diff --git a/application/add_meal/templates/scan_barcode.html b/application/add_meal/templates/scan_barcode.html
index 7909fca..1169b99 100644
--- a/application/add_meal/templates/scan_barcode.html
+++ b/application/add_meal/templates/scan_barcode.html
@@ -14,6 +14,12 @@
             muted></video>
     </div>
 
+    <!-- Start/Stop buttons -->
+    <div class="d-flex justify-content-center gap-3 mb-4">
+        <button id="startButton" class="btn btn-primary px-4">Start Scanning</button>
+        <button id="stopButton" class="btn btn-danger px-4">Stop</button>
+    </div>
+
     <!-- Search box and suggestions -->
     <div class="d-flex justify-content-center mt-4">
         <div class="w-100 position-relative" style="max-width: 500px;">