Labeling Silo Containers

Keeping track of your food's freshness is easy with Silo's smart labeling system. The primary method for labeling is directly through your Silo device, with the mobile app serving as a handy tool for label corrections or filling in any missing information.

Labeling Your Containers

Your connected Silo device makes labeling each container a breeze. Here's how to use Silo's hands-free labeling feature:

1. Place New Food in a Container

   Whenever you store a new food item in a Silo container, the device will recognize it's time for labeling. This happens when a container was previously cleared from your inventory or when Silo detects new contents.

2. Complete the Vacuum Process

   After placing your container on the Silo base and finishing the vacuum process, Silo will check the contents.

   • This check takes a couple of seconds. Look at the Silo screen for the instruction: "Pick up to label."

3. Pick Up the Container

   Once you see the "Pick up to label" message, lift the container. Alexa will begin the labeling process by asking about the container's contents.

4. Respond to Alexa's Labeling Prompt

   Simply speak the contents of the container to Alexa.

Tip: Use specific labels! Being more descriptive helps Silo provide a more accurate estimate of shelf life. For example, instead of just saying "chicken," try "cooked chicken breast" or "raw chicken thigh."

Alexa May Ask for Extra Details

If Alexa needs more information about the food to provide an accurate freshness estimate, she'll ask additional questions. It's like having your personal freshness assistant in the kitchen!

Confirmation and Correction

• Once Alexa confirms the label, she'll provide you with an expected shelf life, and the item will appear in your Silo app inventory.
• If the label isn't quite right (for example, Alexa misheard you), you can correct it. Simply press the label button on your Silo device while it's illuminated. Alexa will then ask for the correct label.

Note: The label button will remain illuminated for a short period after labeling, giving you the opportunity to make any necessary corrections.

What Happens if Your Device Is Offline?

If your Silo loses its internet connection during or before a vacuum-label process, don't worry! If possible, your device will attempt to update the vacuum event once the connection is restored. However, this might not always be successful.

If the vacuum event cannot be updated automatically, you will see a message after the vacuum is complete indicating that there was an issue with labeling. You can try resealing and labeling the container at a later time.

Having trouble labeling? Check the labeling troubleshooting guide