📦 Getting started
How do I add my first items?
Sign in at
bintrove.com, open
My Bins, and tap
+ Add. Snap a photo of each thing (the photo becomes the item), give it a name, pick a category, and set its location. Start with one bin you dig through often.
Can I add items from photos quickly?
Yes — use Add from photos to turn a batch of pictures into items fast, then tidy up names and categories afterward.
Is it free?
Your first 30 items and 3 bins are free forever, no credit card. Paid plans start at just $2/month (billed annually, $24/year) when you need more.
🏷️ QR labels
How do QR labels work?
Every bin and item gets its own QR code. Stick the label on the bin, and anyone can scan it with a phone camera to instantly see what's inside — no app required to view.
How do I print labels?
Open the Bin Labels tab and print from any home printer onto plain paper or Avery sticker sheets. For labels that last for years, use a Brother label maker (see the Labels tab for recommendations).
What do I scan with?
Any phone camera. Point it at the QR code and tap the link that appears — it opens that bin's contents.
📍 Bins & locations
What's the difference between a bin and a location?
A location is where things live (Garage, Attic, Hall Closet, a storage unit). A bin is a container in that location. Give each a clear name — "Holiday — Garage Shelf A" — so you always know where to look.
Can I see everything by location?
Yes — switch My Bins to the Bins view to browse everything grouped by where it's stored.
🚚 Moving
How does BinTrove help with a move?
- Packing: snap each box and give it a QR label — an instant manifest, no marker scrawl.
- The move: set each box's location to its destination room ("Kitchen," "Primary bed").
- Unpacking: scan a box to see what's inside before you cut the tape, and unpack by priority.
📊 Reports & insurance
Can I make a home inventory for insurance?
Yes. Add a Value to each item as you go. Then open Reports to see your total value by category, and click Export CSV for an itemized list — item, value, condition, location, photo link, and more — ready to hand to your insurer or keep for your records.
Where do I enter an item's value?
In the item form, open Purchase & Value and fill in the Value (and optionally purchase date/vendor).
📱 Get the app on your phone
BinTrove installs right from your browser — no App Store needed — so it opens full-screen with one tap and can use your camera to add items. Open the app at
bintrove.com/app, then add it to your home screen:
iPhone / iPad (Safari)
- Open bintrove.com/app in Safari
- Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow)
- Choose Add to Home Screen, then Add
Android (Chrome)
- Open bintrove.com/app in Chrome
- Tap the ⋮ menu (top right)
- Choose Install app (or Add to Home screen)
Dedicated iOS and Android apps are on the way to the App Store and Google Play.
⭐ Plans & billing
What do the plans include?
- Free 3 bins · 30 items — try it out
- Starter · $2/mo billed annually ($24/yr) · 10 bins · 100 items — a closet or the garage
- Home · $4.92/mo billed annually ($59/yr) · 30 bins · 300 items · share with 2 — a whole household
- Home Plus · $7.42/mo billed annually ($89/yr) · unlimited · share with 5 — a big house or a move
Every plan includes QR labels, photos, search, locations, and CSV export.
How do I upgrade, change, or cancel?
Open Account and pick a plan. Plans are billed yearly and you can cancel anytime — you keep access through the period you paid for, and nothing you've added is ever deleted.
👤 Account
Is my data private?
How do I close my account?
Open Account and choose Close my account. This permanently deletes your bins, items, and photos — it can't be undone.
Still need help?
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