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Your First 5 Minutes

Last updated: 2026-05-23 by Product Team

Goal:

Create your very first chore and reminder to set up your family's daily rhythm.

You will need:

  • Logged into your household

Follow these steps:

  1. 1On the Today page, look for the 'Onboarding' strip at the top. This is your quick startup checklist.
  2. 2Click the 'Choose Household Type' button and select how your home is set up (like Family, Couple, Roommates, or Solo).
  3. 3Tap 'Seed Cozy Presets'. This automatically populates your home with 1 helpful task, 1 calendar event, and a grocery list tailored for you!
  4. 4To add a custom chore: Go to the Tasks page and tap the green '+' button at the bottom of the screen.
  5. 5Type a simple title (like 'Take out the garbage'), assign it to a family member, and select 'Today' as the due date.
  6. 6Tap 'Create Task'. You will see it pop up on the Tasks list and on your Today dashboard instantly!
  7. 7To check off a chore: simply tap the empty circle next to the task name. Watch the circle pop green!
What success looks like:

You have seeded your home presets, created a custom task, and checked off your first item.

What to try next:

  • Try inviting a family member to join your household.
  • Turn on push notifications to receive morning chore reminders.

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