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Beta 500 User Manual

Program: Beta 500 - AI-Powered Features Closed Beta Credits Per User: 5,000 AI credits Program Duration: 90 days Status: Active Last Updated: 2026-02-12


Welcome to Beta 500

Thank you for joining the Bayit+ Beta 500 program! You are one of 500 exclusive users selected to test our cutting-edge AI features powered by Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, and ElevenLabs.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know as a beta tester.


Table of Contents

  1. Program Overview
  2. Getting Started
  3. Credit System
  4. AI Features to Test
  5. Features Not Available
  6. Testing Guidelines
  7. Acquiring More Credits
  8. Troubleshooting
  9. Privacy & Data
  10. Feedback & Support

Program Overview

What is Beta 500?

Beta 500 is a closed beta program limited to 500 users who receive exclusive early access to Bayit+'s AI-powered features. Your participation helps us refine these features before public launch.

Program Details

DetailValue
Total Beta Slots500 users
Credits Per User5,000 AI credits
Program Duration90 days from enrollment
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, tvOS (Apple TV)
AI ProvidersAnthropic Claude, OpenAI, ElevenLabs

What You're Testing

Your feedback directly shapes these AI features:

  1. AI Search - Natural language content discovery
  2. AI Recommendations - Personalized content suggestions
  3. Live Dubbing - Real-time audio translation
  4. Auto Catch-Up - AI-generated summaries of missed content
  5. Phonetic Mirror - Hebrew pronunciation practice with scoring
  6. Talk Back - Voice-response Hebrew learning
  7. Star in Story - AI-generated personalized story episodes
  8. Interactive Missions - Voice-first branching adventure games
  9. Chameleon Avatar - Style-transfer avatar into show art styles
  10. Grandparent Bridge - AI news clip generation for family sharing
  11. Interactive Subtitles - Nikud, Shoresh, Heblish, Grammar Flip, Slang Synthesis, Engrew overlays
  12. Bilingual Dubbing - Side-by-side Hebrew/English audio
  13. Comprehension Quizzes - AI-generated understanding checks
  14. Cultural Context - Real-time cultural reference detection
  15. Zeh Ani (It's Me) - 3D avatar mesh, Voice-to-Voice, Magic Mirror, Hebrew Key scene triggers, Highlight Reels, Live Avatar Overlay

Your Responsibilities as a Beta Tester

  • Use AI features regularly across different platforms
  • Report bugs, errors, and unexpected behavior
  • Provide feedback on feature quality and usefulness
  • Complete periodic feedback surveys
  • Respect the beta NDA (no public screenshots of unreleased features)

Getting Started

How to Join

Automatic Enrollment via OAuth:

  1. Receive beta invitation email from beta@bayitplus.com
  2. Click the invitation link
  3. Sign up or log in with Google OAuth at https://bayitplus.com
  4. Your account is automatically enrolled with 5,000 credits
  5. Start using AI features immediately

Verifying Your Beta Status

Web App: Navigate to Settings (gear icon) > Beta Program

  • Status: "Beta 500 - Active"
  • Credits: "5,000 AI Credits"
  • Expiration: Your 90-day end date

Mobile App (iOS/Android): Profile tab > Settings > Beta Program

tvOS (Apple TV): Settings > Account > Beta Program Status

Your Credit Balance

Your credit balance is always visible:

PlatformLocation
WebTop navigation bar - credit icon with number
iOS/AndroidProfile tab - credit badge
tvOSMain menu - "AI Credits: X,XXX"

Credit System

How Credits Work

Credits are your AI currency. Each AI action consumes credits based on its computational cost and complexity.

Credit Allocation

MetricValue
Initial Allocation5,000 credits
Refill ScheduleOne-time grant (see "Acquiring More Credits")
ExpirationCredits do not expire during beta period
TransferabilityNon-transferable between accounts

Credit Costs by Feature

FeatureCostUnit
AI Search10 creditsPer search query
AI Recommendations5 creditsPer request
Live Dubbing1 creditPer second
Auto Catch-Up15 creditsPer summary
Phonetic Mirror3 creditsPer attempt
Talk Back5 creditsPer response
Star Story Episode75 creditsPer episode
Star Story Avatar10 creditsPer avatar
Interactive Mission100 creditsPer mission
Video Selfie Avatar15 creditsPer avatar
Voice Clone (Child)10 creditsPer clone
Family Snap5 creditsPer snap
Chameleon Style Transfer20 creditsPer transfer
Grandparent Bridge News Clip50 creditsPer clip
Bilingual Dubbing Session10 creditsPer session start
Bilingual Translation3 creditsPer segment
Comprehension Question1 creditPer question
Cultural Detection5 creditsPer detection
Interactive Subtitle15 creditsPer generation
Phrase Breakdown5 creditsPer request
Chat Translation3 creditsPer message
Chapter Generation10 creditsPer generation
Zine Generation15 creditsPer zine
Zeh Ani: 3D Mesh50 creditsPer mesh
Zeh Ani: V2V Transform8 creditsPer transform
Zeh Ani: Magic Mirror5 creditsPer greeting
Zeh Ani: Live Layer2 creditsPer interaction
Zeh Ani: Highlight Reel20 creditsPer reel
Zeh Ani: Lip-Sync3 creditsPer sync

Usage Examples

Light User (30 days):

2 AI searches/day = 20 credits
1 recommendation/day = 5 credits
10 min dubbing/day = 600 credits
Daily total: ~625 credits

30-day total: ~18,750 credits (exceeds allocation)
Recommendation: Use dubbing sparingly

Moderate User (30 days):

1 AI search/day = 10 credits
1 recommendation every 2 days = 2.5 credits
5 min dubbing/day = 300 credits
Daily total: ~312 credits

30-day total: ~9,375 credits (use allocation wisely)

Conservative User (90 days):

1 AI search every 2 days = 5 credits
1 recommendation every 3 days = 1.7 credits
2 min dubbing/day = 120 credits
1 catch-up/week = 2.1 credits
Daily total: ~129 credits

90-day total: ~11,600 credits (may need top-up)

Balance Thresholds & Warnings

ThresholdCredits RemainingVisual IndicatorAction
Healthy> 500Green badgeNone needed
Low100-500Amber/Yellow badgeConsider conserving
Critical< 100Red badgeImmediate attention
Depleted0Gray badgeAI features disabled

What Happens at Zero Credits

When credits are depleted:

  • AI features show "Insufficient Credits" message
  • AI Search falls back to regular keyword search
  • AI Recommendations switch to algorithmic (non-AI) suggestions
  • Live Dubbing unavailable
  • Auto Catch-Up unavailable
  • All non-AI features continue working normally

AI Features to Test

What It Does: Search the Bayit+ content library using natural language instead of rigid keywords.

Cost: 10 credits per search

How to Use:

Web:

  1. Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) or click search icon
  2. Toggle "AI Search" on
  3. Type your query naturally
  4. Press Enter to search

Mobile (iOS/Android):

  1. Tap Search tab
  2. Enable "AI Search" toggle
  3. Type or speak your query
  4. View AI-powered results

tvOS:

  1. Navigate to Search using Siri Remote
  2. Select "AI Search" option
  3. Use dictation or on-screen keyboard
  4. Browse results

Example Queries:

Query TypeExample
Mood-based"Something relaxing to watch before bed"
Contextual"Family movies for Shabbat evening"
Comparative"Shows like Shtisel but lighter"
Specific"Israeli comedy movies from 2020-2025"
Thematic"Documentaries about Jewish immigration"

What to Test:

  • Query accuracy and relevance
  • Response time (should be 2-5 seconds)
  • Result diversity
  • Multi-language queries (10 supported languages)
  • Edge cases (vague queries, typos, mixed languages)

2. AI Recommendations

What It Does: Generates personalized content suggestions based on your viewing history, preferences, time of day, and cultural context.

Cost: 5 credits per request

How to Use:

Web:

  1. Navigate to Home
  2. Find "AI Picks for You" section
  3. Click "Get New Recommendations"

Mobile:

  1. Home tab > "AI Picks for You"
  2. Pull down to refresh recommendations

tvOS:

  1. Navigate to "For You" row on Home
  2. Select "Refresh AI Picks"

Personalization Factors:

FactorDescription
Viewing HistoryLast 30 days of watched content
Time of DayMorning, afternoon, evening preferences
Day of WeekWeekday vs. weekend content
Cultural EventsJewish holidays, Israeli events
Explicit PreferencesSettings > Preferences selections
Mood ContextDetected from recent activity patterns

Context Modes:

ModeWhen ActiveContent Type
Morning6:00 AM - 12:00 PMNews, educational, light
Afternoon12:00 PM - 6:00 PMVaried, documentaries
Evening6:00 PM - 11:00 PMEntertainment, movies
Late Night11:00 PM - 6:00 AMRelaxing, shorter content
WeekendSaturday - SundayFamily, longer format
HolidayJewish holidaysHoliday-appropriate

What to Test:

  • Recommendation relevance to your preferences
  • Diversity of suggestions (not repetitive)
  • Context awareness (time, day, holidays)
  • Refresh frequency and new content discovery
  • Cross-platform consistency

3. Live Dubbing (Real-Time Translation)

What It Does: Translates live TV audio in real-time, allowing you to watch Hebrew content with dubbed audio in your preferred language.

Cost: 1 credit per second (60 credits per minute)

Supported Languages:

  • Hebrew to English
  • Hebrew to Spanish
  • Hebrew to French
  • Hebrew to Russian
  • Hebrew to Arabic
  • Additional languages in testing

How to Use:

Web:

  1. Start watching Live TV
  2. Click the dubbing icon (speech bubble)
  3. Select target language
  4. Dubbing begins automatically

Mobile:

  1. Open Live TV player
  2. Tap screen for controls
  3. Tap dubbing icon
  4. Choose language

tvOS:

  1. During live TV, press and hold Select
  2. Navigate to "Audio" options
  3. Select "AI Dubbing"
  4. Choose language

Session Management:

  • Sessions checkpoint every 30 seconds
  • Pausing stops credit consumption
  • Switching channels ends current session
  • Maximum session length: 1 hour (auto-ends)

What to Test:

  • Audio quality and naturalness
  • Sync with video (lip sync)
  • Latency (should be < 3 seconds)
  • Handling of rapid speech
  • Background noise handling
  • Multiple speakers detection
  • Credit tracking accuracy

Important Notes:

  • Live dubbing is credit-intensive
  • 30 minutes = 1,800 credits (36% of your allocation)
  • Use strategically for important content

4. Auto Catch-Up

What It Does: Generates AI summaries of live TV content you missed, so you can quickly understand what happened.

Cost: 15 credits per summary

How to Use:

Web:

  1. Navigate to Live TV
  2. Select a channel
  3. Click "Catch Me Up" button
  4. Specify time range (default: 30 minutes)
  5. View generated summary

Mobile:

  1. Go to channel guide
  2. Long-press on a channel
  3. Select "Auto Catch-Up"
  4. Choose time range

tvOS:

  1. On channel, press and hold Select
  2. Choose "What Did I Miss?"
  3. Select time period

Summary Options:

TypeDescriptionBest For
Brief2-3 sentence overviewQuick updates
DetailedFull summary with timelineIn-depth understanding

What You Get:

  • Summary paragraph (2-3 paragraphs)
  • Key moments timeline
  • Main topics discussed
  • Speaker identification (when available)
  • Duration covered

Best Use Cases:

  • News programs
  • Sports events in progress
  • Live debates and discussions
  • Breaking news coverage

What to Test:

  • Summary accuracy
  • Key moment identification
  • Topic extraction quality
  • Speaker attribution
  • Multi-language support
  • Generation time (should be < 10 seconds)

5. Phonetic Mirror

What It Does: Practice Hebrew pronunciation by recording yourself saying phrases. The AI scores your pronunciation against native speech and provides detailed feedback on accuracy.

Cost: 3 credits per attempt

How to Use:

  1. Navigate to Phonetic Mirror (in Learning section)
  2. Select a Hebrew phrase
  3. Tap record and say the phrase
  4. View your pronunciation score with phoneme-level feedback

Scoring Levels:

  • Excellent (90%+), Good (70-89%), Fair (50-69%), Needs Practice (below 50%)

6. Talk Back

What It Does: Interactive voice-response learning where the AI evaluates your spoken Hebrew responses during content.

Cost: 5 credits per response


7. Star in Story

What It Does: AI generates personalized story episodes starring your child's avatar with narrated audio and scene illustrations.

Cost: 75 credits per episode, 10 credits per avatar generation


8. Interactive Missions

What It Does: Voice-first branching adventure games where your choices (spoken in Hebrew) determine the story path.

Cost: 100 credits per mission


9. Chameleon Avatar

What It Does: Style-transfers your avatar to match any show's art style using AI.

Cost: 20 credits per style transfer


10. Grandparent Bridge

What It Does: Generates shareable AI-curated news clips for family, with voice notes from grandparents.

Cost: 50 credits per news clip


11. Interactive Subtitles

What It Does: Six Hebrew learning subtitle modes: Nikud (vowel marks), Shoresh (root words), Heblish (transliteration), Grammar Flip, Slang Synthesis, and Engrew (English-Hebrew hybrid).

Cost: 15 credits per generation


12. Bilingual Dubbing

What It Does: Side-by-side Hebrew/English audio during content playback. Alternates between languages for immersive bilingual learning.

Cost: 10 credits per session start, 3 credits per segment translation


13. Zeh Ani (It's Me)

What It Does: The full identity-based Hebrew learning suite: 3D avatar mesh of your child, voice-to-voice pronunciation transformation, Magic Mirror daily greetings, Hebrew Key scene triggers, shareable highlight reels, and live avatar overlay during playback.

Costs:

  • 3D Mesh Generation: 50 credits
  • V2V Voice Transform: 8 credits per transform
  • Magic Mirror Greeting: 5 credits per greeting
  • Live Avatar Layer: 2 credits per interaction
  • Highlight Reel: 20 credits per reel
  • Lip-Sync: 3 credits per sync

Requires: Parental biometric consent (COPPA-compliant)


Features Not Available

The following features are NOT included in Beta 500:

Not Available in Beta

FeatureStatusNotes
VOD DubbingComing Q2 2026Movies/series full dubbing
AI Chat AssistantPlannedConversational help
Personalized TrailersPlannedAI-edited preview clips
Voice CommandsPlannedVoice navigation

Standard Features (Always Available)

These features do NOT require credits:

  • Regular search (keyword-based)
  • All content playback (VOD, Live TV, Radio)
  • Standard recommendations (algorithmic)
  • User profiles and settings
  • Watchlist and favorites
  • Download for offline (mobile)
  • Parental controls
  • Multi-language UI (10 languages)
  • Standard subtitles
  • Audio tracks selection
  • Gamification (missions, leaderboards, rewards)
  • Chess (play against AI or friends)
  • Morning Ritual
  • Glossary and vocabulary tracking
  • Family Snaps (basic viewing)
  • Community directory

Testing Guidelines

Priority Testing Areas

High Priority (Test Daily):

  1. AI Search - Different query styles
  2. Live Dubbing - Various content types
  3. Credit tracking accuracy

Medium Priority (Test Weekly):

  1. AI Recommendations - All context modes
  2. Auto Catch-Up - Different time ranges
  3. Cross-platform consistency

Low Priority (Test Occasionally):

  1. Edge cases (no results, errors)
  2. Unusual queries
  3. Rapid consecutive requests

What to Report

Always Report:

  • Crashes or app freezes
  • Incorrect credit deductions
  • AI errors or hallucinations
  • Offensive or inappropriate AI responses
  • Security concerns
  • Performance issues (slow responses)

Include in Reports:

  • Date and time
  • Platform (Web/iOS/Android/tvOS)
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected vs. actual behavior
  • Screenshots or screen recordings
  • Credit balance before/after

Quality Metrics We're Tracking

MetricTargetHow You Help
Search Relevance> 85% relevant resultsRate search results
Dubbing Quality< 3 sec latencyReport sync issues
Recommendation Accuracy> 70% usefulUse thumbs up/down
System Uptime99.5%Report outages
Credit Accuracy100% correctReport discrepancies

Acquiring More Credits

Current Options

1. Feedback Bonuses:

  • Complete feedback survey: +100 credits
  • Report confirmed bug: +50 credits
  • Submit feature suggestion: +25 credits

2. Testing Milestones:

  • First 100 AI searches: +200 credits
  • First 50 recommendations: +100 credits
  • First 30 minutes dubbing: +300 credits
  • First 10 catch-ups: +150 credits

3. Referral Program:

  • Refer another beta user: +500 credits (upon their activation)
  • Limited to 3 referrals

Planned Options (Coming Soon)

Credit Packs (Expected Q2 2026):

  • 1,000 credits - $4.99
  • 5,000 credits - $19.99
  • 10,000 credits - $34.99

Subscription Credit Allowance:

  • Future subscription tiers will include monthly credit allocations

Request Emergency Credits

If you've depleted credits but have critical testing to complete:

  1. Email beta@bayitplus.com
  2. Subject: "Beta 500 Credit Request - [Your Email]"
  3. Include: Current balance, testing completed, specific testing needs
  4. Requests reviewed within 24-48 hours
  5. Emergency grants: Up to 1,000 credits (one-time)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Insufficient Credits" Error:

  • Check your balance (Settings > Beta Program)
  • Verify you have enough for the action
  • Use non-AI alternatives as fallback

AI Search Returns No Results:

  • Rephrase your query with more specifics
  • Try different language
  • Check for typos
  • Use fewer filters

Live Dubbing Not Starting:

  • Verify credits > 60 (1 minute minimum)
  • Check internet connection
  • Try refreshing the stream
  • Ensure channel supports dubbing

Recommendations Not Personalized:

  • Build more viewing history
  • Update preferences in Settings
  • Use feedback (thumbs up/down)
  • Try different context modes

Catch-Up "No Content Available":

  • Content needs > 5 minutes of history
  • Verify channel is live
  • Some channels may not support catch-up

Service Unavailable:

  • AI services may have temporary outages
  • Try again in 1-2 minutes
  • Check status.bayitplus.com
  • Non-AI features still work

Error Codes

CodeMeaningAction
BETA_001Insufficient creditsCheck balance
BETA_002Not enrolled in betaContact support
BETA_003Beta expiredProgram ended
AI_001AI service unavailableRetry later
AI_002Query too longShorten query
AI_003Content not supportedTry different content
DUB_001Dubbing unavailableChannel not supported
DUB_002Session timeoutStart new session

Privacy & Data

What AI Features Access

AI Search:

  • Your search query text
  • Selected filters
  • Result click behavior
  • Query language

AI Recommendations:

  • Viewing history (last 30 days)
  • Explicit preferences
  • Time and context data
  • Feedback (thumbs up/down)

Live Dubbing:

  • Audio stream (processed in real-time, not stored)
  • Selected language
  • Session duration

Auto Catch-Up:

  • Channel and time selection
  • Summary preferences
  • Generated summaries (cached 24 hours)

What We DON'T Access

  • Personal messages or communications
  • Payment card details (handled by Stripe)
  • Precise location (only timezone)
  • Contact lists
  • Other apps' data
  • Microphone (except for voice search, if enabled)

Data Retention

Data TypeRetentionPurpose
Search queries7 daysOptimization
RecommendationsSession onlyPersonalization
Dubbing audioNot storedReal-time only
Credit transactionsPermanentBilling audit
FeedbackPermanentProduct improvement

Opt-Out Options

Disable AI Features: Settings > Privacy > AI Features > Disable All

Disable Specific Features: Settings > Privacy > AI Features > [Feature Toggle]

Delete AI Data: Settings > Privacy > Delete My AI Data (Removes history used for personalization)


Feedback & Support

How to Provide Feedback

In-App (Recommended):

  1. Settings > Beta Program > Send Feedback
  2. Rate features (1-5 stars)
  3. Write detailed comments
  4. Attach screenshots (optional)

Email:beta@bayitplus.com

Monthly Surveys: Watch for survey invitations via email

What to Include

Bug Reports:

  • Platform and app version
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected vs. actual behavior
  • Screenshots/recordings
  • Credit balance before/after

Feature Feedback:

  • Which feature
  • What worked well
  • What didn't work
  • Suggestions for improvement
  • Use case examples

Support Channels

ChannelUse ForResponse Time
In-App FeedbackGeneral feedback2-3 days
beta@bayitplus.comDetailed issues, credit requests24-48 hours
support@bayitplus.comAccount issues24 hours
community.bayitplus.comDiscussionsCommunity-driven
status.bayitplus.comService statusReal-time

Beta Tester Community

Join fellow beta testers:

  • Community forum: community.bayitplus.com/beta500
  • Discord: discord.gg/bayitplus-beta
  • Monthly beta tester calls (optional)

FAQ

Q: Why is it called "Beta 500"? A: Limited to 500 users, each receiving 5,000 credits.

Q: Can I get more than 5,000 credits? A: Yes, through feedback bonuses, milestones, and referrals. Emergency requests also available.

Q: Do unused credits roll over? A: Credits don't expire during the 90-day beta period.

Q: Can I share my account with family? A: No, beta accounts are individual. Family sharing planned for public launch.

Q: What happens when Beta 500 ends? A: AI features transition to subscription/pay-per-use model. Beta participants receive priority access and special pricing.

Q: Is AI dubbing available for all content? A: Currently only Live TV. VOD dubbing coming Q2 2026.

Q: Can I use AI features offline? A: No, AI features require internet connection.

Q: Are AI features available in all countries? A: Yes, but some content may have regional restrictions.

Q: How accurate is AI Search? A: ~85-90% relevance accuracy. Results improve with specific queries.

Q: Why is Live Dubbing so expensive in credits? A: Real-time AI translation is computationally intensive, requiring continuous processing.


Important Dates

DateEvent
Your EnrollmentCheck Settings > Beta Program
90 Days LaterYour beta period ends
MonthlyFeedback survey sent
Q2 2026Expected public launch

Quick Reference Card

Credit Costs

  • AI Search: 10 credits per query
  • AI Recommendations: 5 credits per request
  • Live Dubbing: 1 credit per second
  • Auto Catch-Up: 15 credits per summary

Balance Thresholds

  • Healthy: > 500 credits (Green)
  • Low: 100-500 credits (Yellow)
  • Critical: < 100 credits (Red)

Support


Document Status: Complete Last Updated: 2026-02-12 Version: 3.0 Maintained by: Beta Program Team Next Review: 2026-02-15

Released under the MIT License.