What To Watch Next? - Support
Getting Started
Adding Shows to Your Library
1. Tap the + button in the top-right corner of the main screen
2. Type the name of the TV show you want to track, or tap the microphone button to search by voice NEW
3. Select the show from the search results
4. The show will automatically be added to your library and organized by status
π€ Voice Search NEW
You can now search for TV shows hands-free! Simply tap the microphone icon next to the search field and speak the name of the show you're looking for. The app will transcribe your speech in real-time and display matching results.
β’ Tap the microphone button to start voice search
β’ Speak clearly with the show's name
β’ See results appear as you speak
β’ Tap the microphone again (when red) to stop recording
Understanding Show Categories
Your shows are automatically organized into three sections:
β’ In Current Season β Shows actively airing new episodes
β’ Awaiting New Season β Shows between seasons with no upcoming episode scheduled
β’ Ended β Shows that have concluded and won't return
Viewing Show Details
Tap any show in your library to see:
β’ Episode air dates (next and last aired)
β’ Full cast information
β’ Season-by-season episode guides
β’ Show overview and description
β’ Status and genre information
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Features
Episode Tracking
β’ Next Episode: See exactly when the next episode airs, including season/episode number and date
β’ Last Episode: View the most recent episode that aired
β’ Automatic Updates: Show information refreshes automatically to keep air dates current
Voice Search NEW
Search for TV shows using your voice instead of typing:
1. Tap the + button to open search
2. Tap the microphone icon next to the search field
3. Grant microphone and speech recognition permissions (first time only)
4. Speak the name of the show you want to find
5. Search results will appear automatically as you speak
6. Tap the microphone again to stop recording
π’ Text-to-Speech Accessibility NEW
The app now supports text-to-speech for improved accessibility. Long-press on any text content to have it read aloud:
β’ Show List: Long-press any show to hear its name and episode information
β’ Search Results: Long-press a search result to hear the show name and year
β’ Show Details: Long-press the synopsis/overview to hear the full description
β’ Cast Members: Long-press any cast member to hear their name and role
β’ Episodes: Long-press an episode to hear the episode number, title, air date, and description
How to use:
1. Touch and hold (long-press) on any text element for half a second
2. The text will briefly highlight in blue
3. The app will read the content aloud
4. To stop playback, long-press again while speech is active
Manual Refresh
If you notice any outdated information:
1. Tap the π Refresh button in the top-left corner of the main screen
2. The app will update all shows in your library with the latest data
3. Wait a few seconds for the refresh to complete
iCloud Sync
Your show library automatically syncs across all your devices using iCloud, so you can add shows on your iPhone and see them on your iPad.
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Troubleshooting
Voice search isn't working NEW
Problem: The microphone button doesn't respond or you see a permissions error.
Solution:
β’ Go to Settings β Privacy & Security β Microphone, and enable access for "What To Watch Next?"
β’ Go to Settings β Privacy & Security β Speech Recognition, and enable access for "What To Watch Next?"
β’ Make sure you're in a quiet environment for better voice recognition
β’ Speak clearly and at a normal pace
β’ If the microphone button appears stuck (red), tap it again to reset
Text-to-speech isn't reading content NEW
Problem: Nothing happens when you long-press on text.
Solution:
β’ Make sure you're holding for at least half a second (not just a quick tap)
β’ Check that your device volume is turned up
β’ If speech is already playing from a previous selection, long-press again to stop it, then try again
β’ Restart the app if the feature becomes unresponsive
Show information isn't displaying correctly
Problem: Season or episode numbers appear incorrect, or "S0" is showing instead of the actual season.
Solution:
β’ Tap the π Refresh button in the top-left corner to update all shows
β’ The app will automatically detect and fix shows with incorrect season data
β’ For individual shows, you can remove and re-add them to force a fresh data fetch
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A show is missing or won't appear in search
Problem: You can't find a specific show when searching.
Solution:
β’ Check your spelling β try searching with just part of the title
β’ Try using voice search for more natural input
β’ Some regional or very new shows may not be available in the database yet
β’ Try searching by the show's original title if it was produced in another country
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Air dates seem wrong or outdated
Problem: Episode air dates don't match what you see online.
Solution:
β’ Use the π Refresh button to update all show data
β’ Network schedule changes can occur β the app pulls from a central database that updates regularly
β’ Some shows may have region-specific air dates
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My shows aren't syncing across devices
Problem: Shows added on one device don't appear on another.
Solution:
β’ Make sure you're signed into the same iCloud account on all devices
β’ Check that iCloud Drive is enabled in Settings β [Your Name] β iCloud
β’ Force-quit and relaunch the app on both devices
β’ Give iCloud a few minutes to sync changes
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The app is running slowly or freezing
Problem: The app feels sluggish or unresponsive.
Solution:
β’ Force-quit the app and relaunch it
β’ If you have a very large library (100+ shows), consider removing shows you're no longer watching
β’ Make sure you're running the latest version of iOS
β’ Try restarting your device
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How do I remove a show from my library?
Problem: You want to stop tracking a show.
Solution:
β’ Swipe left on any show in your library
β’ Tap the delete button that appears
β’ The show will be removed from all your synced devices
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Data & Privacy
What data does the app collect?
What To Watch Next? respects your privacy:
β’ Your show library is stored locally on your device and in your personal iCloud account
β’ We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers
β’ Show data is fetched from public TV databases (TMDb API) to provide air dates and details
β’ No account creation or email address is required
β’ Voice search audio is processed by Apple's on-device speech recognition β no audio is sent to our servers
β’ Text-to-speech uses Apple's built-in accessibility features β all processing happens on your device
Third-Party Data
The app uses The Movie Database (TMDb) API to retrieve TV show information. When you search for or refresh shows, the app contacts TMDb's servers to get the latest data. TMDb's privacy policy is available at: themoviedb.org/privacy-policy
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Tips & Best Practices
β Use the refresh feature if you notice any shows with "S0" or incorrect season numbers
β Keep your library current by removing shows you're no longer watching
β Check the "Awaiting New Season" section for shows between seasons
β Browse the detail page to explore cast info and past episodes
β Use voice search when your hands are busy or for faster input NEW
β Enable text-to-speech for a hands-free browsing experience NEW
β Long-press on episode descriptions to have them read while multitasking NEW
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Accessibility Features NEW
What To Watch Next? is committed to being accessible to all users. The app now includes enhanced accessibility features:
Voice Search
β’ Hands-free show searching using your voice
β’ Real-time transcription as you speak
β’ Perfect for users who prefer voice input or have difficulty typing
Text-to-Speech
β’ Long-press any text to have it read aloud
β’ Available throughout the app: show lists, search results, descriptions, cast info, and episodes
β’ Great for users with visual impairments or those who prefer audio content
β’ Allows for multitasking while browsing your show library
VoiceOver Compatibility
The app is also compatible with iOS VoiceOver for full screen reader support.
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Still Need Help?
If you're experiencing issues not covered here, please contact us:
Email: justAnotheriOSDev@gmail.com
Subject: "What To Watch Next Support"
Please include:
β’ Your device model (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro)
β’ iOS version
β’ A description of the issue
β’ Screenshots if applicable
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Acknowledgments
This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb.
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Version: 1.0
Last Updated: May 2026