Many of us have spent more time than ever before in the past year connecting with friends and family virtually. Whether you’re hanging out on Zoom or Facetime, there are so many ways to stay connected despite being miles apart. But what if you want to watch something together like a movie or a TV show? There is an easy way to do it—watch youtube together! Here’s how.
Getting Started with YouTube Together
The first thing you need to do is download the “YouTube Together” extension from Chrome web store. It’s totally free, takes just a few minutes, and is available for both PCs and Macs. Once installed, open up your browser window and go to YouTube.com. You will see a new icon at the top of your browser window that looks like two people side by side along with the text “Start watching with friends”. Click on this icon to get started.
Create Your Room
Once you click on the icon, you will be asked to create a room name that your friends can join using either the link provided or via the code provided by you. You can also add a password if desired — this is especially helpful if you want to ensure only specific people can join your room. After creating your room, it’s time for everyone else to join!
Share With Your Friends
Now that your room has been created, it’s time for everyone else to join in! Copy and paste either the link or code into an email or message thread so that all those who should be invited can easily access your room without needing any extra steps or software downloads. When they click on the link or enter the code, they will be taken directly into your room where they can begin watching whatever it is that you have decided upon.
Watching YouTube Together
Once everyone is in the same virtual space, they will be able to chat while they watch as well as control what gets played next! The host has ultimate control over playback but anyone in the room can make suggestions for what comes up next — all without having to leave their own couch! In addition, each person in the room can share their reactions real-time through text messages as well as video chat which adds another layer of engagement for those watching together from afar.
Conclusion: Watching YouTube together is an easy way for families and friends alike to stay connected despite being miles apart! By downloading just one simple extension from Chrome Web Store, anyone with access to a laptop or computer can quickly set up a virtual space where multiple people can come together for movie nights, game shows and much more! So why not give it a try? Get together with some friends today and start creating memories that last beyond quarantine!