Smart Search is an AI-powered discovery tool that acts like a "teacher in your pocket." Instead of users scrolling through endless categories, they can simply describe how they feel or what they need in natural language—like "I have 10 minutes to unwind before bed"—to receive immediate, relevant recommendations.
Why Enable Smart Search?
Faster Starts: Users get a short list of spot-on options (up to 5), reducing "scroll fatigue."
Higher Engagement: Matching content to a user’s immediate mood drives more session completions.
Foundational Tech: This feature serves as the base for future AI tools like custom meditations and AI-generated playlists.
1. Setting Up in the Partner Portal
You can manage and test this feature in your portal right now before it goes live for your users.
Portal Path: Features → AI → AI Search
Audit Your Data: Review the default system instructions we’ve tuned to your specific brand voice and content.
Preset Prompt Tiles: Set 3–5 "Suggested Prompts" that reflect how your audience speaks (e.g., "Help me wind down" or "Quick energy boost"). Empty slots are automatically hidden.
Audience Control: Choose whether you want this feature available for Paid Users Only or for your Entire Community.
The "Try Search AI" Button: Use the Try Search AI button in the top right corner to chat with your AI. This allows you to test the search and ensure the responses align with your brand before going live.
Go Live: Once you are happy with the setup, email partner@breakthroughapps.io and our team will officially flip the switch to enable it for your users!
2. Once Smart Search is toggled to Active and your content is indexed, it can be displayed in several ways:
Home Screen (Automatic): A floating AI bubble entry point will appear automatically. Tapping this opens a chat-style search screen.
Note: The bubble only appears once your content has been fully indexed and Smart Search is enabled.
Home & Explore Screens (Manual Widget Setup): To maximize discovery, you can add a dedicated Smart Search widget to your Home or Explore screens. On the Explore screen, this adds an "AI results" toggle alongside your standard filters (Classes, Courses, etc.).
Home Portal Path:
Setup & Customization → Widget Manager → Home Screen → Smart SearchExplore Portal Path:
Setup & Customization → Widget Manager → Explore Screen → Smart Search
3. How Indexing Works
To provide accurate results, the AI "indexes" your content by transcribing your videos and audio and scanning titles and descriptions.
Initial Setup: The Breakthrough team manages the first round of indexing once your content is loaded.
Content Updates: New content is added to the AI library on a regular cadence.
4. Why Tagging (and Time Tags) Matter for Smart Search
The AI uses your video transcripts, titles, and descriptions to understand meaning — but it does not automatically read the actual duration of your videos. That means duration-based requests (like "give me a 10-minute class") rely entirely on your time tags.
If duration isn't tagged, the AI can't match it. Without time tags like "5 minutes," "10 minutes," or "30 minutes," the AI may return a 45-minute class when a user asks for a quick stretch.
The same principle applies more broadly — well-organized, properly applied tags significantly improve match quality across all Smart Search queries.
For a full walkthrough of how to set up and apply tags, see our article on tagging here.
Best Practices & Examples
Successful partners use conversational prompts to guide users.
Avoid Technical Titles: Instead of "Level 1 Yoga," try "I'm a total beginner."
Target Pain Points: Use prompts like "Gentle flow for sore shoulders" or "I'm feeling anxious."
Tag Your Content — at minimum, tag for duration, difficulty, and focus area to give the AI everything it needs.
Safety Note
Built-in Safety: Every search includes a disclaimer: "Wellness guidance only; not medical advice."