FAQ & Troubleshooting
Quick answers to the most common questions about HomLyst.
Do I need an account to use HomLyst?
No. HomLyst opens straight into your shopping list — no sign-up, no login. An optional name and phone number are only needed if you want other people to be able to send you a list directly.
Does HomLyst work offline?
Yes. Building and managing your shopping list, tracking quantities, and browsing your catalog all work fully offline. A few features — the AI assistant, Nearby Shops, and sending a list to someone over the network — need an internet connection.
Can I share a shopping list with someone else?
Yes, several ways: generate a QR code for them to scan, share a link through any app on your phone (like WhatsApp, Messages, or email), or send it directly to their phone number if they have HomLyst installed.
Can I import a list someone shared with me?
Yes. Scan their QR code, open a shared link, or paste in shared text to import a list instantly. If it contains items your catalog doesn't recognize, HomLyst adds them automatically.
Can my whole family add to one shopping list together?
Yes, with Family Space. Create a shared board, invite members by phone number, and anyone can add items to it whenever they think of something — no need to be shopping at the same time. When you're ready to shop, send everything on the board straight into your cart.
Which countries does HomLyst support?
HomLyst ships with ready-made catalogs for 17 countries — India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, France, China, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia — plus a Global catalog for everywhere else. New catalogs are delivered automatically, no app update required. If your country isn't in that list yet, you can still select it during setup — HomLyst will look for a matching catalog or build a starter one for you.
Does HomLyst support languages other than English?
Yes — 19 languages and counting, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Chinese, Portuguese, Indonesian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, French, and Malay. In the India catalog, individual item names are translated too, not just menus — other catalogs pick up item-level translation over time.
Can I track quantities and units, like weight or pieces?
Yes. Every item on your list carries a quantity you can set by weight, piece count, or volume, and you can track what's been picked up as you shop.
Can I see my past shopping trips?
Yes. HomLyst automatically saves your shopping history, including monthly spending totals, and lets you quickly re-add items you've bought before with Buy Again.
Can I save a list for later instead of shopping right away?
Yes. Save your current list and come back to it anytime — HomLyst picks up right where you left off.
Is my data private?
Your shopping list content stays on your device unless you actively share it. If you use sharing features, your phone number is scrambled before it's ever stored and never saved in plain text. See the full Privacy page for details.
What platforms is HomLyst available on?
HomLyst is being built for both Android and iOS.
Is there a premium plan?
HomLyst Premium is coming, with features like Events, Send to Group, Trip Chat, Scheduled items, multiple favorite lists, and more themes. It isn't available to unlock yet — everything on this page works today for free.