Create and Share Shopping Lists with Bring

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

Bring allows families to collaboratively create and manage shopping lists, reducing the chances of forgetting essential items. This capability enhances organization and communication within the home, making grocery shopping a more streamlined experience.

Benefits

• Easily share shopping lists among family members to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Reduce the likelihood of forgotten items by keeping a centralized list accessible to all.
• Save time by allowing family members to add items to the list in real-time.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to facilitate collaborative shopping list management among family members. It achieves this by allowing users to create, update, and share lists seamlessly through the Bring app.

Preconditions

• Bring application installed on family members' devices.
• Internet connection available for real-time updates.
• Home Assistant integration configured for Bring.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: ESPHome.
• Device installed and reachable: RainMachine Version 2 (API 4.6.1).

Actors

• Homeowner managing household shopping
• Family members adding items to the list
• Children suggesting snacks or essentials

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a family member adds an item to the shopping list or when a scheduled reminder for shopping is activated.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Family Member Adds Item] -->|check| B{Is the list shared?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Update Shared List]
    C --> D[Notify Family Members]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Open Bring App

A family member launches the Bring app on their device to access the shopping list.

2. Add Item to List

The user selects an option to add an item, entering the necessary details such as item name and quantity.

3. Confirm Item Addition

The user confirms the addition, which updates the shared shopping list in real-time.

4. Notify Family Members

All family members receive a notification about the updated list, ensuring everyone is informed.

5. Check List Before Shopping

Before heading to the store, family members can review the list to ensure all items are accounted for.

Postconditions

The shared shopping list is updated in real-time, and all family members have access to the latest version of the list.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice commands to add items to the shopping list using smart speakers.
• Set reminders for specific shopping times based on family schedules.
• Include recipe suggestions that automatically add ingredients to the list.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)