# 🛒 How to Set Up Auto-Buy on iPhone or Android

> Pick a target price and let ShopSavvy buy the product when it drops — no Desktop app required.

*Published: 2026-05-06 | Updated: 2026-05-06 | Source: https://shopsavvy.com/help/how-to-set-up-auto-buy-on-mobile*

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Auto-Buy is available on iPhone and Android, not just on the Desktop app. From any watched product's settings, you can name a target price and ShopSavvy will purchase the moment a participating retailer drops to that price or below.

## Before You Start

- The product must have at least one offer from a Universal Checkout (UCP) retailer — most major US retailers support it.
- You need a wallet configured in ShopSavvy: a saved payment method and shipping address. Set this up in **Settings → Wallet** before turning on Auto-Buy.
- You'll be asked to confirm you understand that real money is being charged.

## How to Turn It On

1. Open the watched product. Tap the gear icon to open the settings sheet.
2. Scroll to the **Auto-Buy** section.
3. Toggle **Auto-Buy** on. If you don't have a wallet set up, you'll be prompted to add one first.
4. Enter a **target price** — the highest price you'd be willing to pay.
5. Pick which retailers Auto-Buy can use. If only one UCP retailer carries the product, this is auto-selected.
6. Pick your shipping preference: **default**, **fastest**, or **cheapest**.
7. Confirm. The toggle stays on and the price threshold sticks.

## What Happens Next

ShopSavvy keeps watching the product 24/7 — even when the app is closed. When a retailer's price drops to or below your target, the app places the order using your wallet. You get a push notification immediately, plus an email confirmation. On iPhone with iOS 16.1+, a Live Activity shows the purchase happening in real time.

## Tips

- Auto-Buy charges a $2.00 non-refundable service fee per successful purchase — it's billed alongside the order.
- A target that's too aggressive may never trigger. Glance at the all-time low on the price chart and pick a target near that.
- You can pause or change the target any time from the same settings sheet without losing your other watch settings.
- Auto-Buy respects your retailer preferences — if you've excluded a retailer, Auto-Buy will skip it too.

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