How to watch YouTube together online, in sync
Sending a YouTube link and saying “press play… now!” never quite works. One person is always a few seconds ahead. Here is how to watch YouTube together properly, perfectly in sync, without installing anything.
What you need
- A phone, tablet or computer with a modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox).
- The YouTube link you want to watch.
- That’s it. No extension, app or account is required.
Step by step
- Open CoupleScreen, enter your name and a room name, and tap Create room.
- Tap Invite and send the link to the people you want to watch with.
- Paste the YouTube link into the video box and press enter.
- Press play. Everyone in the room starts at the same second.
Who controls playback?
By default, everyone can play, pause and seek, and the change applies to the whole room. The host can limit this to the host only in the room settings, which is handy for bigger groups.
Talking while you watch
Use the chat under the video for messages, emoji and GIFs, or turn on the microphone and camera for voice and video chat. Headphones keep the film’s sound out of your microphone.
Common questions
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. On phones, tap the video once if your browser asks you to allow playback with sound.
Are there ads in the room?
No. CoupleScreen never shows ads inside a room. YouTube may still show its own ads in the video.
Try it now
No sign-up. Create a room in under a minute.