Field guide

How to use Grounded-USA

Capture a short site walkthrough, let AI draft the daily log, review the fields, and save. Your record can sync to the matching Grounded project.

1. Sign in

Open Sign in with Google, email code, or SMS-use the same account you use in Grounded so your projects and client name show up correctly.

After sign-in you will see Daily logs, History, and Help in the top navigation. Signed-out visitors only see Home, Help, and Sign in.

Capture a walkthrough video

  1. Open Daily logs and choose your Grounded project.
  2. Jobsite weather fills automatically when a project is selected (you can refresh it).
  3. Choose a saved video or record a short walkthrough on site.
  4. Say the project name, date, weather, and who is recording, then walk slowly through active work areas.
  5. Add optional photos or a voice note if they help the record.

Run the AI draft

Tap Start AI draft. Grounded turns the walkthrough into a structured daily log-work performed, crews, weather, and safety notes when the video supports them.

When processing finishes, review the filled fields. Correct anything that looks off before you save.

Review and save

  1. Step through the form sections and complete any required fields marked with *.
  2. On the last step, tap Save Daily Log.
  3. If Grounded sync is set up for your login, the log is sent to the project you selected-including the walkthrough video when upload succeeded.

Tips for a better draft

  • Keep the walkthrough continuous when you can-one clip is easier than many short ones.
  • Pause a few seconds on important details (completed work, issues, deliveries).
  • Name subcontractors, headcount, and equipment out loud as you film.
  • Use Wi‑Fi for large videos when the site network is slow.

Need more detail?

See How video works for a simple overview of what happens after you film. Ready to capture? Start a daily log.