Family Dinner Plans Help

Something isn't working — what do I do?

Quick answer

Most problems are a permission that is off or an iCloud issue. Check the fixes below, then email support if it still isn’t working.

Calendar problems

  • “Calendar access is off”: open iPhone Settings > Apps > Family Dinner Plans and allow Calendars.
  • “Choose a calendar first”: in the app, go to Settings > Calendar and pick one.
  • “Couldn’t write to the calendar”: pick a different calendar you can edit, then try Add to Calendar again.

Scanning problems

  • “Couldn’t read any text in that photo”: take a sharper photo, straight on, in good light.
  • No Take Photo option: this device has no camera. Use Choose Photo.
  • Camera blocked: iPhone Settings > Apps > Family Dinner Plans, allow Camera.
  • Scan got something wrong: fix it in the form before tapping Save.

Suggest Meals problems

  • No Suggest Meals button: it needs a device with Apple Intelligence.
  • Button greyed out: add meals first, and leave at least one empty slot this week.
  • “No Suggestions”: add more meals to your list.

Sharing problems

  • “Sharing Problem” or “iCloud couldn’t save the share”: make sure you’re signed in to iCloud, then try Invite Family again.
  • Family can’t see changes: everyone needs to be signed in to iCloud.

Grocery list is empty

  • Plan meals for that week first, then tap Build Grocery List.
  • Check the week with the arrows at the top.

Contact support