Sometimes Kiri might not catch exactly what you said — especially if there’s background noise, or if the phrasing is a little different from what the app expects. Here are some tips to get your log through:
✅ Speak naturally but clearly
Try to speak at a normal pace and volume.
Avoid talking too quickly or in a whisper.
✅ Include the event type
Make sure to mention what you want to log:
“Ella slept for 2 hours at 3pm.”
“Noah had a wet diaper at 4am.”
“Maya ate solids for lunch.”
✅ Add the child’s name (if you have more than one)
This helps Kiri know who the entry belongs to.
✅ Use supported categories
Kiri recognizes sleep, feeding, diapers, tummy time, activities, growth metrics (weight, height, head circumference, temperature), and times for backdating.
✅ Edit manually if needed
If something comes out a little off, you can always tap the entry afterwards and adjust it by hand.
Common fixes if Kiri isn’t working at all
Make sure Kiri has microphone access and Speech permissions (check in Device Settings → Appes → Kiri).
Update to the latest version of Kiri from the App Store.
Try closing and reopening the app if it feels “stuck.”
⚠️ Watch out for name collisions
There’s a small chance that if a syllable of your child’s name sounds like an action, Kiri might interpret it incorrectly.
For example:
If your child’s name sounded like “Fed”, it could be heard as “feed.”
If your child’s name sounded like “Slept”, it could be heard as a sleep entry.
If this happens often, try using a nickname (e.g., “Freddy” instead of “Fed”) so voice logging works smoothly.
👉 Summary: If Kiri doesn’t recognize a command, try speaking clearly, include the event type, and don’t forget you can always edit an entry manually. Most issues are solved with small adjustments.