How to Add Your First Media Item

Complete step-by-step guide to adding movies and TV shows to your collection, with detailed explanations and iPhone screenshots to help you get started.

Pro Tip: Adding media items is quick and easy! Use our smart autocomplete feature to find titles instantly, or add custom entries for rare or independent content.
Quick Add

Use autocomplete to add popular titles in seconds

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Mobile Optimized

Perfect experience on iPhone and all devices

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Smart Features

Auto-fill details, ratings, and recommendations

Tutorial Progress 5 simple steps
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Navigate to Add Media

Access the media creation form from your dashboard or menu

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Bank of Dave 2

Film
★★★☆☆
👤 Nigel Kent 👁 20-02-25
NETFLIX

Bank of Dave

Film
★★★☆☆
👤 Nigel Kent 👁 04-02-23
NETFLIX

The Chelsea Detective

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★★★☆☆
👤 Nigel Kent 👁 28-01-25
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🎯 Finding the Purple Plus Button

📱 On Your Collection Page

The purple + button appears on your main collection page where you can see all your tracked media. It's located in the bottom-right corner for easy access while browsing.

👆 Quick & Easy Access

Simply tap the purple + button to instantly open the "Add Media Item" form. The button is always visible while scrolling through your collection.

🔍 Alternative Access

You can also access the add form through the main navigation menu or dashboard. The purple + button is just the fastest way to get there.

💡 Pro Tip

The purple + button is designed to be thumb-friendly on mobile devices. It's positioned exactly where your thumb naturally rests when holding your phone!

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Use Smart Search & Autocomplete

Let our intelligent search find and auto-fill your media details

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EXISTING ITEMS

Breaking Bad

Series 1
Series • Netflix • Crime, Drama, Thriller
• Auto-fills: Type, Channel, Genres

Breaking Bad

Series 2
Series • Netflix • Crime, Drama, Thriller
• Auto-fills: Type, Channel, Genres
🔍 Intelligent Autocomplete System

✨ Smart Suggestions

Just type "Break" and instantly see "Breaking Bad" suggestions! Our system recognizes partial titles and shows matching content from your existing collection.

🎯 Auto-Fill Everything

Select any suggestion and watch the magic happen! Type, Channel, Genres are automatically filled based on your previous entries for that series.

� Series Management

For TV series, you'll see different seasons/series as separate options. Perfect for tracking your progress through multi-season shows!

How It Works
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Start Typing

Type any part of the title in the search field

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Browse Suggestions

See matching titles from your existing collection

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Select & Auto-Fill

Tap "Select" to auto-fill form fields instantly

💡 Pro Tip

The autocomplete learns from your collection! The more you add, the smarter the suggestions become for similar content and channels you prefer.

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Fill Out the Add Media Form

Complete the form with title, type, genres, and other details

Add Media Item
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Adventure
Biography
Comedy
Crime
Documentary
Drama
Fantasy
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📝 Form Field Guide

Title Field

Enter the name of the movie or TV show. This is the only required field.

Type & Channel

Select the media type (Movie, TV Series, Documentary, etc.) and the channel or platform where you watched it.

Genres

Select up to 5 genres that best describe the content. This helps with recommendations and filtering.

Review & Rating

Write your thoughts and rate from 1-5 stars. Both are optional but help with personal tracking and recommendations.

Series Details

For TV shows: specify series number and episode count. Useful for tracking multi-season content.

Available Date

Set future release dates for upcoming content or leave blank for currently available items.

Optional Fields: All fields except the title are optional! You can add a basic entry now and come back to add ratings and notes later.
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Complete Additional Details & Save

Add reviews, ratings, series info and save to your collection

Add Media Item
Leave blank if not yet watched. Use this when adding items from a handwritten log.
Set a future date for "Coming Soon" items, or leave blank for currently available content.
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📝 Additional Form Fields

✍️ Review Section

Write your thoughts about the movie or show. This is completely optional but helps you remember what you liked or didn't like about it.

⭐ Star Rating

Rate from 1-5 stars. Tap the stars to select your rating. This helps with recommendations and tracking your favorites.

� Date Watched

Enter when you watched it. Useful if you're adding items from a handwritten log or want to track viewing history accurately.

📺 Series Information

For TV shows, add series number and episode count. Helps organize multi-season content and track your progress through long series.

What Happens Next?
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    Added to Your Library
    The item appears in your personal media collection
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    Recommendations Updated
    Our algorithm learns your preferences for better suggestions
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    Friends Can See (If Public)
    Your activity may appear in friends' feeds based on privacy settings
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    Statistics Updated
    Your viewing stats and progress tracking are automatically updated
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Save & Manage Your Collection

Complete the process and explore your saved media

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Save & Manage Your Collection

Complete the process and explore your saved media

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💾 Saving Your Media

✅ Save to Collection

Click "Save to My Collection" to add the item to your personal library. You'll see a confirmation message when it's saved successfully.

🔄 Quick Actions

After saving, you can quickly add another item or view your collection to see all your tracked media in one place.

🎉 What Happens Next

🔗 Share with Friends

Use the share button to let friends know what you're watching. They can see your rating and notes (if you made them public).

➕ Keep Adding

Use "Add Another" to quickly add more items to your collection. The form will reset and you can start typing a new title immediately.

🚀 Advanced Features
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Bulk Import

Import your existing collection from other platforms like IMDb, Letterboxd, or CSV files.

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Mobile App

Download our mobile app for even faster media tracking on the go with barcode scanning.

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Watchlists

Create custom watchlists and share them with friends. Perfect for movie nights and binge planning.

🛠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues

Can't Find a Title?

Try different search terms, check spelling, or add the year. For very obscure titles, you can add them manually using the "Custom Entry" option.

Form Not Saving?

Check your internet connection and try again. If the issue persists, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.

Wrong Information Auto-Filled?

You can edit any auto-filled information before saving. Click on any field to make changes or corrections.

🎉 Ready to Start Your Collection?

You now know everything you need to add media items like a pro! Start building your personal entertainment library today.

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