Amazon Prime Video Watch Party Launched in India

Prime Video customers in India can now experience Amazon Prime Video Watch Party, a native social viewing experience on the desktop that is available for Prime members at no additional cost to their membership Customers will be able to choose from thousands of titles available in Prime Video’s SVOD catalog including Amazon Originals such The Family Man, Mirzapur, Inside Edge and Made In Heaven, and award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Originals including Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Borat: Subsequent Movie, among many others.

Amazon Prime Video Customers are able to host and participate in Watch Party, providing synchronized playback which the host controls, and a chat feature to communicate with participants. Watch Party will accommodate up to 100 participants per session. Note: Each participant must have a Prime membership OR Prime Video subscription, the company said in a statement.

Top enjoy Amazon Prime Video Watch Party a user just need to find a movie or TV show – click on the Watch Party icon on the screen for movies. One will find it in the episode list for TV shows. Then enter the user’s name and then create Watch Party, invited friends can join by clicking on their link. The host can play, pause, and skip for the group.

How to set up Amazon Prime Video Watch Party

Amazon Prime Video Watch Parties allow synchronized playback and enable chat, so you can watch and talk to other guests in real-time. You must share a link with family and friends to experience something together, however. The built-in chat feature supports both text and built-in emojis.

1. Browse to an eligible title on the desktop. (Look for “Prime Logo” or “Watch Now”.)
2. Select “Watch Party” from the detail page.
3. Enter the desired user name under “What’s Your Name?”
4. Click “Create Watch Party” to generate a Watch Party link.
5. Invite friends using the “Share” icon via email, Twitter, or Facebook
6. Select “Copy Link” to share the watch party via available third-party applications.

To get started with a Watch Party, click on the Watch Party icon on the movie or show’s page on Amazon Prime Video’s desktop website. You’ll then get a link you can share with friends and family. Those who click the link will be able to join the session and can then chat with others.

If you want to join a Watch party, click on the link you’ve received using a desktop web browser. Once you’ve been redirected to the title, enter your desired username under “What’s Your Name?” and then click “Join Watch Party” to join the Watch Party.