Sending everyone a link and counting down rarely keeps a group in sync. A shared room coordinates playback so you can watch, pause and discuss a video together.
Sign in to WatchParty, create a room and paste the YouTube video URL. You can also leave the video field empty and add a link after entering the room.
Use Invite to copy the room link or show its QR code. Friends open the link in a browser. If guest access is enabled, a nickname is enough to join.
Host-only controls work well for a large group. Shared controls let everyone play, pause or seek. If a browser blocks autoplay, click play in the player.