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Amazon Adds Watch Party Compatibility to FireTV Devices

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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 9, 2021 03:25PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming You can now host or join an Amazon Prime Video Watch Party through Amazon FireTV devices. XDA Developers first spotted the new compatibility on Amazon’s FAQ page for its Watch Party feature on Friday. However, Amazon notes that FireTV devices work with Watch Party only in the Prime Video app. Getty Images/Francisco Javier Conejero Manzano/EyeEm Previously, Prime Video subscribers were able to use the Watch Party feature with a computer browser, which isn’t as movie-night friendly as watching it on your TV screen. Amazon noted that playback is still not supported on mobile devices, but that you can use the Watch Party chat to share the link with your friends and talk about key scenes of whatever you’re watching. It’s also important to note that everyone who joins in on a Watch Party must have an Amazon Prime subscription, and they must separately purchase or rent the movie the host of the Watch Party chooses, if it's paid content. Amazon debuted Watch Party last year as a way for people to watch TV shows and movies with up to 100 of their closest family and friends in different places at the same time. Amazon isn’t the only one with a Watch Party-like feature: Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max all have some type of similar feature where you can binge-watch the latest viral show with your friends or family over the internet. These group-watching features gained popularity last year during the pandemic and remain a desired way to have a movie night with friends or family who live farther apart. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 10 Best Ways to Watch Movies With Friends Online What Is IMDb? Amazon Prime Video Watch Party: What It Is and How to Use It How to Stream Amazon Prime on Discord How to Host an HBO Max Watch Party How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Stream Oscar Nominated Movies (2022) 11 Best Free Movie Download Sites How to Stream How I Met Your Mother How to Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies in Order How to Watch DC Movies in Order Can You Watch Movies on Sony VR? How to Watch Hulu With Friends How to Watch the James Bond Movies in Order How to Download Amazon Prime Movies How to Get Free Stuff on Amazon Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies