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Android Auto Recording

Android supports multiple auto-recording methods: screenshot recognition, share recording, and notification listening.

Method 1: Screenshot Recording​

Take a screenshot after payment, and BeeCount automatically recognizes it.

How to Use​

  1. Take a screenshot after completing payment
  2. BeeCount detects the new screenshot
  3. Automatically recognizes amount and merchant info
  4. Confirmation dialog appears
  5. Confirm to complete the record

Enable Screenshot Listening​

  1. Open BeeCount
  2. Go to "Me" → "Auto Recording"
  3. Enable "Screenshot Auto Recognition"
  4. Grant storage permission

Supported Screenshot Types​

  • WeChat Pay success page
  • Alipay payment success page
  • Bank app transaction details
  • Other payment receipt screenshots

Method 2: Share Recording​

Share payment information to BeeCount.

How to Use​

  1. Find the transaction record in the payment app
  2. Tap the "Share" button
  3. Select "BeeCount"
  4. Information is auto-recognized and filled in
  5. Confirm to complete the record

Supported Share Content​

  • Text (spending descriptions containing amounts)
  • Images (payment screenshots)
  • Links (transaction detail pages)

Method 3: Notification Listening​

Listen for payment notifications and auto-record.

Configuration Steps​

  1. Go to "Me" → "Auto Recording"
  2. Enable "Notification Listening"
  3. Grant notification access permission
  4. Select apps to listen to (WeChat, Alipay, etc.)

How It Works​

  1. Listens for notifications from specified apps
  2. Identifies payment success notifications
  3. Extracts amount and merchant info
  4. Automatically creates a record

Notes​

  • Requires "Notification Access" permission
  • Some systems may restrict background running
  • Recommend adding to battery optimization whitelist

Recognition Capabilities​

BeeCount uses AI to recognize the following:

  • Amount: 95%+ accuracy
  • Merchant Name: 90%+ accuracy
  • Payment Method: 85%+ accuracy
  • Expense Category: 80%+ accuracy

Configuration Tips​

Best Practices​

  1. Enable screenshot recognition - Most stable and reliable
  2. Grant necessary permissions - Storage, notifications
  3. Add to whitelist - Prevent system from killing the app
  4. Regular checks - Ensure auto-recording is working properly

Power Saving Settings​

If concerned about battery drain:

  • Enable only screenshot recognition (passive trigger)
  • Disable notification listening (active polling)

FAQ​

Screenshot recognition not responding?

  1. Check if storage permission is granted
  2. Check if screenshot listening is enabled
  3. Try restarting the app

Recognition results inaccurate?

AI recognition may have errors. You can manually edit and save. Recognition accuracy improves with use.

Background app being killed?

  1. Add BeeCount to battery optimization whitelist
  2. Allow background running
  3. Lock the app in recent tasks