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How do I create an account?

CineMatch offers three ways to sign in:

• Apple Sign In — The fastest option. Tap "Sign in with Apple" and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
• Email — Create an account with your email address and a password.
• Guest Mode — Start exploring immediately without creating an account. You can sign up later to sync your data across devices.

Navigating the app

CineMatch has four main tabs at the bottom of the screen:

• Search — Find movies and TV shows by title, with advanced filters for genre, year, and more.
• Discovery — Browse trending and popular content, get personalized recommendations, and explore mood-based suggestions.
• Watchlist — Your personal library of saved movies and shows, organized by status and collections.
• Profile — Manage your account, preferences, subscription, and app settings.

Adding your first content

There are several ways to start building your watchlist:

1. Search for a movie or show using the Search tab.
2. Tap on any title to open its detail page.
3. Tap the Add to Watchlist button to save it.

You can also add content directly from the Discovery feed, recommendation cards, or the AI Concierge.

How do I add content to my watchlist?

Tap on any movie or TV show to open its detail sheet, then tap Add to Watchlist. You can also swipe on recommendation cards or use the AI Concierge to add suggestions directly.

Status tracking

Every item in your watchlist has a status you can update at any time:

• Plan to Watch — Saved for later.
• Watching — Currently in progress.
• Completed — Finished watching.
• Dropped — Decided not to continue.
• On Hold — Paused for now.

Episode tracking for TV shows

For TV shows, CineMatch lets you track individual episodes. Open a show from your watchlist, navigate to its seasons, and mark episodes as watched. Your progress is synced and reflected in your watchlist status automatically.

Collections & folders

Organize your watchlist by creating custom collections. Group movies and shows by theme, mood, genre, or however you like. Free users can create up to 2 collections; Premium users get unlimited collections.

Sharing your watchlist

Share your watchlist or individual collections with friends using the system share sheet. Tap the share icon on your watchlist or a collection to send a link.

How personalized recommendations work

CineMatch uses a hybrid recommendation engine that combines multiple approaches to find content you will love:

• Content-based filtering — Matches your genre preferences, favorite actors, and viewing patterns.
• Collaborative filtering — Finds users with similar taste and recommends what they enjoyed.
• AI enhancement — Uses artificial intelligence to re-rank and refine suggestions based on your full profile.

The more you rate and react, the better your recommendations become.

AI Concierge

The AI Concierge is your conversational recommendation assistant. Describe what you are in the mood for in natural language — like "a dark thriller from the 2010s" or "something funny to watch with my family" — and get tailored suggestions instantly.

Mood-based filtering

Not sure what to watch? Use mood filters on the Discovery tab to browse content by vibe — whether you want something exciting, relaxing, thought-provoking, or lighthearted.

"Ask AI" natural language search

Tap the Ask AI button on the Discovery tab to describe what you want in plain English. The AI extracts your intent, searches across 500+ candidates, and returns personalized results ranked by your taste profile.

Improving your recommendations

React to recommendations to train the engine:

• Love and Like — Signals you want more content like this.
• Dislike and Hate — Removes the item and tells the engine to avoid similar content.

Rating content in your watchlist also feeds into your taste profile for better future suggestions.

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