Minimum age according to Terms of Use: 18+

What is OmeTV?

OmeTV is a random video chat platform that connects users from around the world via webcam and microphone. It works through a mobile app or website and is often used as a replacement for Omegle, which was shut down due to widespread abuse. Itappeals to teens because it allows anonymous conversations with strangers—no registration required.

What parents should watch out for:

Exposure to inappropriate content
Users may encounter explicit or disturbing material during chats. While rules exist, moderation is limited and often ineffective.

Anonymity and lack of oversight
No account or identity verification is needed to use OmeTV. This anonymity makes it difficult to trace users and allows inappropriate behavior to go unchecked.

Contact with predators
There have been numerous reports of predators using platforms like OmeTV to find minors, often trying to lure them onto other messaging apps.

Fake identities and manipulation
Users can hide their real appearance or identity, which enables deception and abuse—especially harmful to younger, trusting users.

Key technical concerns:

• Random chat connections with global users
• No registration or login required
• No parental controls or filters
• Weak or delayed content moderation

Advice for parents:

Talk about the risks of anonymous video chatting
Help children understand that chatting with strangers on camera is dangerous and can lead to exposure to harmful behavior or content.

Set clear internet usage boundaries
Agree on which apps are allowed and under what conditions. Emphasize why platforms like OmeTV are unsafe for minors.

Use parental controls where possible
Monitor online activity and block unsafe apps through device settings or third-party tools.

Foster open communication
Encourage children to tell you if something makes them uncomfortable or scared—without fear of being punished.

Additional support and reporting:

• Helpline: 0800 200 880
• Report illegal content: www.netpatrola.rs
• Suspected online abuse: Contact the police
• Remove explicit photos: www.ncii.csi.org.rs
• More resources: www.cnzd.rs
• Free psychological and legal support: kontakt@cnzd.rs