How to Show What you are Watching on Discord

Ever wondered how others can show off what YouTube video they are watching on Discord? Maybe you've seen the custom banners or status updates and wondered how you too could join in. In this article, we will go over a few methods on how to show your friends what YouTube video you are currently viewing by displaying the custom status on your Discord profile.

It’s super simple and it also works with Netflix, SoundCloud, Twitch and YouTube Music. The three methods include: PreMiD, YouTube Watch Party, and IFTTT. IFTTT is our free automation service that helps millions of Discord users across the world squeeze every feature out of the app. We specialize in custom integrations with all the apps you use, from Discord to Steam and more. When time is of the essence, our dedicated userbase knows to turn to IFTTT for any automation need. Try us today for free and see why we are the most trusted time-saving platform on the market.

The PreMiD method

Here are the steps using PreMiD, a third-party extension built for this exact purpose:

First, download the PreMiD extension at the Chrome Web Store.

1. Add the extension to your Chrome browser
2. Click on the Chrome Extensions icon to pin PreMiD
3. Go to YouTube and select the pinned PreMiD extension
4. Toggle the YouTube Presence slider to the on position

Now, every time you watch YouTube videos the title of the video will automatically display on your Discord user profile.

To stop sharing, select the PreMiD extension again and toggle the Presence slider to the off position. As noted above you can also display titles from SoundCloud, Twitch and YouTube Music.

Join YouTube Watch Party on Discord

Another way to share what you are watching on YouTube is to join or create a Watch Together session. With this feature, up to 10 people can watch the same video at the same time and chat together in real-time.

To create a Watch Together session you need to have Discord installed on your device. Then follow these steps:

1. Go to the Discord server in which you want to host the party
2. Click on Add Video
3. Paste or search for a YouTube link of your choice
4. Invite friends by adding their usernames, shared links or any other method
5. Start watching!

And that’s it! Now all of your Discord friends will be able to watch the same video with you and discuss it in real time.

There are a lot of possibilities for creating unique viewing experiences on Discord. Just get creative and have fun!

Automate YouTube and Discord with IFTTT

Our final method to sharing what you are watching on Discord involves using IFTTT, our free automation software.

IFTTT helps you automate and optimize parts of your daily workflow with little pre-packaged automations, called Applets. Whether you are a remote worker, the head of a large business, or simply a hobbyist, our Applets are some of the most powerful on the market.

If you're not familiar with IFTTT, our free service allows you to automate various tasks and processes between over 1000 different apps. To get started, simply head over to ifttt.com/join and sign up for an account.

After that, you'll be able to browse through a variety of different automations and choose the ones that interest you the most. Or you can create your own with our simple automation builder. The possibilities are endless. See for yourself why IFTTT is trusted by millions of professionals and everyday people all over the world.

The IFTTT method

There’s so many ways you can automate YouTube and Discord using IFTTT. For example, you can automatically message Discord every time you post a new YouTube video or like a certain video.

To start automating your discord and YouTube, create an IFTTT account and connect it with both services. Then choose the trigger (for example “when you upload a new video”) and the desired action (for example “send a message in Discord”).

Once set up, every time you post or like a certain video, IFTTT will automatically send out the corresponding message in your Discord channel. It’s simple, fast and efficient! Experiment with different triggers and actions to find other cool ways to automate your YouTube and Discord experience.

Join IFTTT today for free.