How Mabel works

Mabel ends the nightly "what should we watch?" standoff. Tell her who's on the couch and she finds one thing everyone will actually agree on, age-appropriate, on the services you already have, with a reason you'll all enjoy it. Here's how to use her.

Add your householdEveryone who watches, with ages, so picks stay appropriate for whoever's in the room.

Rate a few favoritesA handful of swipes per person and Mabel learns each person's taste.

Ask, then watchPick who's watching, tell Mabel the vibe, and get one great pick with where to watch it.

How to ask Mabel

Type the vibe, the mood, the occasion, or even a specific title. Mabel does the rest. Try things like:

Family movie night, nothing scarySomething funny for me and my wifeA cozy series to fall asleep toEdge-of-your-seat thrillerA feel-good movie for the whole familyWhere can I watch Ted Lasso?

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What makes a Mabel pick

👨‍👩‍👧 Everyone agreesShe blends the whole couch's ages and tastes into one pick, instead of a list nobody can choose from.

🧸 Age-appropriateWith kids watching, picks are gated to the youngest viewer's age, automatically.

📺 On your servicesShe prefers titles you can actually stream and always shows where to watch.

💬 With a reasonEvery pick comes with a one-line why, so you know it fits before you press play.

Questions

Is Mabel free?

Yes, completely free. Sign in with Google and start getting picks. No card, no trial.

How does it keep picks kid-appropriate?

You add each person with their age. When kids are watching, Mabel only suggests titles rated appropriately for the youngest viewer. You can also set a PIN so kids can't change settings.

Will it only suggest stuff I can actually watch?

Mabel prefers titles on the streaming services you tell it you have, and every pick shows where to watch it in the US so you're not chasing dead links.

How does it know what we like?

A few quick swipes per person teach Mabel each person's taste, and your thumbs up/down on picks sharpen it over time. The more you use it, the better it gets.

Can the whole family use one account?

Yes. One household holds everyone, you, a partner, the kids. You choose who's on the couch for each pick, and Mabel finds something that works for that exact group.