Question 1

Does smiling actually make you happier?

Accepted Answer

It's not magic. A 60-second smile is just a small, friendly nudge for your mood — not therapy or a replacement for real mental health care.

Question 2

Is my camera private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smile detection happens locally in your browser. Your camera feed is not uploaded, stored or shared.

Question 3

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. You can try Smileinator as a guest. An account is only needed if you want to save streaks, join groups or unlock premium features.

Question 4

Is Smileinator a mental health app?

Accepted Answer

No. Smileinator is a fun, light-hearted challenge — not therapy, diagnosis or medical treatment.

Question 5

Can I use Smileinator with my team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teams can create private groups, invite members and run friendly smile challenges together.

Question 6

What happens after 60 seconds?

Accepted Answer

You complete a smile session, build your streak and can optionally share your result or join a group challenge.