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Overview

You have created your account and the app is open. Now what? This guide walks you through the three best things to do first so you can start getting value from High IQ right away: add a strain to your stash, explore the strain database, and try the AI label scanner.

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Step 1: Add Your First Strain

The fastest way to make High IQ useful is to add a strain you are currently using or recently purchased.
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Go to Your Stash

Tap the Stash tab in the bottom navigation bar. If this is your first time, the stash will be empty with a prompt to add your first item.
2

Tap the Add Button

Tap the + button (or the “Add Strain” prompt). This opens the strain search modal.
3

Search for Your Strain

Type the name of a strain you have — for example, “Blue Dream” or “OG Kush”. Results appear as you type, pulling from the High IQ strain database of thousands of entries.
4

Select and Configure

Tap the strain to select it. You can then add details:
  • Quantity — How much you have (e.g., 3.5g, 1 oz)
  • Purchase price — What you paid
  • Dispensary — Where you bought it
  • Rating — Your initial impression (you can change this later)
  • Notes — Any personal observations
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Save to Stash

Tap Save and the strain is added to your stash. You’ll now see it on your Dashboard and in the Stash tab with all of its profile data — effects, terpenes, lineage, and more.
Don’t worry about filling in every field. The strain name is the only required piece. You can add price, quantity, and notes later.

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Step 2: Explore the Strain Database

With a strain in your stash, now explore what else is out there.
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Open the Discover Tab

From the Home tab, tap Discover in the Quick Actions section, or scroll down to the Strain Discovery section. This opens the full strain database browser.
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Browse by High Family

At the top of the Discover screen, you’ll see filter options including the High Spectrum families — Relaxing, Uplifting, Energetic, Relieving, Balancing, and Entourage. Tap one to see strains classified in that family.
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Open a Strain Profile

Tap any strain to open its full profile. Here you’ll find:
  • Effects breakdown — What users report feeling
  • Terpene chart — Visual representation of the dominant terpene profile
  • Cannabinoid data — THC and CBD percentages
  • Lineage — Parent strains and genetic history
  • Similar strains — AI-recommended alternatives
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Save a Favorite

Found something interesting? Tap the heart icon to save it as a favorite. Favorites are accessible from your Stash tab for quick reference later.
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Try the Search

Use the search bar to find specific strains by name. Search is fast and matches partial names — typing “girl” will surface “Girl Scout Cookies”, “Gorilla Girl”, and more.
The strain database is constantly growing. New strains are added regularly through our automated research pipeline that pulls from multiple verified data sources.

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Step 3: Scan a Dispensary Label

If you have a cannabis product nearby with a label, try the scanner.
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Open the Scanner Tab

Tap the More tab in the bottom navigation, then select Label Scanner from the More menu. The first time you open it, you will be asked to grant camera permissions.
2

Allow Camera Access

Tap Allow when prompted. The scanner needs camera access to capture label images. You can manage this later in your device’s Settings under High IQ.
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Position the Label

Hold your phone over the product label so the text is clearly visible and well-lit. The scanner works best with:
  • Lab result stickers
  • Terpene profile labels
  • Product information panels with THC/CBD percentages
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Capture and Analyze

Tap the capture button. High IQ’s AI (powered by Gemini) analyzes the image and extracts:
  • Strain name
  • THC and CBD percentages
  • Individual terpene levels
  • Cultivator/brand name
  • High Family classification based on the terpene data
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Review Results

The analysis results are displayed on screen. If the strain matches one in our database, you’ll see a link to the full profile. You can save the scan data or add the strain directly to your stash.
For the most complete analysis, try a batch scan — capture 2-4 different angles or labels from the same product. High IQ merges the data from all images for a more complete profile.

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What to Do Next

Now that you have a strain in your stash, have browsed the database, and tried the scanner, here are some next steps:

Check Your Stats

As you add more data, your Stats tab will start showing consumption analytics and insights.

Generate a Report

Try generating an AI-powered report to see analysis of your strain preferences.

Manage Your Stash

Learn about order tracking, session logging, and stash organization.

Ask Professor High

Ask the AI guide anything about cannabis — strains, effects, terpenes, or science.

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Quick Reference

Here is a summary of the key actions you learned:
ActionWhereHow
Add a strainStash tabTap +, search, configure, save
Browse strainsHome tab > Strain DiscoveryFilter by family, effects, or terpenes
Search for a strainHome tab > Strain DiscoveryType in the search bar
Save a favoriteStrain profileTap the heart icon
Scan a labelMore tab > Label ScannerPoint camera at label, capture
Batch scanMore tab > Label ScannerCapture 2-4 images of same product