Can I watch videos together and voice chat at the same time?

Yes. In a Mzelo room, everyone can enable their microphone and/or camera alongside synchronized video playback. Speakers get a blue ring around their avatar, and live camera feeds replace avatars in the user list.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Mzelo runs in the browser at mzelo.com/app. Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera) are recommended, especially for screen share with audio.

Can I pick which microphone or camera to use?

Yes. Room Settings lets you select between multiple audio or video input devices if you have more than one connected.

Watch Videos Together With Voice and Video Chat

Mzelo is a group watch-party platform where synchronized video playback and live voice + video chat live in the same room. Start a session, share one invite link, and everyone can hang out face-to-face while watching.

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Everything in one room

Synced playback across every viewer — YouTube, web player, virtual browser, screen share, or local media.
Live voice chat with a blue speaking ring around active speakers.
Live camera feeds that replace avatars in the user list so everyone can see reactions.
Text chat with animated emojis, GIFs, images, and file attachments.
Flying emojis that animate across everyone's screen — perfect for reactions mid-scene.

Voice and camera controls

Mic and camera are off by default. Each person enables their own when they want.
Pick a specific microphone or camera in Room Settings if you have multiple devices.
Moderators can ignore mic/cam for specific users (hide their video and mute them for you) without removing anyone from the room.
Kings and the Owner can hush disruptive users — disables their chat, mic, and camera for everyone.

Which watch mode pairs best with voice/video chat

YouTube Player — lowest-friction option for group sessions; just paste a link or build a shared queue.
Virtual Browser — great when streaming from a site, because the stream quality doesn't depend on one person's upload.
Screen Share — works well when one person has access to the content locally. Audio capture needs a Chromium-based browser.
Local Media Share — ideal for MP4/MKV files with subtitles. Started from web, watchable on web and Android.

Chromium tip

For the smoothest voice/video-plus-watch experience, use Chrome, Edge, or Opera. Audio capture during screen share isn't supported in Firefox or Safari, so voice chat + silent screen share is a common mismatch that a Chromium browser solves.

Typical use cases

Weekly movie nights where everyone wants to talk over the movie.
Long-distance couples watching shows together.
Friend groups running reaction sessions on trailers or YouTube.
Small communities hosting casual hangout calls with background content.