Unaruni · guide
How to watch videos together: guide and FAQ
Everything you need to watch together in Unaruni: how to create a room, add a movie or video, invite friends, and what guests need to do. Below, the limits are explained honestly.
Step-by-step guide
For the host
- Sign in. Only signed-in users can create rooms.
- Click “Create a room” and give it a name.
- Add a video. Upload a file or paste a link, and confirm you have the right to show it.
- Wait for it to be prepared. The file is prepared for browser playback, which can take a while.
- Invite people. Send the room link or the short code.
- Press play. Pause and seeking are passed on to everyone.
For guests
- Open the invite or enter the code in the “Room code” field on the home page.
- Introduce yourself. Enter the name others will see. No account needed.
- Watch and chat. The player follows the host, and you can talk in the room chat.
Which videos work
MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM and MKV files up to 1 GB and 120 minutes long. Each file is prepared for browser playback; very heavy videos may fail processing. You can also add a link to a video on YouTube, Vimeo, VK Video or RUTUBE if the owner allows embedding; some videos may be unavailable in certain regions. Unaruni has no movie catalogue — only upload what you have the right to show.
Sync and chat
The host controls the player, and guests' positions are checked automatically. If someone falls noticeably behind, their player jumps to the shared moment. Unaruni does not adapt quality to connection speed, so a guest may skip part of the video while buffering. Everyone can chat in the room while watching. More on how synced playback works.
Frequently asked questions
How can I watch a movie with someone long distance?
Create a room in Unaruni, upload your own movie or add a video link, and send the invite. You control the player, and the other person watches the same moment in their browser and can chat.
Do I need an account?
The host needs to sign in to create a room. Guests join with the link or code, no account needed.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Unaruni runs in a modern browser, with no app or extension.
How many people can watch together?
Up to 10 participants per room. A room closes 6 hours after it is created.
Which files can I upload?
MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM and MKV, up to 1 GB and 120 minutes. Very heavy videos may fail processing.
Can I watch YouTube, Vimeo, VK Video or RUTUBE videos?
Yes, you can add a link if the owner allows embedding. Some videos may be unavailable in certain regions.
Does Unaruni have a movie catalogue?
No. You watch only the movie or video you add yourself and have the right to show.
How accurate is the sync?
The host controls the player, guests' positions are checked automatically, and anyone who falls noticeably behind jumps to the shared moment. Quality does not adapt to connection speed, so part of the video may be skipped while buffering.
What happens to my video file?
It is kept while the room is open and deleted when the room closes.