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Install guide

How to Install Smart Chef as an App

Add Smart Chef to your home screen and it works like a native app — full screen, one-tap launch, and instant access to your AI recipe generator. No app store required. Follow the steps below for your device.

One-tap launch
Open Smart Chef instantly from your home screen.
Native-app feel
Runs full screen with no browser address bar.
Lightweight
Installs in seconds — no app store download.

Install on Android

Use Google Chrome on Android — it has built-in support for installing web apps.

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    Open in Google Chrome

    Launch Google Chrome on your Android phone and visit www.smartcheff.com.

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    Tap the three-dot menu

    Tap the ⋮ menu in the top-right corner, then choose 'Add to Home Screen' (or 'Install app').

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    Confirm and launch

    Tap 'Add' to confirm. The Smart Chef icon appears on your home screen — tap it to open the app.

Install on iPhone & iPad

On iOS, you must use Safari to add Smart Chef to your home screen — Chrome and other browsers don't support this on iPhone.

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    Open in Safari

    Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and visit www.smartcheff.com. (Add to Home Screen only works in Safari, not Chrome on iOS.)

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    Tap the Share button

    Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen (a square with an arrow pointing up). Scroll the list and tap 'Add to Home Screen'.

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    Tap 'Add'

    Edit the name if you'd like, then tap 'Add' in the top-right. The Smart Chef icon appears on your home screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart Chef a real app?

Smart Chef is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Once added to your home screen it launches full screen, opens instantly, and behaves like a native app — without the App Store or Play Store.

Does it work offline?

Smart Chef needs an internet connection to generate new recipes, but previously viewed pages load quickly thanks to smart caching.

Can I install it from Chrome on iPhone?

No. Apple only allows Add to Home Screen from Safari on iOS. On Android, Chrome works (and so do Edge, Brave, and Samsung Internet).

How do I remove the app?

Long-press the Smart Chef icon on your home screen and tap 'Remove' (iOS) or 'Uninstall' (Android), just like any other app.

Will I get updates automatically?

Yes. Smart Chef updates itself in the background every time you open it — no manual updates needed.

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