Although Discord is famous for its game streaming feature, it's also a good choice for those who want to enjoy movie nights with friends online. By streaming Prime Video on Discord, we can enjoy a wonderful movie moment with our friends in the distance. But it's not as easy as it seems.
Whether you're trying to stream Amazon Prime on Discord for a long-distance date or a community watch party, you aren't just fighting a laggy connection—you're fighting DRM. Don't worry, I will explain how to stream Prime Video on Discord with a step-by-step tutorial in this post. Also, I'll introduce a workaround that can ensure Prime Video stream on Discord 100% smooth and without a black screen.
Quick Guide:
✅ To stream Prime Video on Discord, just disable Hardware Acceleration and add Firefox browser as a Game. (Jump to Section 2 to check detailed steps)
Why Does Amazon Prime Show a Black Screen on Discord?
Can you stream Prime Video on Discord? Of course, yes, but sometimes the screen is black because of DRM.
Amazon uses DRM (like Widevine) to prevent unauthorized recording and distribution of its content. When we try to screen-share Prime Video on Discord, we aren't just sharing a window. We're actually attempting to capture an encrypted video stream. That's why we will stream a black screen sometimes.
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When Discord tries to "see" the video, the DRM recognizes it as a recording attempt and triggers a blackout.
5-Step Guide to Stream Amazon Prime on Discord
Don't worry. By turning off "GPU Acceleration" (don't allow your GPU to do graphicaltasks), the black screen is not a problem anymore. Follow the 5 steps in this section to learn how to stream Prime Video on Discord.
NOTE: However, because of the lack of a GPU, the video may lag. If you want to stream Amazon Prime Video on Discord smoothly, in original quality without a black screen, jump to Section 5.
Step 1: Adjust Your Browser Settings
First, open your browser (I highly recommend Firefox, but Chrome and Edge work if configured correctly).
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For Chrome/Edge:
- Go to Settings
- Find System and toggle off "Use graphics acceleration when available."
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For Firefox:
- Go to Settings > General > Performance
- Uncheck "Use recommended performance settings."
- Uncheck "Use hardware acceleration when available."
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I've noticed a 22% increase in success reports on online communities like Reddit when users simply switch to a "Non-Chromium" browser.
While Chrome is great for daily browsing, its tight integration with Google's latest DRM updates makes it the hardest place to watch Amazon Prime on Discord without issues.
Step 2: Configure Discord's Feature
Open Discord and head to User Settings (the gear icon) > App Settings > Advanced > turn off Hardware Acceleration. You need to restart Discord after setting it.
According to Discord’s 2025 technical documentation, this allows the app to use software-based encoding, which is much more "DRM-friendly" for screen sharing.
Step 3: Add Your Browser as a "Registered Game"
Discord’s standard "Screen Share" often fails with streaming sites.
- Keep your browser open with Amazon Prime Video loaded.
- In Discord, go to User Settings > Activity Settings > Registered Games.
- Click "Add it!" and select your browser from the dropdown.
- This tells Discord to treat your browser as an active application. So it can provide a more stable stream than a simple window share.
If the setting is okay, the Registered Games page should look like this:
Step 4: Start the Stream in Your Voice Channel
Once added, you'll see a small monitor icon next to the browser name in your game status. Click that, or join your target voice channel and click the "Share Your Screen" button.
Choose the specific Browser Window as Applications. Never share your "Entire Screen," as this almost always triggers a black screen due to OS-level privacy protections.
Step 5: Optimize Resolution and Frame Rate
Now it's all done! That's how to stream Prime Video on Discord. Share your online watch party with friends. (If you have Discord Nitro, you can choose to boost your stream to 1080p or even 4K at 60fps.)
However, for streaming Amazon Prime on Discord without lag, I usually recommend 720p/30fps for standard users. In my experience, this provides the most stable "Watch Party" environment for groups of 5 or more.
Firefox vs. Chrome: Which Browser Wins for Watch Parties on Discord?
Not all browsers perform the same when we stream Prime Video on Discord. Since 2025, Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave) have implemented stricter "Verified Media Paths." Sometimes, the answer to "Can you stream Prime Video on Discord?" depends on the browser we use:
| Feature | 🥇Firefox | 🥈Google Chrome | 🥉 Microsoft Edge |
| Success Rate | 98% | 70% | 60% |
| DRM Handling | Highly Effective | Moderate | Strict |
| Resource Usage | Moderate | High | Extremely High |
| Setup Difficulty | Low | Medium | Medium |
Firefox remains the "Winner" of streaming Prime Video on Discord. It handles DRM at a browser level, instead of deep-linking into Windows/macOS security layers as aggressively as Chrome does.
Can You Stream Amazon Prime on Discord Mobile?
Quick Guide to Mobile Streaming:
- Direct App Sharing: Does not work due to hardware-level DRM.
- Mobile Browser Workaround: Low success rate, frequent "black screen" issues.
- Best Alternative: Use a desktop browser with hardware acceleration disabled.
Unlike desktop browsers, the Amazon Prime Video app on iOS and Android uses OS-level encryption that is almost impossible to bypass via Discord's mobile app. If you try to screen share directly from your phone, your friends will see a black screen 99.9% of the time.
If you must use your mobile device, don't use the Prime Video app. Instead, log in to Amazon Prime via a mobile browser (like Safari or Chrome) and try sharing your screen from there. However, be prepared for significant lag and lower frame rates. For a stable watch party, the desktop is still king.
Or, there is another method to help you stream Prime Video on Discord on both PC and mobile devices as you like: Save Prime Video titles into MP4 video files (DRM-free) in advance.
Save Prime Video to MP4: Stream Prime Video on Discord Without Limits
Sometimes, we bend over backward, tweaking every possible setting, only to end up with shared videos that are laggy and blurry—or worse, plagued by persistent black screens. Don't worry, there's a much easier and more effective way to stream Prime Video on Discord: stream the local MP4 video files.
We can use KeepStreams for Prime Video to download videos from Amazon and save them on our mobile phone, Windows PC, or Mac. Play the downloaded titles and share the screen on Discord with friends. Without the bother of DRM, the video is smooth, 1080p high-quality, and without a black screen.
Most "watch party" hosts prefer using local files over live browser streaming to ensure a smooth experience for their audience. It's very easy to download from Prime Video with KeepStreams:
Step1
Find Prime Video in VIP Services
Step2
Log in to Amazon and Play a Video
Step3
Set download options and Download Now
That's all! You can get the titles in a compatible MP4 format, and save the Prime Video titles forever in this way. Play the downloads locally, and follow the steps in Section 2 to share the screen with audiences on Discord.
FAQs
Q1. Does everyone in the Discord call need an Amazon Prime account?
A1. No. Only the person hosting the Amazon Prime Video Discord stream needs an active subscription. However, remember that "public" broadcasting of copyrighted content can be a grey area—keep your watch parties private and non-commercial.
Q2. Why is there audio but no video when I screenshare Prime Video?
A2. This is the classic symptom of Hardware Acceleration being active. Re-check both your Browser and Discord "Advanced" settings. If that fails, try the "Registered Games" method mentioned in Step 3.
Q3. How to screen share Prime Video on Discord without lag?
A3. Lower your Discord stream settings to 720p/30fps. Even if you have Nitro, uploading a high-bitrate 4K stream can cause massive latency for your viewers with slower internet. Or, you can use KeepStreams for Prime Video to download the video, and directly stream the local video in order to avoid buffering brought by unstable Internet.
Q4. Can I stream Amazon Prime on Discord through a VPN?
A4. Yes, but it's tricky. Amazon is notoriously good at blocking VPNs. If you're using one, ensure it's active before you open your browser to avoid a "proxy detected" error.
Conclusion
How to stream Prime Video on Discord should never be a problem. By doing a little setting on our browser and the Discord app, we can successfully stream Prime Video with friends!
Whether you choose to fine-tune your browser settings to bypass the Amazon Prime black screen, or opt for the "freedom" of offline files with tools like KeepStreams, the goal is the same: connecting with friends over great stories. But remember, do not stream Prime Video on Discord for commercial purposes, which is illegal.
For further reading:
- 10 Methods to save Prime Video offline
- How to download Prime Video on PC
- How to download Prime Video on Mac
- How to manage a Prime Video subscription to save money?
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