Watch Party
How it works
Create a room, share one link, and watch in sync — with chat, reactions, and optional voice or video.
Three steps
- 1
Create or join
Start a public room in seconds (no account), or sign in for a permanent private room at
/p/your-name. - 2
Share the link
Copy the invite link or message from the room and send it to friends — they join with one tap.
- 3
Watch in sync
The host controls playback; everyone sees the same moment. Use chat, reactions, or start a video call.
Public vs private rooms
| Public room | Private room /p/slug | |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Not required | Required (sign in) |
| Link | 6-letter code + /join/CODE | Permanent /p/your-name |
| Who can join | Anyone with the code | Owner + invited members |
| Saved library | — | Saved YouTube & Global TV (per user) |
| Best for | Quick hangouts, one-off nights | Couples, groups, recurring watch nights |
Use cases
Movie nights
Queue YouTube trailers and films; pause together for snack breaks.
Long-distance
Stay on the same beat with voice or video while you watch.
Study & sports
Review lectures or live events with synced playback and chat.
FAQ
Yes — public rooms are free and need no sign-up. Private rooms require a free account.
YouTube links and search, pasted URLs, and optional Global TV channels. The host controls what plays for everyone.
Not for public rooms — only a display name. Private rooms require every participant to sign in and be invited (or be the owner).
Third-party public live streams by country. They are not hosted by Watch Party; see Terms for disclaimers.
The room owner must open /p/your-slug and enter at least once so the live socket session is available for guests.
Yes — join our Discord server for help, feedback, watch-party tips, and to connect with other viewers. The link is in the site header and footer.