Frequently Asked Questions

wako is a movie, TV show, and anime tracking app powered by Trakt.tv and SIMKL. It helps you organize your watchlist, discover new content, and keep your watch history synced across all your devices. wako also includes a built-in media player and Kodi remote control.

Once installed, you can browse trending movies, TV shows, and anime. Connect your Trakt.tv or SIMKL account to sync your watchlist, history, and ratings. You can see where content is available on platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and more.

wako includes a built-in media player for watching trailers directly in the app. It can also play content from your personal media servers.

wako does not provide any content or streaming sources — all media comes from your own library or services you configure.

Add-ons are third-party extensions that enhance wako's functionality with additional catalogs, subtitles, or metadata. You can install and manage them in Settings > Extensions.

Add-ons are not developed or maintained by wako. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any add-ons you install comply with applicable laws and terms of service.

You can browse and discover content without an account. However, to sync your watchlist, history, and ratings across devices, you'll need a free Trakt.tv or SIMKL account.

Both are movie and TV tracking platforms. Trakt.tv has a larger community and deep Kodi integration. SIMKL offers comprehensive anime support and a broader content database. wako supports both — you can use either or switch between them at any time.

You don't need a separate wako account. Simply sign in with your Trakt or SIMKL account. To access premium features, you'll need an active subscription.

Premium includes: built-in player (trailers, personal media), playlists, multiple Kodi hosts (up to 10), cloud backup, real-time sync, save for later, and multiple profiles (up to 6).

You only need one active subscription. Sign in with the same Trakt or SIMKL account on all your devices and your premium status will be shared.

Go to Settings. Your user ID is displayed there. It starts with "trakt-" or "simkl-" depending on which service you used to sign up.

Make sure you're signed in to the same account you used to subscribe. If the issue persists, contact support at wakoapplication@gmail.com with your user ID.

wako is available on iOS (iPhone + iPad), Android (phone + tablet), and Android TV.

No. wako does not collect personal data. Your watchlist and history are synced through your Trakt.tv or SIMKL account. On Apple devices, settings are synced via iCloud. See our Privacy Policy for details.