Facebook Watch is a video service by Facebook where you can view videos posted by Pages, creators, and other users. It allows you to discover new videos to watch based on your interests, as well as keep up with videos posted by your friends and Pages you follow. Watching videos on Facebook Watch is easy to do from both desktop and mobile.
On Desktop
To watch videos on Facebook Watch on desktop, follow these steps:
- Go to facebook.com and log into your account if you aren’t already logged in.
- Click on the Watch tab in the left sidebar menu.
- This will take you to the Watch homepage. Here you will see curated videos Facebook thinks you may be interested in based on your previous viewing behavior and Likes.
- Scroll down to browse different categories of videos like Gaming, News, Sports, TV & Movies, and more.
- Click on any video thumbnail to start watching it. The video will begin playing immediately.
- As you watch videos, Facebook will continue to recommend more videos for you to watch based on your interests.
- You can also search for specific videos, Pages, creators, or topics using the search bar at the top of the page.
When watching a video, you can like, comment, and share it just as you would with a regular post. You can also see who else has watched and engaged with the video.
On Mobile
To watch videos on Facebook Watch on your mobile device via the Facebook app, follow these steps:
- Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone, Android, or other mobile device.
- Tap on the Watch icon on the shortcut bar at the bottom of the app screen. This will take you right to the Watch tab.
- Scroll up and down to browse recommended videos, or tap on a category along the top like Gaming, News, Sports, TV & Movies to browse that type of video.
- Tap any video thumbnail to start watching it.
- Tap the volume button to unmute and play with sound. Tap again to mute.
- Double tap either side of the video to fast forward or rewind 10 seconds.
- Swipe up while watching to see options for liking, commenting, and sharing.
- Tap the Back arrow in the top left to exit the video and return to video browsing.
The Watch tab remembers your viewing history and preferences, so it will continue recommending new videos for you to watch over time based on your interests and engagement.
Watch Videos Posted by Friends
In addition to watching videos recommended by Facebook, you can watch videos posted by your friends in your News Feed:
- Scroll through your News Feed and look for video posts.
- Tap or click on any video post to watch it.
- You can also click on a friend’s profile picture anywhere in the app, then tap Videos in their profile to watch videos they’ve posted.
Watch Videos on Pages You Follow
If you follow any Pages on Facebook, you can watch videos they post:
- Go to a Page you follow and look for videos in their recent posts.
- Or go to the Videos section on their Page to browse all videos they’ve posted.
- Tap or click any video to watch it.
Live Videos
You can also watch live videos from friends, Pages, and creators on Facebook Watch:
- When someone you follow goes live, you’ll see a notification at the top of your News Feed.
- Simply tap the notification or click on the live video post to start watching the live stream.
- You can also watch replays of live videos for a limited time after they end.
Additional Features
Facebook Watch includes some additional useful features for an optimal viewing experience:
- Saved Videos – You can save videos to a Watchlist to easily find and watch them again later. Tap the Save button on a video.
- Captions – Tap the CC button on a video to turn on auto-generated captions.
- Picture-in-Picture – On mobile, tap the PIP icon while watching to shrink the video down and continue browsing Facebook while still watching.
- HD Quality – Boost video quality up to 1080p HD by tapping the HD icon.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you have trouble accessing Facebook Watch or getting videos to play, try these tips:
- Make sure your device and Facebook app are up-to-date with the latest software versions.
- Check your internet connection and try again on a stronger WiFi or cellular network.
- Restart the Facebook app and retry watching videos.
- Update your browser or reinstall the Facebook app if issues persist.
- Check Facebook’s status page at facebook.com/status for any known issues with the platform.
Conclusion
Facebook Watch makes it convenient to discover, watch, and engage with videos right from within Facebook’s platform. Thanks to personalized recommendations and integration with your News Feed, it’s simple to find videos you’ll enjoy. Use the Watch tab on desktop or mobile to start watching top videos now based on your interests, and don’t forget to also check out new video posts from your friends and Pages you follow.