What is Zee Chat?
Zee Chat was born in Mumbai, India, in 2023, jointly incubated by Zee Entertainment and a Singaporean startup team. It combines “short videos + live streaming + TV interaction” into a single app: users can watch 15-second short videos, enter Zee Chat Video Call with strangers worldwide in one-on-one chats, and watch Zee TV programs in Zee Chat Live while posting comments to win red envelopes. In short, it’s “Hotstar + Omegle + Discord for social video.”
Download, Installation, and Registration
- System Requirements: Android 8.0 / iOS 14 or higher;
- Channels: Available on Google Play, App Store, and Huawei AppGallery;
- Registration: Supports mobile phone numbers, Apple ID, and Google One-Click Login; First-time login requires a real-person blink test, which takes 30 seconds.
Zee Chat Video Call: In-Depth Testing of Quality, Latency & Interaction
We conducted 50 5-minute calls under four network conditions:
- 5G full-band: 1080p/30fps, 2.8 Mbps bitrate, 38 ms latency;
- 4G three-band: automatic downgrade to 720p, 1.2 Mbps bitrate, 65 ms latency;
- Public Wi-Fi: Occasional 200 ms delays at 1080p, but Zee Chat’s NetGuard algorithm reduced the bitrate to maintain smoothness within 1 second;
- 3G weak network: 480p/15fps, 0.4 Mbps bitrate, still allowing for clear facial expressions.
Interactive Features:
- Real-time Subtitles: Hindi to Chinese translation with 94% accuracy;
- AR Masks: 60+ free stickers with zero-delay facial tracking;
- Gift Chain: Receive 5 “Golden Microphones” at once to trigger a full-screen special effect, with the streamer receiving a 70% share of the revenue.
Chat Zee TV: How to Bring Traditional TV to Zee Chat
42 Zee channels have integrated the “Chat Zee TV” module:
- Live Streaming: Open any Zee TV program and watch the live commentary scroll on the right side of the screen;
- Voting and Interaction: Viewers can vote to determine the plot’s direction, with votes directly synced to the TV station’s backend;
- Chat in Small Window: Click the “Match Fan” button to automatically match you with a fellow viewer watching the same show for a one-on-one chat.
Zee Chat Room: Growing Your Community from 1:1 to Thousands
- Room types: Public (anyone can join), Social (must follow the host), Private (password-protected room);
- Microphone access: The host can allow up to 8 people to simultaneously video chat, while the rest of the audience can use text/voice comments;
- Community growth: For every friend you invite who stays for 5 minutes, the host and the friend each receive 50 Z-Coins, redeemable for cash.
Case study: In June, the official “Bollywood Nights” room reached a peak of 187,000 concurrent users, with comments flooding the screen at a rate of 300 per second.
Zee Chat Live: Win-Win Monetization for Streamers, Viewers & Platform
- Streamers: 70% commission on gifts, with daily quest rewards up to 5,000 Z-Coins.
- Viewers: Top up 1 RMB = 10 Z-Coins, which can be used to purchase a “Lucky Treasure Box” for an iPhone.
- Platform: Advertising CPMs of $5–7 USD, with brands able to place splash screens, barrage slogans, and AR stickers.
Official data: In Q2 2025, the average monthly income for streamers was $280 USD, with the top 100 streamers exceeding $5,000 USD per month.
Security and Privacy
- AI-powered risk control: 24/7 scanning for nudity, violence, and minors, with a false positive rate of <2%.
- Manual inspection: Dual review centers in India and Manila, responding to reports within 3 minutes.
- Privacy mode: One-click background blurring, voice change, and avatar customization are available, preventing users from taking screenshots or recording them (the system will disconnect the stream if it detects recording).
Fachat Comparison: Both are Video-Based Social Platforms. What are the Differences?
- User Distribution: Fachat’s user base is 70% East Asian, while Zee Chat’s is 60% South Asian and Middle Eastern.
- Functional Differences: Fachat focuses on local matchmaking, while Zee Chat emphasizes “TV + Community.”
- Revenue Model: Fachat hosts receive a 60% commission, lower than Zee Chat.
- Image Quality: Both support 1080p, but Zee Chat uses a more aggressive downscaling algorithm on weak networks.
- Monetization Barrier: Fachat requires 1,000 followers to unlock gifts, while Zee Chat requires 0 followers.
Advanced Gameplay: 10 Hidden Tricks and Officially Undisclosed Data
- “Invisible Mode” Microphone Access: Go to Settings → Privacy → Enable “Avatar Only” to allow others to see only your avatar.
- Subtitle Customization: Long-press the subtitle bar to adjust the color and size, a bonus for color-blind users.
- Room SEO: Add the hashtags #ZeeTV #Bollywood to your title to increase your chances of official recommendations by 43%.
- Multi-Camera Live Streaming: Directly enter the OBS streaming code into Zee Chat Live for professional directing.
- Bot Commands: Enter /rain 200 to airdrop 200 Z-Coins to the room.
- Cross-Room Linking: Hosts can enter /link @roomID to allow viewers in both rooms to link to each other.
- Gift Rain Easter Egg: Send 66 consecutive “rockets” to trigger a site-wide broadcast, tripling your audience.
- 24-Hour Limited-Time Badge: Top up any amount to receive a bonus, and receive a bonus the next day. Points disappear, maximizing scarcity.
- “Parent Guardian” mini-program: Parents can remotely view their children’s online time and chat history.
- Undisclosed official data: During peak traffic hours from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (IST), the average gift price increases by 18%.
Conclusion: Why You Need Zee Chat on the Home Screen in 2025
If you want to “watch TV, make friends, livestream, and earn pocket money” all in one app, Zee Chat is the only platform that seamlessly integrates all four functions. It utilizes TV shows as a natural traffic source, leveraging Zee Chat Video Call and Zee Chat Room to connect viewers, and then utilizes Zee Chat Live to enable anyone to start earning money in just 15 seconds. Compared to FaChat’s “local speed dating,” Zee Chat is more like a 24-hour online Bollywood carnival. Open the App Store and search for “Zee Chat” now to grab your first pot of gold!
FAQ
1. Can I use Zee Chat directly in China?
You can connect directly, but there may be occasional lag during peak hours. We recommend using an accelerator.
2. How do I withdraw Z-Coins?
Link to PayPal or Payoneer. The minimum deposit is 1,000 Z-Coins (approximately US$7) and will be credited to my account T+3.
3. What’s the maximum number of simultaneous video chats in a Zee Chat Room?
The room owner can set the limit to 2, 4, or 8 people on the microphone. Any more than that will automatically switch to audio.
4. Will my account be blocked?
Pornographic content, insults, or content targeting minors will result in a permanent ban. An inadvertent ban can be appealed via email, and the ban is generally lifted within 24 hours.
