Talk to strangers on video from Ireland
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Whether you're in Dublin, Cork, Galway or somewhere with more sheep than signal, momos lets you start a random face-to-face chat with another adult straight from your browser. No charge, adults only, and your Google account is the whole sign-up.
momos is a newer site in Ireland, so it won't pretend to have half the country online. It matches you within Europe first, which includes your neighbors in the UK, and then anyone in the world. Here's how timing, settings and manners work from this side of the Irish Sea.
Free. 18+. Opens in any modern browser.
Irish time, summer and winter
Ireland is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) from late March to late October, the same clock as the UK. The busiest stretch for random chat is usually 8 p.m. to midnight, later at weekends.
At 9 p.m. in Dublin it's mid-afternoon in New York and Boston, so many global matches then are Americans winding down their workday, alongside people in continental Europe who are an hour ahead of you.
You're matched with Europe first
momos puts Ireland in its Europe region together with the UK. It picks up your location from the clock setting on your device, tries that region, and goes global if nobody's free after a few seconds.
Because momos only recently reached Ireland, most of your matches will likely be from outside Ireland for a while. That's the honest picture.
Two match settings, two different nights
"My country"
Holds out for someone in Ireland. Good if you want a local accent, but be ready to wait.
"Worldwide (my region first)"
The default. Europe first, then anyone online, so you're almost never left waiting long.
Check your time zone
If your laptop is set to a different time zone, momos may think you're somewhere else. Set it to Dublin in your system settings.
English, Irish and the accents in between
English is what most of your calls will run on, but don't be shy about a "dia duit" if you speak Irish. You may well find someone who answers in kind. Matches from mainland Europe often speak English as a second language, so slow down a touch and skip the heavy slang until you know they follow.
A clean picture over Irish broadband
- Rural lines can struggle in the evening. Sit near the router or plug in a laptop with a cable.
- On mobile data, check your allowance. Video uses a lot.
- Put the light in front of you, not behind. A bright window at your back turns you into a silhouette.
- If the camera stays black, allow camera and microphone access in the browser's site settings.
Craic, with manners
- Open with a hello. Banter lands better once you've said hi.
- Teasing is part of the fun here, but people from elsewhere may not read it the same way. Watch their reaction.
- Keep it clothed and on camera. Automated checks may end calls showing nudity or no face.
- Don't hand out your Instagram, phone number or address to someone you met five minutes ago.
- Report or block anyone who makes you uncomfortable. It's one tap, any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is momos a good replacement for Omegle in Ireland?
Omegle went offline in November 2023. momos offers random video chat with strangers too, but you need to be 18 or older and sign in with Google.
Will I mostly meet Irish people?
Not yet. momos is newer in Ireland, so most matches come from the UK, the rest of Europe or further away.
Does momos work on an iPhone?
It does, through Safari or Chrome rather than an app. Allow camera and mic when the browser asks.
Is anything I say on camera saved?
momos doesn't capture or store audio or video. The other person might be screen-recording, so act as if what you show might be seen again.
Can I add someone I liked chatting with?
Yes. Once a call ends you can friend that person and pick the conversation up by message another day; match history lists recent people.
Is it free?
Video chat costs nothing. Coins are an optional virtual currency for extras like gifts, and you can earn them through daily streaks and inviting friends.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.