Which devices and video platforms does VideoTogether support?

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VideoTogether works across Windows and Linux PCs, Android phones, tablets and TVs, iPhone and iPad, and Apple TV via AirPlay. It also supports online video platforms broadly and local video files, so participants can join a shared viewing session from different device types. The main condition to check before trying it is whether your specific platform or video source falls within those categories.

Device coverage

The site lists support for the following devices:

Device category Examples given
Desktop computers Windows PCs, Linux PCs
Android devices Smartphones, tablets, TVs
Apple mobile devices iPhone, iPad
Apple TV Via AirPlay

This means a group does not need matching hardware. One person could watch on a Windows laptop while another joins from an Android phone and a third from an iPad.

Video sources

VideoTogether states it supports all online video platforms and local videos. In practice, that means:

  • Online platforms — streaming or video sites you already use in a browser or app.
  • Local videos — video files stored on your own device.

The site does not publish a list of individually tested platforms, so if you rely on a niche or region-specific service, confirm it works in a quick test session before planning a group watch.

Cross-device sessions

Because device and source support are both broad, the practical setup is: each participant uses whatever device they have, and the session synchronizes playback across them. The site also notes that watch-together functionality can be added to your own website, which is relevant if you host video content and want viewers to watch in sync.

What to check before you start

  1. Your device is on the list — desktop (Windows/Linux), Android (phone, tablet, TV), iPhone/iPad, or Apple TV through AirPlay.
  2. Your video source is either an online platform or a local file.
  3. Everyone in the group has a supported device, since mixed device types are the intended use case.

If all three hold, VideoTogether's stated coverage should fit your group. If you depend on an unusual platform or an older device outside these categories, test with a short video first rather than assuming compatibility.