This is what it’s like using Zepp Health’s AI to track food
Zepp Health’s AI-powered food logging has started appearing for users outside the US in the past few weeks. It seems limited to Android for now, and there’s been no formal launch — but I’ve been able to test it myself.
Since the feature runs through the smartphone app, it works with any Amazfit device. I’ve tested it with my Helio ring.
Other smartwatch brands have experimented with food tracking, but Zepp is taking a more visual route. It’s a photo-first system that tries to make logging easier without requiring users to overhaul their routine. Oura has something similar in place for its smart ring.
The basics work surprisingly well
When the updated Zepp Health app is available in your region, you’ll notice a “Food” panel on the dashboard. From there, users can either describe their meal with text or snap a quick photo. The AI then processes the image and breaks down what it thinks you’re eating, including carbs, protein, fats, and calories.
The experience feels pretty smooth in practice. Snap a photo, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and the app returns its guess. It correctly identified simple foods like a pomegranate and popcorn without much fuss. The more complex the meal, the longer it takes, but the results are still impressively accurate when it comes to food recognition.
But while the AI seems good at naming what’s on your plate, the portion size detection is still rough around the edges. In one test, a hamburger was estimated at 250 grams when it was actually 300. This kind of margin is enough to skew calorie counts if you’re paying close attention.
Portion editing is available. The app lets you go in and adjust weights or even change the food item completely. It’s helpful, but this still requires effort. It’s not quite the hands-free tracking dream many people imagine when they hear the phrase “AI-powered food log.”
There’s also a trends report that appears once you’ve logged enough meals. As its name suggestions, it shows how your diet stacks up over time.
What I also like is that the app timestamps each meal and automatically groups items by mealtime, offering a streamlined log of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. That part of the feature feels well integrated into the rest of the app.
A useful start, but not quite hands-off
A notable omission here is barcode scanning. For packaged foods, this would be faster and more accurate than photo recognition. Zepp hasn’t said if or when this is coming. But if they want to make this a serious competitor in the food tracking space, they really should consider it.
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The company isn’t exactly breaking new ground with the idea of food tracking. But they’ve taken a step that most wearable companies haven’t — combining image recognition with wearable data and folding it into their core app experience.
Also, it’s worth noting this is probably setting the stage for launch of Amazfit V1tal – their dietary management and lifestyle enhancement that was demoed earlier this year at CES 2025.
For now, everything works well enough to be useful, especially for people who struggle with consistent food logging.
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