During the holidays, everyone has their own idea of the perfect seasonal movie, leading to power struggles over the remote control. With a plethora of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Prime, Tubi, Pluto, and Max, the entertainment landscape appears to be a utopia of options. However, this can quickly become a battleground when household members don't agree on what to watch. While people can individually binge on shows about affluent Manhattanites or animated puppies enforcing the law, there's a unique joy in deciding together what to watch as a group. Social platforms like Letterboxd, recommendation articles, and Reddit can provide suggestions, but they often fall short when trying to satisfy multiple preferences and quickly become outdated regarding what's available on which service and for how long. Check out: Can't Find Anything Good on Netflix?Try the Secret Menu for More Movies and Shows Pix steps in as an AI companion designed to recommend entertainment options—including TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts—to help ease the household tension over what to watch. While Pix might not stop debates about whether to choose Star Trek’s Mr. Spock over Star Wars’ Han Solo, it aims to create harmonious compromises. How Pix Helps Decide What to Watch Pix blends data from custom-built databases with personal recommendations from Likewise app users.

This app, built by former Microsoft employees and backed by Bill Gates, provides viewing suggestions and locates where you can watch them. The Likewise website offers searches, but texting Pix at 550550 brings a more interactive experience. Pix can also be accessed via email (pix@likewise. com), the Likewise website, or the app. It replies conversationally and recommends a variety of films and TV shows, potentially resolving disputes over viewing choices with customized suggestions. I tested the tool with a fictional scenario involving a disagreement with my spouse. Pix jumped through figurative hoops to find suitable viewing options to restore domestic peace. It suggested both recent and classic titles and, when I expressed dissatisfaction, it promptly generated more options. When I pressed for specific Modern Family episodes to improve the mood, Pix obliged with some fitting suggestions. Pix is free to use, and Likewise seems to maintain an up-to-date database. This makes it much easier to find where recommended shows and movies are streaming, especially when time is limited.