The Smokie guides
Guides for meeting
other stoners.
Stoner friends, online smoke sessions, and the occasional munchies debate. A few things to read before your next hello.
Inside Smokie
Why choose Smokie for weed video chat?
A dedicated Android app, real-person matching, worldwide conversations, and a way to stay friends after the call. Now on the web too, with calls between both.
Meeting people
How to find stoner friends online
Find people you actually want to talk to again. Where to look, how to say hello, and how to turn a first chat into a friendship.
Choosing an app
Video chat apps for stoners: how the options compare
Compare Smokie, Omeweed, Smoke With Me, and Dope Vibes by chat format, device, age requirements, and free or paid features.
Starting a conversation
24 conversation starters for meeting other stoners
24 questions for a first video chat, a weed movie debate, or a wonderfully unnecessary high thought.
Using Smokie
Getting started with Smokie
Set up Smokie on Android, start a video chat, add friends, and understand filters and gems. Also learn how to join from your browser and meet Android users.
Smoke sessions
A virtual smoke session with good company
How to plan a virtual smoke session with a friend: video chat formats, music, munchies, stoner movie debates, and an easy way to arrange the next call.
Profiles and friends
A 420-friendly bio people can reply to
Eight 420-friendly profile bio examples under 100 characters, plus how to choose three interests and update your Smokie profile for making friends.
Inside Smokie
Meet the puppy on Smokie’s waiting screen
Meet Smokie’s interactive waiting characters. Hold the puppy to inhale, release for animated smoke, and tap High Thoughts while searching for a video match.
Choosing a video chat
Omegle and Chatroulette alternatives for stoners
What feels familiar about random video chat, what Smokie adds, and when a browser or group room is a better fit.
Meeting people
Smoke chat on your phone
From the first hello to a friend request: a closer look at meeting someone on Smokie.
Community and connection
The Global Cannabis Community: 256 Million People, Many Ways to Belong
How big is the cannabis community? Explore the latest UN estimate, what research says about stigma and loneliness, and what a welcoming 420-friendly space looks like.
Community and connection
What Makes a Cannabis Social App Feel Like a Real Community?
A cannabis social app needs more than random matches. Learn how profiles, repeat conversations, mutual friend requests, and personal controls support a community.
Community and connection
Cannabis Culture Around the World: Beyond the Stereotypes
Explore cannabis culture through conversations about Jamaica, Canada, and Germany, plus what research says about creativity, strain labels, and learning from others.
Community and connection
Why Weed Video Chat Can Fit a Quiet Night In
Want company without a big night out? Explore one-to-one weed video chat, what voice research shows, and how to choose a conversation that fits your evening.
Community and connection
How to Make 420-Friendly Friends When You Travel Solo
Meet cannabis-friendly people before, during, and after a solo trip, with practical conversation examples, ways to stay in touch, and clear limits on travel advice.
Community and connection
Cannabis-Friendly Dating: From a Shared Interest to Real Compatibility
Looking for 420-friendly dating? Learn what a shared cannabis interest can tell you, what it cannot, and how Smokie’s Swipe profiles can start a conversation.
Choosing a chat app
Smokie vs Omeweed: Weed Video Chat Compared
Smokie or Omeweed? Compare the Android app, browser access, friend requests, group rooms, and paid filters, with practical details and a real app screenshot.