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: Support one-click login via email, Google, and Apple accounts.
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 over 90% 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.
According to Zee Chat’s own promotional materials, 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.
Fachat Comparison: Both are Video-Based Social Platforms. What are the Differences?
| Aspect | Fachat | Zee Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Type | Video-based 1v1 chat social platform | Video-based social platform |
| User Distribution | 70% east Asian users | 60% South Asian & Middle Eastern users |
| Main Focus | Local matchmaking | “TV + Community” experience |
| Revenue Model | Hosts receive 60% commission (lower) | Hosts receive 60% commission (higher than Fachat) |
| Image Quality | Supports 1080p | Supports 1080p but uses more aggressive downscaling on weak networks |
| Monetization Barrier | Requires 1,000 followers to unlock gifts | Requires 0 followers to unlock gifts |
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%.
Why You Need Zee Chat on the Home Screen
If you want to explore TV, social connections, livestreaming, and potential monetization in one app, Zee Chat combines these features in a single platform. It utilizes TV shows as a natural traffic source, uses Zee Chat Video Call and Zee Chat Room for connecting viewers, and offers Zee Chat Live as a way to explore monetization opportunities. Compared to Fachat’s “local speed dating,” Zee Chat is more like a 24-hour online Bollywood carnival, providing a continuous, entertainment-focused social experience. Users can find Zee Chat on the App Store, though results may vary depending on region and device.
FAQs
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.
