barcode scanner

april522
april522 Posts: 388 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
For those that have the phone apps, I am just now trying out the barcode scanner for logging foods. And wow, why have I not tried this sooner??? This makes my life so much easier! LOL This has to be one of THE best features that comes with the phone app! I think I'm in love!

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  • Daxiacat
    Daxiacat Posts: 11
    I agree it's really useful! I've only had one discrepancy which was with a super markets home brand lemonade, it kept coming up as garlic shrimp..???? But luckily lemonade is manually on the database!
  • seniorfaye
    seniorfaye Posts: 295 Member
    Oh my goodness yes it is wonderful. When I read that they finally had it for the iphone I was beside myself. It's great also for putting recipes in. So much easier to scan than to have to search for the items...
  • april522
    april522 Posts: 388 Member
    Oh my goodness yes it is wonderful. When I read that they finally had it for the iphone I was beside myself. It's great also for putting recipes in. So much easier to scan than to have to search for the items...
    I know what you mean!
  • chicky89
    chicky89 Posts: 260 Member
    Is this one the BB app?
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    It's great, so convenient. Do double check though, you'd be surprised at how many discrepancies there are!
  • gonecountry1981
    gonecountry1981 Posts: 8
    Where do I find the barcode scanner? I would love to download it. Sounds helpful.
    :smile:
  • barbiedollgirl
    barbiedollgirl Posts: 56 Member
    :love: Love it!!!! I plan my meals out today and was able to scan in everything this morning before I left for work!! I LOVE LOVE it. So easy and quick!
  • loicl
    loicl Posts: 1 Member
    it is not available on bb my friend tried yesterday on android it is
  • GrahamBarwick
    GrahamBarwick Posts: 459
    sounds daft but where and how do i get the bar code scanner?
  • O2Bslimagain
    O2Bslimagain Posts: 120 Member
    Would the app work on a I-Pad?
  • inchestopinch
    inchestopinch Posts: 67 Member
    I do love it yes, but I would like to see them implement in the next update that if the barcode doesn't find something ~ rather then just manually entering that item w/out barcode... it should allow to enter the item with barcode! Therefore when scanning the barcode in future it will bring up your entry. I've had a few items where now I have to search through to find what I manually entered, wishing it was just easier to scan my new entry....

    ^^^^ Did that make any sense?? LOL Sorry having a fluff brain kind of morning :(
  • gonecountry1981
    gonecountry1981 Posts: 8
    What is the app called? I have an android.
  • Trimere
    Trimere Posts: 5 Member
    What is the app called? I have an android.

    MyFitnessPal :wink:
  • jogdog
    jogdog Posts: 89 Member
    I do love it yes, but I would like to see them implement in the next update that if the barcode doesn't find something ~ rather then just manually entering that item w/out barcode... it should allow to enter the item with barcode! Therefore when scanning the barcode in future it will bring up your entry. I've had a few items where now I have to search through to find what I manually entered, wishing it was just easier to scan my new entry....

    ^I agree!

    It is so quick to use the barcode scanner and when something doesn't come up with the scanner, I get a little sad inside. I think the scanner is making me a bit lazy though... lol.
  • mrsbell2012
    mrsbell2012 Posts: 2
    which one is the best kind?
  • Bubs05
    Bubs05 Posts: 179 Member
    Would the app work on a I-Pad?

    It does work on the iPAD
    What is the app called? I have an android.

    Look for the MyFitnessPal app in the android market. The scanner was a bit temperamental on my HTC Incredible but I think a recent update fixed it.
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    totally love the barcode scanner!!!!!
  • RockChick1984
    RockChick1984 Posts: 239
    I myself loved the barcode scanner untill i realised on several occasions the app has had *issues with not logging food*.. i then entered them on PC instead (which i now realise i shouldn't have done) as when i went to my weekly log to see how well i'd done it had doubled up my cals on the things that didn't work via the app... grrr.... so just a little thing to watch out for
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    The app is simply called 'Barcode Scanner'.
    Once it's installed, your MFP app will automatically be able to use it.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    I love it too.
  • april522
    april522 Posts: 388 Member
    Download the MyFitnessPal app to your phone or device - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/mobile


    When you go to add foods for a certain meal, it will look like this (I've put an arrow pointing to the button to push to use the barcode scanner):

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  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    Thank you, I had no idea I could use it on my iPad. So I clicked on it and a window came up for scanning and I couldn't get it to close, then my hand go in front of the camera and it read it as a Kashi granola bar--go figure. LOL.
  • gonecountry1981
    gonecountry1981 Posts: 8
    :happy: I got it. Now I can't wait to try it. Thank you!!
  • Gingr1986
    Gingr1986 Posts: 13 Member
    I love the app!! It makes things so simple!! I didnt realise there was a barcode scanner as when i downloaded the app last year i was not following it properly and gave up, now i use the site and the app!! LOVING IT!!!
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