Sending Photos via MMS
Take photos of each room and send them as picture messages. They attach to your task automatically.
Sending Photos via MMS
Photos are proof of work — they protect you and reassure the host. Vanio makes sending them as simple as a regular text. No app download, no logins, no uploads.
How to send photos
From the Vanio SMS thread on your phone:
- Open the thread like any other text conversation
- Tap the camera or photo icon
- Take a new photo or pick from your gallery
- Hit send
That's it. You can attach up to 10 photos per message. Vanio automatically files them on the right task — you don't need to label anything.
What photos to send
Most hosts set up checklists that tell you exactly what to shoot. Common shots:
- Made beds (one per bedroom)
- Bathrooms after cleaning (toilet, shower, sink)
- Kitchen sparkle shot (sink and counters)
- Final living room view
- Trash taken out
- Any damage or issues you spotted
If a step in the checklist requires a photo and you haven't sent one, Vanio asks for it before you can mark the task complete.
Photo quality tips
- Turn on the lights before shooting
- Hold the phone steady — blurry photos sometimes fail review
- Shoot from the doorway so the whole room is in frame
- For damage, get a wide shot + a close-up
- Don't use filters — the host needs to see real colors
What the host sees
Every photo lands on the reservation timeline, timestamped and in order. The host can pinch to zoom, download, and reference them later if a guest complains or a damage claim comes up. Your photos are your defense — thorough photographers get more work and better ratings.
Privacy
Photos you send to Vanio are only visible to the host and (if needed) the guest-facing complaint flow. They're not shared publicly, not used for marketing, and you can request deletion from any task by replying delete photo.
Common questions
Do I have to use MMS? No — you can also upload photos in the Vanio app. MMS is just the fastest if you don't want to download anything.
What if my carrier doesn't support MMS? Use the app or reply with a link from a photo sharing service.
Is there a file size limit? Standard MMS limits apply (around 1MB per image). Vanio compresses automatically on its side.
Great photos = fast pay + more job offers. Make them part of your routine.
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