How To Get More Dates With Video Prompts On Hinge

Hinge video prompts let you record an up-to-30-second video response to a prompt of your choice. The feature gives potential matches a chance to see your personality, hear your voice, and get a sense of your mannerisms before matching.

When Hinge launched the feature, they found that more than half of users considered mannerisms the most intriguing part of watching a potential match's video. Hearing someone's voice and getting a glimpse of their environment also ranked high.

Your video prompt appears separately in your profile and won't replace any of your existing written prompt answers.

These two features work differently, so it's important to understand the distinction.

Regular Hinge Videos occupy one or more of the 6 spots in your photo lineup. You can upload them from your camera roll, Facebook, or Instagram.

Hinge Video Prompts must be recorded directly in the app. A specific prompt is paired with your video and displays on screen as it plays. They appear in a dedicated section rather than taking up photo slots.

Examples of video-first prompts on Hinge include:

• Let me teach you how to
• My review of
• Things I own that just make sense
• A friend’s review of me
• Put a finger down if
• Quick story time
• Hi from me and my pet
• Can we talk about
• Rate my fit
• I’m a 10 but
• Cook with me
• Something that’s special to me
• A daily essential

You're not limited to these options—you can also use any of the regular Hinge prompts for your video response.

The process is very similar to adding a Hinge voice prompt. 

To add a Hinge video prompt to your profile:

1. Tap the profile icon
2. Tap Edit Profile
3. In the Video Prompt section, tap Select a Prompt
4. If prompted, grant permission for the app to access both your camera and your microphone
5. Tap the prompt on the lower portion of the screen to bring up the menu
6. Select the prompt you’d like to use
7. Tap the button to begin and stop recording 
8. Tap Redo if you want to re-record or the purple > if you want to use it
9. Make any changes you want via the Edit Video screen
10.  To mute the audio in your Hinge video, tap the sound icon in the upper left corner
11. Tap Done to add the Hinge video prompt to your profile, or tap Replace Video if you want to start over

Your video prompt will now be displayed with the rest of the content in your Hinge profile.

Video adds authenticity and personality that photos and text can't match. But like any profile element, it works best with a strategic approach.

#1: Choose With Your Ideal Match in Mind

Think about who you want to attract and select a prompt that showcases relevant qualities or interests.

If your ideal match is adventurous and outdoorsy, record yourself during an outdoor activity rather than sitting in a room talking about it. The next time you're hiking or kayaking, open Hinge and record a video for prompts like "My happy place," "I go crazy for," or "Typical Sunday."

If you want someone who shares your love of books, film yourself at your favorite bookstore or showing off recent reads. Prompts like "I wind down by" or "I geek out on" work well for hobbies.

You have 30 seconds maximum, so focus on one specific interest or hobby you'd like to share with a match.

#2: Show Attractive Qualities Through Subtext

Hinge attracts serious relationship seekers, so traits like loyalty, responsibility, and stability matter. But writing "I'm loyal and responsible" isn't compelling. Video lets you demonstrate these qualities instead.

The "Hi from me and my pet" prompt communicates all three traits—pet ownership requires them. Plus, your adorable dog makes an easy conversation starter.

Not a pet owner? Show off other relationship-ready qualities. Use "Unusual skills" to give a quick tour of a DIY project around your house. Choose "Let me teach you how to" or "Something that's special to me" and record yourself preparing a dish for Sunday family dinner.

The key is planning what qualities you want to convey, then choosing a prompt and setting that demonstrates them naturally.

#3: Be Spontaneous, Not Rehearsed

Your video should feel natural and genuine. Think about what you want to say beforehand, but don't script it word-for-word.

Sounding rehearsed—or worse, like you're reading cue cards—undermines the authenticity that makes video effective in the first place.

Hinge lets you re-record as many times as you want, though it doesn't save previous takes. Your second or third attempt will likely be your best, hitting the sweet spot between prepared and natural.

Want more Hinge video advice? Check out these 7 tips for making your Hinge videos the best they can be!