinstall the app
  5. If the problem persists, contact us
How do I fix sync issues? ▼

To fix sync issues:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Close and reopen the app
  3. Sign out and sign back in
  4. Clear the app's temporary data
  5. If the problem persists, contact support
Why am I not receiving notifications? ▼

If you're not receiving notifications:

  1. Check your device notification settings
  2. Make sure the app is allowed to show notifications
  3. Check the notification settings inside the app
  4. Try closing and reopening the app
  5. If the problem persists, contact us
How do I change the app language to Hebrew? ▼

To change language:

  1. Open the app settings
  2. Tap "Language" or "שפה"
  3. Select your preferred language
  4. The app will update automatically
How do I change my password? ▼

To change your password:

  1. Open the app settings
  2. Tap "Account" or "חשבון"
  3. Tap "Change password"
  4. Enter your current password
  5. Enter a new strong password
  6. Confirm the change
How do I delete my account? ▼

To delete your account:

  1. Open the app settings
  2. Tap "Account"
  3. Tap "Delete account"
  4. Confirm the deletion
  5. All data will be permanently deleted

Warning: Account deletion is irreversible!

How do I export my data? ▼

To export data:

  1. Open the app settings
  2. Tap "Data" or "נתונים"
  3. Tap "Export data"
  4. Select the type of data to export
  5. Tap "Export"
  6. Data will be sent to your email