What Is Facebook Watch?

Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch combines aspects of its video-sharing function with premium content. It allows creators to make their own videos, but also includes comedy, drama, and news programming. The service is free, but requires a Facebook account.

Facebook Watch can be accessed through the main Facebook website and the Facebook app on mobile platforms and streaming devices. It is on its own Watch tab, which is similar to the other tabs. Facebook Watch is not a replacement service.

It's not like a live television network, but it is similar to a video sharing website like YouTube. It is also similar to the popular video sharing site, which is called Instagram TV. Facebook pays for professionally-produced content that is included in Facebook Watch.

It's similar to YouTube Premium, which includes regular videos and exclusive programming, but it's free. You need a Facebook account to use Facebook Watch. If you navigate to the page for a Facebook Watch show and play the video without an account, you will get multiple pop-up messages that will prompt you to sign up for Facebook.

You can access Facebook Watch from within the main Facebook app, unlike Messenger, which requires you to download an additional app. Microsoft has a separate Facebook Watch app for Windows. It doesn't have any channels.

Facebook Watch Party

The host invites people to watch videos together in a Facebook Watch Party. The host is the one who creates the party. Once you create a Watch Party, you will be able to view other members and have a discussion about the video.

The members can make comments on the video. If you are busy or have to leave during the Watch Party, Facebook has your back. It allows you to add co-host to your parties.

They can add new videos to the queue. The Party has to be ended manually after the session is over. All the videos will be available to members if you forget to do that.

If you don't take any action, the video will end. It can convert an existing video to a live experience or create a live session for old videos. You can have a Watch Party for public live videos.

Facebook vs. YouTube

The platform provides all the videos uploaded by its users. You can access Facebook Watch from a dedicated tab in the top bar of your mobile app. It is available in the left sidebar on the Facebook web.

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