What is YouTube Video?

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YouTube Video is the ability to play YouTube videos in your live rooms. Share YouTube videos (music videos, movies, podcasts, and more!) in a Live Room through a furniture item.

Whether you’re having movie nights or would just like to share some funny videos, this feature is for you!

What do I need to add a YouTube video in my Live Room?

Tiered VIP Hosts will need to add a media streaming furniture item to their Live Room, to play videos. You can find media streaming furniture when you decorate your room on IMVU Desktop under “Media Screens” in furniture.

This new feature is available to be turned on by Tiered VIP Hosts. Anyone can enjoy the content being played, however only the Tiered VIP Host has the option to control the content.

Learn more about the Tiered VIP Program here!

What platform(s) is YouTube Video available on? 

YouTube Video is available on IMVU Desktop and IMVU Mobile (Android).

Do I need a YouTube account to play videos on YouTube Video? 

No, any Tiered VIP Host can search for videos.

How do I get a YouTube Video player for my Live Room? 

All users are given YouTube furniture items at launch, free of charge from IMVU! You can add these items to your room, whether or not you have Tiered VIP membership.

They will show up in your inventory and in your private room section. 

How do I add a YouTube Video player in my Live Room? 

To add a video player in your Live Room, please use room decoration on IMVU Desktop.

You can also use the free Room Bundle, which includes a video player, that is in your inventory.

To download IMVU Desktop, click here.
To learn more about room decoration, click here.

Once I have added a YouTube Video player in my Live Room, how do I begin playing a YouTube video? 

For Tiered VIP Hosts, go to your Live Room, click on the Media Controls button (on the upper-right for Desktop, and lower-left for Mobile) and toggle YouTube Video on.

You will be able to play IMVU Playlists or search for a YouTube video to watch with friends.

For instructions on playing, changing, and stopping YouTube videos for IMVU Desktop, click here.

For instructions on playing, changing, and stopping YouTube videos for IMVU Mobile (Android), click here.

What are “IMVU Playlists”?

IMVU Playlists are curated playlists created by our IMVU Team.

What is “Recently Played” in YouTube Video?

Recently Played shows all the videos that played for more than 5 seconds in your room for easier access in the future.

How do I know if a YouTube video is being played in a Live Room? 

If YouTube video is enabled in a Live Room, you will see a speaker icon on the room tile on the upper right hand corner. 

When I'm in a Live Room, how do I know if a YouTube video is playing?

When a Tiered VIP Host begins playing a YouTube video in a Live Room, a pop-up will appear to indicate that a video is playing. 

As a Participant or Viewer, how do I turn off the sound if I don’t want to listen to the YouTube video playing?

There is a speaker icon on the top left hand corner of your screen that you can turn off if you don't want to listen.

As a Creator, can I create products that have YouTube playing capabilities?

Currently, you cannot create products that have YouTube playing capabilities. Our team is looking forward to adding this capability for Creators shortly. 

As a Tiered VIP Host, can I turn on Voice and YouTube Video in my Live Room?

Yes, you can turn on both, but sound will be coming from both of these features simultaneously.

NOTE: The YouTube Video player is not compatible with iOS. If you are using a YouTube player in your room, iOS users may not be able to view it. 

How do I flag an inappropriate video being played?

For instructions on how to flag on IMVU Desktop, click here.
For instructions on how to flag on IMVU Mobile, click here.

What happens if I put multiple YouTube furniture items in my Live Room?

If you begin playing a YouTube video in your Live Room, all furniture items with media streaming capabilities will begin playing the video.