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Around the world, Amazon Prime has been a blessing for many people in 2024. It is simple and quick to sign up and launch a watch party app to watch with friends right now. In this guide we discuss how.
Amazon Prime provides a wide range of TV shows, documentaries, movies, and even an award-winning series named Transparent.
What many people donโt know however is that you can share your Amazon Prime account with friends giving them access to all the benefits of an Amazon Prime account?
Alternatively, you can watch these videos with friends through a functionality known as Watch party.
This is a step-by-step guide on how to watch a video with friends and family you have been separated from by distance. But before that, what are Amazon Prime Videos, and does the service merit your money?
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What is Amazon Prime Video?
This is a streaming service provided by Amazon. You can enjoy Amazon Prime originals in series, Movies, TV shows, and docu-series for only $5.99 per month.
To start streaming, you will need to have a smartphone or tablet that uses either iOS or Android. In addition, youโll also need a screen capable of displaying the video in question on your chosen device. That could be a television with an HDMI port, a set of smart computer monitors, or an Apple TV box.
This means youโll need at least two devices to properly enjoy streaming Amazon Prime originals with your friends, but the good news is that itโs relatively easy to accomplish through Amazon Prime video Watch Party.
What is Amazon Prime Video Watch Party?
If you are a movie freak like me, you have probably come across the term Watch Party functionality on your favourite Streaming service.
This service is here to solve a problem we all had especially when we had to watch a movie with friends and family we have been separated from.
The Watch Party functionality helps you watch a movie with friends, schoolmates, and acquaintances that you all have a common interest in.
It has a ceiling limit of 100 co-watchers. This is a fantastic feature but it has one major drawback, itโs only for the Desktop version of the service.
What this means to movie lovers is that they will have to cast the laptop to the TV and use a wireless keyboard if they want to watch and chat. The feature allows you to chat with friends on the right side of the screen and pause a movie in case you need a break.
How to use Watch Party Feature on Amazon Prime Videos?
Here are the steps to using Amazon Prime Watch Party;
- Sign In โ Sign into Amazon Prime with your username or email address and password. You should have an account with this streaming service to start.
- Find a Prime show, series, documentary, or Movie and activate watch Party โ After signing in, head over to your movie library and find a movie or show you want to watch with friends. Click on the Watch Party icon. The video will begin playing normally but you can see who co-watches with you by their Avatar image hovering next to yours.
- Invite friends to watch Amazon Prime Videos with you โ Click on the avatar image next to yours to bring up options for inviting friends. Itโs now the time to invite all your friends and family to the watch party through a provided special link.
- Enter your name for โChat fieldโ and click Create a Watch Party โ This is the step that gets most users confused and they end up looking for Amazon Prime Video help. A new window will appear with a field for you to enter your name under the chat section and also write what you want your Watch Party to be called. Once thatโs done, click on Create a Watch Party or OK.
- Now click Copy and youโll get a special link for the watch party โ Youโre now required to share this link with friends and family. Copy it and send it to your friends while making sure everyone has a common Amazon Prime account. Thatโs all!
- Share the link with your guests โ Now that your friends have the link, they can click on it to join. Your guests should sign in with their Amazon Prime account to start watching videos with you.
- Click Chat to start communicating with your guests โย Click chat to open the window for chatting. You can now chat with your guests, ask them about their day or anything you want. As long as your guests are actively on chat, they will remain in watch party thus allowing you to enjoy watching videos together without too many distractions.
- Use the โType a Messageโ icon to start chatting with friends โ This is another step most users get baffled with. This is the chat screen you will normally find on any video streaming service. The Button on the left can help you send an emoji to your guests and the button on the right is for typing messages. Before you invite friends to watch Amazon Prime Videos with you, ensure that everyone has a common account or email address.
FAQs
How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?
Amazon Prime costs $5.99 a month or a discounted rate of $60 for a year subscription.
Is there a free trial for Amazon Prime Video?
Yes, they offer a 30-day free trial and if you choose to subscribe after the free trial, your card is automatically charged
How do you watch a party on Amazon Prime?
After you create a party, any guest can watch from the link which you share with them.
What devices does Amazon Prime work on?
You can watch videos from almost all devices including Android Phone, iPhone, Android TV box, Kindle Fire Stick, and many more.
Can you have 2 Users on Amazon Prime Videos?
Yes, the service allows you to create and manage different profiles with a single account.
Conclusion
Amazon Prime is a great place to watch movies and television shows. It has a wide library of content, including Amazon Originals exclusive to this streaming service.
You can also use the service with other users on your account which creates a better experience for families or friends who do not want to be disturbed during their favorite episodes.
