Nuviame User Guide
Welcome to Nuviame - Your personal AI-powered app for considerations. This guide will help you make the most of Nuviame's features to record and analyze any aspect of your life with intelligent insights.
Getting Started
First Launch
When you first open Nuviame, you'll be guided through a 5-page onboarding process:
Page 1: Welcome to Nuviame
Introduction to Nuviame as your personal AI-powered consideration tracker
Page 2: Multiple Profiles
Learn about creating profiles for yourself, children, pets, plants, or any subject
Page 3: Voice & Photo Entries
Discover voice recording with automatic transcription and photo attachments
Page 4: AI-Powered Insights
Learn about on-device AI that analyzes entries for tags and emotional insights
Page 5: Private & Secure
Understand that everything is stored locally with optional iCloud sync
After onboarding:
- Tap "Begin Considering" to complete onboarding
- You'll see the main app interface with 4 tabs
- If you create certain profile types (Car Purchase, Home Purchase, Education Selection), you may see an Aspects Wizard to set up tracking dimensions
- You can skip onboarding pages or skip the entire onboarding
Main Interface
Nuviame has four main tabs at the bottom of the screen:
Profiles
Manage your consideration profiles
Timeline
View and create entries
Reports
Generate insights and summaries
Settings
Customize app preferences
Understanding Profiles
What are Profiles?
Profiles are separate spaces for different aspects of your life you want to consider. Think of them as different spaces for different subjects.
Profile Types (18 Available)
Nuviame offers 18 profile types to organize different aspects of your life. Each type has its own color theme and icon:
Personal
Your own space for general considerations
Child
Record observations about child development and milestones
Pet
Record observations about pet behavior and care
Gardening
Record plant care observations and garden progress
Vehicles & Equipment
Record maintenance and performance observations
Car Purchase
Document car buying considerations and research
Travel
Record trip observations and experiences
Caregiving
Record observations about care recipient needs
Health & Wellness
Record personal health observations
Projects & Work
Record work project considerations
Home Improvements
Record renovation observations and maintenance
Home Purchase
Record home buying considerations and research
Family Journey
Record family milestones and traditions
Education Selection
Record school selection considerations
Career Choice
Record career decision considerations
Starting a Business
Record entrepreneurship journey considerations
Product Selection
Record product research and purchase considerations
Custom
Create your own profile type with custom name and emoji
Profile Type Features:
- Each type has a unique color theme and icon
- Some types (Car Purchase, Home Purchase, Education Selection) trigger special Aspects Wizards
- Custom profiles let you create your own type with a custom name and emoji
- You can change a profile's type later in Profile Settings
Creating a Profile
- 1Tap the Profiles tab
- 2Tap the + button in the top right
- 3Enter a profile name (e.g., "Emma's Health", "Garden 2024")
- 4Select a profile type from the grid (18 types available)
- 5For Custom profiles: Enter a custom type name and choose an emoji icon
- 6Optionally add a profile photo (avatar)
- 7Tap Create
After Creating Certain Profile Types:
Some profile types trigger an Aspects Wizard to help you set up tracking dimensions:
- Car Purchase - Smart Car Purchase Guide wizard
- Home Purchase - Smart Home Purchase Guide wizard
- Education Selection - Smart Education Selection Guide wizard
The wizard helps you set up relevant aspects (tracking dimensions) for these decision-making profiles. You can skip it or complete it later.
Profile Limits
Free Plan
Unlimited profiles
Premium Plan
Unlimited profiles + No ads
Creating Entries
Two Entry Modes
1Consideration Mode (Text & Voice)
The primary mode for capturing thoughts and observations:
- 1Tap the Timeline tab
- 2Tap the + button
- 3The entry screen opens with "What's happening?" prompt
- 4Type or use voice recording
- 5Add photos if desired
- 6Select emotional tone
- 7Review AI-suggested aspects, labels, and keywords
- 8Tap Save
2Photo Mode
For visual documentation:
- 1From the entry screen, select Photo tab
- 2Tap to add a photo from your library
- 3Add an optional caption
- 4Save the entry
Entry Components
Every entry can include:
Manual notes
Your typed thoughts
Transcribed text
From voice recordings
Photo
Visual documentation
Audio recording
Voice notes (optional storage)
Emotional tone
6 options: Very Positive, Positive, Neutral, Negative, Very Negative, Mixed
Labels
AI-suggested categorization
Keywords
Key terms extracted from content
Aspects
Connected life dimensions
Editing Entries
- 1From the Timeline, tap any entry
- 2Tap the Edit button (pencil icon)
- 3Make your changes
- 4Tap Save
Deleted entries cannot be recovered. Use the trash icon to delete entries.
Voice Recording & Transcription
Recording Voice Notes
- 1In the entry screen, tap the microphone button
- 2Speak your thoughts naturally
- 3Watch live transcription appear in real-time
- 4Tap the pause button to temporarily stop
- 5Tap the stop button when finished
Live transcription
See your words as you speak
Pause & resume
Take breaks during long recordings
Combine with text
Type additional notes after recording
Audio storage option
Choose whether to save audio files
Language Support
Nuviame supports voice recognition and transcription in 60 languages:
All 60 Supported Languages:
Western European (11)
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish
Central & Eastern European (11)
Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian
Slavic Languages (6)
Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Belarusian
Asian Languages (9)
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog
Middle Eastern (4)
Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish
African & South Asian (12)
Swahili, Amharic, Bengali, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Nepali
To change voice recognition language:
- 1Go to Settings → Voice Recognition
- 2Select your preferred language from the list
- 3The flag and language name will update
- 4All future recordings will use this language
Language Support Details:
- Speech-to-Text: All 60 languages supported via Apple Speech Recognition
- Local AI (Qwen 3): Works in 29+ languages (8 languages get explicit optimization: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic)
- Cloud AI: OpenAI and Gemini support all languages you configure
- Language selection affects both transcription and AI chat responses
Audio Storage Settings
By default, audio recordings are NOT stored to save space. To enable:
- 1Go to Settings > Voice Recognition
- 2Enable "Store Audio Recordings"
- 3Monitor storage in Settings > Media Storage
Text-to-Speech
Nuviame includes powerful text-to-speech features that let you listen to your entries instead of reading them. Perfect for reviewing entries while multitasking or for accessibility.
Listening to Entries
You can listen to any entry using text-to-speech:
- 1Open any entry from the Timeline
- 2Tap the play button (speaker icon)
- 3The entry will be read aloud
- 4Use pause/resume controls as needed
- 5Tap stop to end playback
Smart Audio Priority:
If an entry has an audio recording, Nuviame will play the original recording instead of using text-to-speech. This gives you the authentic voice and emotion from when you recorded it.
- Has audio recording → Plays original audio
- No audio recording → Uses text-to-speech
TTS Settings & Voices
Customize your text-to-speech experience:
- 1Go to Settings
- 2Tap on any entry with TTS button
- 3Tap the settings icon (gear)
- 4Or go to Settings → Enhanced TTS Settings
- 5Adjust voice, rate, pitch, and volume
Available Voices:
- Samantha (Female, US)
- Alex (Male, US)
- Daniel (Male, UK)
- And many more system voices
Controls:
- Rate: 0.5x - 2.0x speed
- Pitch: Adjust voice pitch
- Volume: Control playback volume
- Skip: Forward/backward controls
Enhanced TTS Features
Enhanced TTS provides additional features for a better listening experience:
Sequential Playback
Play multiple entries in sequence, perfect for reviewing a series of entries or listening to your journal like a podcast.
Playing Multiple Entries
Sequential playback lets you play multiple entries one after another:
- 1Go to Timeline tab
- 2Apply any filters you want (date range, labels, etc.)
- 3Tap the Sequential Playback button (play icon with multiple lines)
- 4Entries will play in order automatically
- 5Use controls to pause, skip, or stop
How It Works:
- Plays entries in chronological order (oldest to newest)
- Uses original audio if available, otherwise TTS
- Shows progress: "Entry 3 of 10"
- Automatically advances to next entry when current finishes
- Works with filtered entries (only plays visible entries)
Playback Modes (Shuffle, Repeat)
Customize your playback experience:
Shuffle Mode
Play entries in random order instead of chronological.
- 1Start sequential playback
- 2Tap shuffle icon
- 3Entries play in random order
Repeat Mode
Automatically restart playback when finished.
- 1Start sequential playback
- 2Tap repeat icon
- 3Playback loops continuously
Playback Controls:
- Play/Pause: Control playback
- Stop: End playback completely
- Skip Forward: Jump to next entry
- Skip Backward: Return to previous entry
- Progress Indicator: See current entry number and total
Siri Shortcuts
Nuviame supports basic Siri shortcuts for quick access.
Available Shortcuts
Use these Siri commands with Nuviame:
Open App:
- "Hey Siri, open Nuviame"
- "Hey Siri, launch Nuviame"
Summarize Journal:
- "Hey Siri, summarize my journal in Nuviame"
- "Hey Siri, what did I write in Nuviame"
Shortcuts App:
You can also use the iOS Shortcuts app to create custom automations with Nuviame, such as creating entries at specific times or locations.
AI Chat Assistant
Nuviame includes an AI Chat Assistant that lets you have conversations about your journal entries. You can use on-device AI for complete privacy, or connect your own cloud AI API keys.
What is AI Chat?
The AI Chat Assistant allows you to:
- Ask questions about your entries
- Get insights and patterns from your considerations
- Explore connections between different entries
- Have natural conversations about your journal
Three AI Options Available:
Setting Up Local AI (Qwen 3)
Local AI runs completely on your device - no internet required, no API keys needed, completely private.
Device Requirements:
- A14 chip or newer (iPhone 12 or newer)
- 6GB RAM or more
- ~2.1 GB storage for the model
The app will automatically check if your device supports local AI when you open the setup screen.
Setup Steps:
- 1Go to Settings → AI Chat Setup
- 2Tap "Local AI (Recommended)"
- 3Review the Qwen license agreement
- 4Accept the license and tap "Download Model"
- 5Wait for download to complete (~2.1 GB, requires Wi-Fi)
- 6Once downloaded, you can start chatting immediately
Benefits of Local AI:
- 100% Private: All processing happens on your device - nothing leaves your phone
- Works Offline: Chat with AI anytime, even without internet
- Completely Free: No API costs, no subscriptions for AI features
- Fast Responses: Optimized for Apple Silicon - quick and responsive
- Multilingual: Supports 29+ languages (8 languages get explicit optimization: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic)
Model Information:
Qwen 3 4B MLX
By Alibaba Cloud (Apache 2.0 License)
4-bit quantized version optimized for mobile devices. Features hybrid thinking mode and excellent multi-turn conversations.
Setting Up OpenAI API
Connect your own OpenAI API key to use GPT-4o Mini for AI chat. You pay OpenAI directly based on usage (typically just a few cents per conversation).
Setup Steps:
- 1Go to Settings → AI Chat Setup
- 2Tap "Cloud AI"
- 3Select "OpenAI"
- 4Open platform.openai.com/api-keys in your browser
- 5Sign in or create an account
- 6Click "Create new secret key" and copy it
- 7Paste your API key in Nuviame (starts with "sk-")
- 8Tap "Save & Continue"
OpenAI Details:
- Model: GPT-4o Mini
- Pricing: ~$0.15 per 1M tokens
- Quality: Best overall quality and fast responses
- Security: Your API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain
Your API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain. Nuviame never sees or stores your conversations - they go directly to OpenAI using your credentials.
Setting Up Gemini API
Connect your own Google Gemini API key to use Gemini 2.0 Flash for AI chat. This is the cheapest cloud option.
Setup Steps:
- 1Go to Settings → AI Chat Setup
- 2Tap "Cloud AI"
- 3Select "Google Gemini"
- 4Open aistudio.google.com/app/apikey in your browser
- 5Sign in with your Google account
- 6Click "Get API Key" → "Create API key"
- 7Copy the key and paste it in Nuviame (starts with "AIza")
- 8Tap "Save & Continue"
Gemini Details:
- Model: Gemini 2.0 Flash
- Pricing: ~$0.075 per 1M tokens (cheapest option)
- Quality: Good quality and fast
- Security: Your API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain
Your API key is stored securely in your device's Keychain. Nuviame never sees or stores your conversations - they go directly to Google using your credentials.
Using AI Chat
Once you've set up an AI provider, you can start chatting about your entries.
How to Start a Chat:
- 1Go to the Timeline tab
- 2Tap the floating "Chat" button (or use the menu)
- 3Select which entries to include (all, date range, or filtered)
- 4The chat opens with your selected entries as context
- 5Start asking questions or having conversations
What You Can Ask:
- "What are the main themes in my recent entries?"
- "How has my mood changed over the past month?"
- "What patterns do you notice in my health entries?"
- "Summarize my entries from last week"
- "What decisions have I been considering?"
Switching Between Providers:
You can switch between AI providers anytime:
- 1Go to Settings → AI Chat Setup
- 2Select a different provider
- 3Your previous provider settings are saved
Aspects System
What are Aspects?
Aspects are specific dimensions or goals within your profile. They help organize entries and record observations about particular areas.
Child Profile includes:
Personal Profile includes:
Aspect Properties
Each aspect has:
Title
The aspect name
Description
What it covers
Category
Organizational grouping
Priority
Low, Medium, High, Critical
Status
Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Paused, Abandoned
Target Date
Optional deadline
Milestones
Sub-goals to record
Notes
Additional context
Working with Aspects
Viewing Aspects
- 1Go to Profiles tab
- 2Select a profile
- 3Tap Aspects button
- 4Browse all aspects for this profile
Creating Custom Aspects
- 1From the Aspects screen, tap +
- 2Enter aspect details: title, description, category
- 3Set priority and status
- 4Add target date (optional)
- 5Add milestones (optional)
- 6Tap Save
Linking Aspects to Entries
Aspects are automatically suggested by AI when you create entries. You can also:
- 1When creating an entry, tap Browse All Aspects
- 2Select relevant aspects
- 3They'll be tagged to your entry
Labels & Keywords
Labels
Labels are categorical tags that describe the nature of your entry.
Examples:
How Labels Work:
- 1AI analyzes your entry text
- 2Suggests relevant labels
- 3You can accept, reject, or add custom labels
- 4Labels help filter and organize entries
Label Categories:
Cloud AI for Labels
You can optionally use cloud AI (OpenAI or Gemini) as a fallback for label suggestions when on-device AI isn't available or you want enhanced suggestions.
How It Works:
- By default, labels use Apple Intelligence (iOS 18.1+) or Smart Labels (NLP)
- Cloud AI is optional and only used if enabled
- Requires you to have set up OpenAI or Gemini API keys
- Uses your API keys - you pay the provider directly
- Only used as fallback when on-device options aren't available
To Enable Cloud AI for Labels:
- 1Set up an AI provider first (OpenAI or Gemini)
- 2Go to Settings → AI Features
- 3Enable "Cloud AI for Labels" toggle
- 4Cloud AI will now be used as fallback for label suggestions
Cloud AI for labels uses your API keys and may incur costs. Labels are generated using on-device AI by default, so this is optional.
Keywords
Keywords are specific terms extracted from your entries.
Examples:
Managing Labels & Keywords
When creating/editing an entry:
- 1Tap + Add in the Labels or Keywords section
- 2Type your custom label/keyword
- 3Select a category
- 4It's automatically added to the entry
Reports & Summaries
Report Types
Timeline Reports
Filtered view of entries
Quick Reports
Pre-configured date ranges
How to Build a Report (Step-by-Step)
Navigate to Reports
- 1Open Nuviame app
- 2Tap Reports tab (chart icon at bottom)
- 3You'll see Generate New Report button and list of saved reports
Configure Your Report
- 1Tap Generate New Report
- 2Select Time Range (Last 7/30 days, 3/6 months, year, all time, or custom)
- 3Choose Profiles (optional filter)
- 4Filter by Labels (optional)
- 5Filter by Emotional Tone (optional)
- 6Tap Generate Report
Review Generated Report
Report appears with sections:
Summary Statistics
Total entries, date range, profiles, distribution graph
Most Frequent Labels
Top 10 labels with counts and bar chart
Common Keywords
Word cloud or list with frequency counts
Emotional Tone Breakdown
Positive/Neutral/Negative percentages with pie chart
Associated Aspects
Health, Career, Relationships with entry counts
Full Entry List
Chronological list - tap to view details
What to Do with Your Report
After reviewing, you have three options:
Save Report
Keep report for future reference
- 1Tap Save Report button (top right)
- 2Enter report name (e.g., "Q4 2025 Health Review")
- 3Tap Save
- 4Access anytime from Reports tab
Push to Notes (Export to Apple Notes)
Save report in Apple Notes app
- 1Tap Share icon (square with arrow)
- 2Select Notes from share sheet
- 3Choose create new note or add to existing
- 4Select Notes folder/account
- 5Tap Save
Settings & Customization
Profile Settings
Each profile has individual settings that you can customize:
Accessing Profile Settings:
- 1Go to Profiles tab
- 2Select a profile
- 3Tap Profile Settings (gear icon)
- 4Or go to Settings → Current Profile → Profile Settings
Basic Information:
- Name: Change profile name
- Profile Type: Change type (Personal, Child, Pet, etc.)
- Custom Type: For custom profiles - edit type name and emoji
Appearance:
- Photo: Add or change profile avatar
- Theme Color: Based on profile type (auto-set)
- Emoji: For custom profiles - change emoji icon
Danger Zone:
- Delete Profile: Permanently delete profile and all entries
- This action cannot be undone
- Consider exporting first as backup
Daily Reminders
Set up daily reminders to help you maintain a consistent journaling habit.
Setting Up Reminders:
- 1Go to Settings
- 2Find "Daily Reminder" toggle
- 3Enable the toggle
- 4Set your preferred reminder time
- 5You'll receive a notification each day
Reminder Features:
- Customizable time (set your preferred hour)
- Daily notification to write entries
- Helps build consistent journaling habit
- Can be disabled anytime
Reminders require notification permissions. If reminders don't appear, check Settings → Notifications → Nuviame.
Media Storage Stats
Monitor how much storage your media files are using:
Viewing Storage Stats:
- 1Go to Settings → Data Management
- 2Tap "Media Storage"
- 3View breakdown of storage usage
What You'll See:
- Total storage used
- Audio recordings size
- Photo storage size
- Avatar data size
- Per-profile breakdown
Storage Management:
- Identify large files
- See which profiles use most storage
- Make informed decisions about media storage
- Plan cleanup if needed
Tips for Managing Storage:
- Disable "Store Audio Recordings" if storage is limited
- Export old entries and delete them
- Use lower media quality in exports
- Regularly review and clean up unused media
App Settings
Security
- Biometric Authentication - Lock app with Face ID/Touch ID
- Account - Sign in for cloud features (optional)
Voice Recognition
- Language - Set voice recognition language
- Store Audio Recordings - Toggle audio file storage
Media Storage
- View storage statistics
- Audio recordings size
- Photo storage
- Avatar data
Data Management
- Export - Backup your data
- Clear Cache - Free up space
- Delete All Data - Complete data removal
Privacy & Security
Nuviame's Privacy Commitment
Your data stays yours
Biometric Authentication
Protect your data with Face ID or Touch ID:
- 1Go to Settings > Security
- 2Enable "Require Face ID/Touch ID"
- 3App will lock when closed
- 4Authenticate to unlock
Note: This feature requires a compatible device with Face ID or Touch ID.
Data Storage
All your data is stored in three ways:
Local Storage
Encrypted on your device
iCloud Sync (Optional)
End-to-end encrypted
Audio Files (Optional)
Local storage only
What Nuviame Doesn't Know:
- ✗ What you write in your entries
- ✗ How often you use the app
- ✗ What aspects you record
- ✗ Any personal information
- ✗ Your usage patterns
iCloud Sync
Understanding iCloud Sync in Nuviame
Key Concept: Device-Based, Not Account-Based
iCloud sync in Nuviame is tied to your Apple device and iCloud account, NOT your Nuviame user account.
✓ Available to Everyone (Free & Premium users)
✓ Your Data Belongs to You (tied to your Apple ID)
✓ Works Across Your Devices (same Apple ID = same data)
Setting Up iCloud Sync
iCloud sync is automatic if:
Signed into iCloud
On your device
iCloud Drive enabled
In iPhone Settings
Nuviame has permissions
iCloud access granted
No Nuviame Account Required!
Verify iCloud sync status in Settings > iCloud Sync
Multi-Device Usage
How It Works Across Devices:
- 1Install Nuviame on all your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 2Sign in with same Apple ID (in iPhone Settings, not Nuviame)
- 3Enable iCloud Drive on all devices
- 4Data syncs automatically - no Nuviame account needed
Real-World Scenario:
Important Notes:
- 🔄Sync is bidirectional - changes on any device update everywhere
- ⏱Sync happens automatically in background (usually instant)
- 🔒End-to-end encrypted via iCloud
- 💾Uses your iCloud storage (check Settings > iCloud > Storage)
Export & Backup
Understanding Export in Nuviame
Important: Export is One-Way Only
Nuviame provides export functionality for backing up your data to external storage, but does NOT support import.
Why Export?
- ✓ Backup - Save complete copy
- ✓ Archive - Preserve entries
- ✓ Share - Send to others
- ✓ Analysis - Use in other apps
For Data Migration:
Use iCloud Sync instead of export/import. iCloud automatically syncs all your data across devices.
Export Formats
Nuviame offers seven comprehensive export formats to suit different needs:
Complete Backup (Recommended for Full Backup)
ZIP folder with organized structure
Includes:
- All profiles
- All entries
- All audio recordings
- All photos
- All avatars
- All metadata (labels, keywords, aspects)
- App settings and preferences
Use Case: Complete offline backup before deleting app or for long-term archival
JSON Export (For Developers/Data Analysis)
Single .json file
Includes:
- Structured data in JSON format
- All entries with full metadata
- Profile information
- Labels, keywords, aspects
- NO media files (audio/photos)
Use Case: Import into spreadsheets, databases, or custom analysis tools
CSV Export (Spreadsheet Format)
Single .csv file
Includes:
- Entry data in rows
- Columns: date, content, tone, labels, keywords
- Profile information
- NO media files
Use Case: Open in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets for analysis
PDF Export (Formatted Document)
Single .pdf file
Includes:
- Beautifully formatted entries
- Profile headers and organization
- Labels and metadata
- Optional: embedded photos (small size)
- NO audio files
Use Case: Print physical copy, share professional reports, archival document
Audio Archive
ZIP folder with audio files
Includes:
- All audio recordings
- Organized by profile and date
- Original audio quality
- NO text entries or photos
Use Case: Backup audio recordings separately, share audio files
Photo Archive
ZIP folder with photo files
Includes:
- All photos from entries
- Organized by profile and date
- Original photo quality
- NO text entries or audio
Use Case: Backup photos separately, create photo albums
Media Archive
ZIP folder with all media
Includes:
- All audio recordings
- All photos
- All avatars
- Organized by type
- NO text entries
Use Case: Backup all media files together
Export Options
When exporting, you can customize what's included:
Profile Selection:
- Export all profiles (default)
- Select specific profiles to export
- Useful for sharing specific data
Date Range:
- Export all entries (default)
- Select custom date range
- Export last month, last year, etc.
Media Quality:
- Original: Full quality (larger file size)
- High: Slightly compressed (good balance)
- Medium: More compression (smaller files)
- Low: Maximum compression (smallest files)
Include Options:
- Include/exclude audio recordings
- Include/exclude photos
- Include/exclude avatars
- Include/exclude labels and keywords
- Include/exclude aspects
How to Export:
- 1Go to Settings → Data Management → Export
- 2Select export format
- 3Choose profiles and date range
- 4Configure media options
- 5Tap Export
- 6Wait for export to complete
- 7Share via iOS share sheet
Recommended Backup Strategy
Best Practice for Data Safety:
Enable iCloud Sync (primary backup)
- Automatic continuous backup
- Works across all devices
- See iCloud Sync section
Monthly Complete Backup (secondary backup)
- Export complete backup
- Save to iCloud Drive or external storage
- Keep 2-3 months of backups
Before Major Changes
- Before deleting profiles
- Before iOS updates
- Before app updates
- Create one-time backup
Tips & Best Practices
Be Consistent
- Set a daily reminder to make entries
- Even short entries build valuable history
- Consistency reveals patterns over time
Use Profiles Effectively
- Create separate profiles for distinct subjects
- Don't mix unrelated topics in one profile
- Use descriptive profile names
Leverage Voice Recording
- Voice is faster than typing for long entries
- Speak naturally - AI transcribes accurately
- Use voice for capturing emotions in the moment
Let AI Help
- Review and accept AI-suggested labels
- Use suggested keywords for better filtering
- Explore AI-detected aspects
Regular Reports
- Generate weekly or monthly reports
- Review progress on specific aspects
- Use AI summaries for insights (Premium)
Organize with Aspects
- Link entries to relevant aspects
- Set priorities for important aspects
- Update aspect status as you progress
Export Regularly
- Create monthly backups
- Store backups in multiple locations
- Test restore process occasionally
Emotional Tone Recording
- Always set emotional tone manually
- Review mood patterns over time
- Filter by tone to find positive/negative periods
Troubleshooting
Voice Recording Issues
Problem: Voice recording not working
Solutions:
- Check microphone permissions (Settings > Nuviame > Microphone)
- Ensure Speech Recognition is enabled
- Check internet connection (first time setup)
- Restart the app
Problem: Transcription is inaccurate
Solutions:
- Speak clearly and at moderate pace
- Reduce background noise
- Check selected language matches your speech
- Update iOS to latest version
iCloud Sync Issues
Problem: Data not syncing
Solutions:
- Verify iCloud Drive is enabled
- Check iCloud storage space
- Force manual sync in Settings
- Check network connection
- Sign out and back into iCloud
Problem: Old data appearing
Solutions:
- Force sync from Settings
- Check all devices are updated
- Restart app on all devices
Performance Issues
Problem: App is slow or laggy
Solutions:
- Clear app cache (Settings > Data Management)
- Delete old audio files
- Reduce photo quality in exports
- Close other apps
- Restart your device
Problem: Storage warnings
Solutions:
- Check Media Storage in Settings
- Disable audio recording storage
- Delete old reports
- Export and archive old entries
- Clear cache
AI Features
Problem: AI suggestions not appearing
Solutions:
- Make sure you've set up an AI provider in Settings → AI Chat Setup
- For Local AI: Check that model is downloaded
- For Cloud AI: Verify your API key is valid
- Check internet connection (for cloud AI only)
Problem: Local AI not available
Solutions:
- Check device requirements: A14+ chip and 6GB+ RAM
- Use cloud AI instead (OpenAI or Gemini)
- See AI Chat Assistant section for setup instructions
FAQ
General Questions
Q: Is Nuviame free?
A: Yes, Nuviame offers a free plan with unlimited profiles, voice recording, transcription, AI Chat Assistant, and all core features. Premium removes ads.
Q: Do I need an internet connection?
A: No for basic features. Internet is required for iCloud sync, initial voice recognition setup, downloading Local AI model, and cloud AI chat (if using OpenAI/Gemini). On-device AI chat works completely offline.
Q: Can I use Nuviame offline?
A: Yes! All core features work offline. Your entries sync when back online.
Q: Where is my data stored?
A: Locally on your device, encrypted by iOS. Optionally synced to your private iCloud account (end-to-end encrypted).
Q: Can anyone access my data?
A: No. Only you can access your data. Enable Face ID/Touch ID for additional protection.
Profiles & Entries
Q: How many profiles can I create?
A: Unlimited profiles on both Free and Premium plans. Premium removes ads.
Q: Can I share a profile with someone else?
A: Not currently. Each profile is private to your account.
Q: Can I transfer profiles between devices?
A: Yes, via iCloud sync or manual export/import.
Q: What happens if I delete a profile?
A: The profile and ALL its entries are permanently deleted. Consider exporting first.
Q: How many entries can I create?
A: Unlimited on all plans.
AI & Features
Q: What AI features are included?
A: AI Chat Assistant is available for free! You can use on-device AI (Qwen 3) for complete privacy, or connect your own OpenAI or Gemini API keys for cloud-powered conversations.
Q: How do I set up AI Chat?
A: Go to Settings → AI Chat Setup. Choose Local AI (if your device supports it), or connect your OpenAI or Gemini API key. See the AI Chat Assistant section in this guide for detailed instructions.
Q: Is AI Chat free?
A: Yes! On-device AI (Qwen 3) is completely free. Cloud AI (OpenAI/Gemini) uses your own API keys, so you pay the provider directly based on usage (typically just a few cents per conversation).
Q: What devices support Local AI?
A: Local AI requires an A14 chip or newer (iPhone 12+) and 6GB+ RAM. The app will automatically check if your device supports it when you open the setup screen.
Privacy & Security
Q: Can Nuviame see my entries?
A: No. All data is stored locally or in your private iCloud. We have no access to your entries.
Q: Is my data encrypted?
A: Yes. Local data uses iOS encryption. iCloud sync uses end-to-end encryption.
Q: What data does Nuviame collect?
A: None. We don't collect analytics, usage data, or any personal information.
Q: What if I lose my device?
A: If iCloud sync was enabled, your data is safe in iCloud. Install Nuviame on a new device and sign in.
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