What belongs in a home inventory?
Start with items that would be annoying, expensive, or time-consuming to replace: electronics, tools, appliances, furniture, seasonal gear, and valuables. A useful inventory includes the item name, photo, location, and any important purchase or identification details.
How to build a home inventory with Placed
Photograph an item, check the details Placed AI suggests, and save the room and specific storage spot. Add receipts, warranty documents, model numbers, or serial numbers for purchases you might need to service or return. Repeat as you put items away instead of trying to catalog everything in one weekend.
Find belongings without remembering exact names
Use Placed search to locate saved items by room, category, or item details. Image search can find similar things you have photographed, while Placed AI can answer natural-language questions about saved records. Results depend on the information you entered or captured.
Keep your household inventory useful
Update an item when it moves. Use containers for packed storage, and invite trusted household members when everyone needs to find the same supplies. Keep original receipts and an independent backup of any truly irreplaceable document.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Placed as an insurance inventory?
Placed can help document what you own, but it is not an insurance appraisal or guaranteed backup. Confirm your insurer’s documentation requirements.
Does Placed work with multiple rooms?
Yes. Organize items by rooms and specific storage locations, including garages, closets, cabinets, and shelves.