How to Watch Netflix with Friends: 7 Netflix Watch Party Options

Want to watch Netflix with friends over long distances? It's easier than you'd think! If your friends all have Netflix subscriptions, you can host a streaming party using one of many free websites, apps, and browser extensions. These platforms all synchronize playback between all of your friends, and you'll even be able to chat while you watch. If your friends don't have Netflix subscriptions, you can use Discord instead. This wikiHow guide will teach you how to use the best free platforms for watching Netflix together with friends.

How to Have a Netflix Watch Party: Easy Free Options

Apps and browser extensions like Teleparty, Watch Netflix Together, Rave, Hearo, Scener, and MetaStream make it easy to have a Netflix watch party.
Each viewer will need to have their own Netflix subscription to use these services.
If you want to watch Netflix with people who don't have subscriptions, you can use Discord.

Method 1

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Using Teleparty

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Install the Teleparty browser extension. If you and your friends all have Netflix subscriptions (or you also want to watch Disney+, HBO, Hulu, or Amazon Prime), the Teleparty app is a great option for computers. You can use this extension in Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers. Everyone who is watching will need to install Teleparty.^{[1]
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- Go to teleparty.com.
- Click Install Teleparty at the top-right.
- Click Add to Chrome.
- Click Add Extension.
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Set up Teleparty. Everyone who wants to watch together should complete the initial Teleparty steps:^{[2]
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- Once the extension is installed, everyone will see a "Get started" page. Teleparty recommends pinning the extension to the browser toolbar, which you can do by clicking the puzzle piece icon and clicking the pushpin icon next to "Netflix Party is now Teleparty." Once finished, click Next.
- Click Accept & Proceed, and then Accept to agree to the terms.
- Select Netflix and any other streaming services you want to use and click Continue.
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Once the extension is ready, everyone should log in to their own Netflix accounts at netflix.com. If you’re not already logged in, click Sign In in the upper-right corner and log in with the username and password associated with your Netflix account.^{[3]
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Only one person will need to do this. Go to the show or movie you want to stream and click the Play button. Then, click pause quickly so you don't miss anything.
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Open the Teleparty extension and select Start the Party. Click the puzzle piece icon in your web browser. Then open the Teleparty extension. Click Start a Party. Only the host needs to do this.
- The host can also use the toggle switch to select "Only I have control" to retain control of the movie. If you want others to be able to pause, stop, or switch the movie, you can leave this switch off.
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Sign up or continue as a guest. If you want to sign up for Telepathy, click Sign Up. You can sign up using your Google or Apple account, or you can sign up with your email. If you would rather not sign up, click Continue as Guest.
The host can now click Click URL to copy the link, and then paste it into an email, message, or social media post. Once the other people click the link, they'll be added to the party.^{[4]
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Start watching together. Once people join, they'll be visible in the chat. Once the host clicks the Play button, the movie will begin and stream to everyone at once.
- Click the camera or microphone icon at the bottom of the screen to enable video or voice chat.
- To hide the chat, click the icon that resembles an arrow next to a line in the upper-left corner of the chat. You will still see a menu bar with Telepathy options to the right. Click the icon again to show the chat.

Method 2

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Using Watch Netflix Together

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Install Watch Netflix Together.^{[5]
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- Have everyone go to watchnetflixtogether.com in their Chrome web browser.
- Click Install the Chrome Extension.
- Click Add to Chrome
- Click Add extension.
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Log in to Netflix in your web browser. Everyone who wants to watch together will all need to log in to their own Netflix accounts in their browsers. Use the following steps to do so:
- Go to netflix.com in your Chrome web browser.
- Click Sign In in the upper-right corner.
- Sign in with your username and password.
Only the person who wants to start the watch party (the host) needs to complete this step. To open it, click the icon that resembles a puzzle piece in the upper-right corner of your web browser. Then click the Watch Netflix Together extension. It has a red “N” and a grey “T.”
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Click the Click to activate sidebar button. Again, just the host needs to do this. A sidebar will expand on the right side of your browser.
- If clicking this button doesn’t do anything, hover your mouse cursor on the right side of your web browser window. You’ll see a red strip pop out. Click the red strip to display the sidebar.
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Log in with your email. To do so, click Log in with email. Then enter your email. You will be asked if you want to receive a one-time password. Click the option to do so. Then you will need to check your email inbox. Retrieve the one-time passcode and enter it. Then log in.
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Click Create Session. The host should also complete this step. Once you click the button, you'll see a link that you can share with everyone who will be watching.^{[7]
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- You will be given the option to upgrade to premium to avoid interruptions. You can click Try Premium and select a subscription plan. If you don’t want to subscribe to premium, click Continue (with possible interruptions). You may receive interruptions during your viewing.
The host can now click Click to copy link to copy the link and then paste it into an email, message, or social media post. Once the other people click the link, they'll be added to the party.^{[8]
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Start watching a movie or show. The selected movie or show will stream to everyone at the same time. If people join late, they'll start where everyone else is.
- Party members can click the NT extension at the top-right corner of the browser to expand the sidebar at any time. This displays the chat feature, where they can chat about the movie.
- When the host wants to stop streaming, they can click End Session in the sidebar.

Method 3

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Using Discord

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Install the Discord desktop app. The best way to stream Netflix with friends who don't have Netflix subscriptions is to host a Discord screening from your own Netflix account. As the host, you'll need to install the Discord app for Windows or macOS to stream video, but other viewers can watch and chat from their browsers or in the mobile app.^{[9]
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- Most of the steps in this method only need to be performed by the person who will be streaming the movie from their own Netflix account. Everyone else will just need their own Discord account and be members of the same Discord server to watch the movie.
- The person streaming the movie to others will not be able to do so using Safari for macOS. You'll need to install either Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
- It's against Netflix's terms of use to share content from your subscription with others, including by streaming through Discord.^{[10]
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Disable hardware acceleration in your web browser. Only the party host needs to do this. Disabling hardware acceleration ensures that you won't see a black screen when trying to stream Netflix.^{[11]
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- Chrome: Click the three-dot (⋮) icon, go to Settings, and click System. Disable "Use graphics acceleration when available" and restart your browser.
- Microsoft Edge: Click the three-dot (•••) menu, go to Settings, and click the menu icon with three lines (☰). Click System and performance, followed by System, and then disable "Use hardware acceleration when available." Restart your browser.
- Firefox: Click the icon with three lines (☰) in the upper-right corner, and click Settings. Scroll down to the “Performance” header. Uncheck “Use recommended performance settings.” Uncheck “Use hardware acceleration when available.” Restart your browser.
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Open Netflix in your web browser. Now that you, the host, have disabled hardware acceleration, you won't have to worry about Discord showing a black screen. Start by logging in to your own Netflix account.
- You can navigate to the movie you want to stream, but there's no need to start it yet.
Select the Discord server you want to stream the movie on from the left panel. Other members of the server will be able to watch the movie with you.
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Select a voice channel. You can only share your screen in a voice channel. Click one of the channels with a speaker icon. If there is no one in the channel, a live call will be initiated automatically.
- If a live call is not initiated, click Join Voice in the middle of the screen.
- You need to have permission to share your screen in a live channel. If you do not have permission, contact the server administrator and ask for permission.
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Click the Share Screen icon. It’s the computer monitor icon with a curved arrow.
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Select your web browser. It’ll be listed below the Application tab at the top of the screen.
- If you subscribe to Discord Nitro, you can stream in FHD quality (1080p). If not, 720 will be the only quality you can select.
- If not already chosen, select Smoother Video from the Stream Quality menu before you continue.
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Open Netflix in your web browser and start the movie. When you view the Discord channel, you’ll see a window with your Netflix movie in it.^{[12]
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- If you switch away from your web browser, the stream will pause. Keep your browser up while streaming so you don't stop the movie.
- When you're ready to stop watching, hover the mouse cursor over the preview window and click the X at the bottom-right corner.

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Using Rave.io

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Install the Rave.io app. Unlike most of the other options, Rave.io offers apps for all major mobile and desktop platforms. If all of your friends have Netflix subscriptions, everyone can install the Rave.io app on their device and watch shows and movies in sync.
- You can install Rave.io from the Google Play Store for Android, the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
- To install Rave on your PC or Mac, go to rave.io and click the link for your operating system. Open the installation file in your Downloads folder and follow the prompts to install Rave.
- In addition to Netflix, you can also stream on Prime Video and Disney+, as well as with free apps like YouTube and your very own Google Drive. For the free services, nobody will need a subscription.
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Open Rave and create an account. Rave does require you to sign up for a free account, but there are no other charges. When everyone signs up, they'll be able to create their own custom usernames to represent them in the chat.
- You can create an account using your Facebook, X, Google, Apple, or VK account. To do so, click or tap one of the icons and follow the prompts to sign in to your account.
- You can also click or tap the option to create an account with an email address and follow the prompts to create an account with your email.
- Once you create an account, you will need to agree to the terms and conditions.
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Create a handle. You’ll need to create a unique username for Rave. Choose one of the selected options, or enter a username next to the “@” symbol.
- If your username isn’t already taken, you’ll see a button that says Looks good. Tap it to continue.
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Link your Netflix account to Rave. Everyone will need to select Netflix from the streaming platform list and log in to their accounts. To do so:
- Tap the plus icon (+) in the lower-right corner (mobile only).
- Click or tap the Netflix icon.
- Sign in to your Netflix account.
The host can now locate the show or movie they want to watch with friends. The movie will begin to play instantly, but you can pause it for now.
By default, watch parties are public. To make the viewing friends-only, the host can click Public in the right panel and select Private.
The link to the viewing party appears below the privacy on the right panel. Click the link to copy it, and send it to your friends using any email or messaging app. Once your friends are ready to watch, you can click Play to start the party.^{[13]
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Using Hearo

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Install Hearo on your phone or tablet. Hearo, which is available for Android, iPhone, and iPad, lets people with subscriptions watch Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount+, and more in unison.^{[14]
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- There is no PC or Mac app for Hearo.
- You can get the iPhone/iPad app from the Apple App Store, and the Android app from the Google Play Store.
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Open Hearo. When you open the app, you’ll be prompted to sign up for a Premium account. You can host a voice chat watch party for free with ads. You’ll need to subscribe to Premium to host a watch party with video chat.
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Change your username (optional). If you want to change your username, tap the icon with three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner, then enter a unique username next to “Name.” Tap the back arrow when you are done.
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Tap Start Party. It’s the green button in the upper-left corner. This starts your Netflix watch party.
It’s the icon with the capital red “N.” Everyone will need to be signed in to Netflix to watch the video together.
One person (the host) should then choose a video to watch. Start playing the movie or show, but click Pause so you don't miss anything.
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Share your Hearo link with your friends. To do so, tap the plus icon (+) at the bottom of the video playback screen, then tap the icon with a stack of papers to copy the link. Send the link to anyone you want to invite to your Netflix watch party.
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Join a party. If you have been invited to a watch party, open the Hearo app and tap Join at the top of the screen. Enter the watch party link you received from the host and tap Join.

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Using Scener

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Install the Scener Chrome browser extension. Scener is another free browser extension for watching Netflix with friends. You can also use Scener to join (but not host) parties that synchronize YouTube, Tubi, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Showtime in addition to Netflix.^{[15]
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- Go to scener.com/get in your Chrome browser.
- Everyone who wants to watch will need to have their own Netflix account.
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Create a Scener account. Everyone will need a Scener account to stream Netflix together. Use the following steps to create an account:
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- Click Host a watch party.
- Enter your name, email address, and age.
- Click Next.
- Enter a username and password.
- Select if you want to receive email alerts.
- Click Create account.
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Create a watch party. The person who wants to start the party can now open the browser extension, click Host a watch party at the top-right corner of Scener, and then click Start now. This opens the "Remote" on the right side of the screen, which you can use to control all aspects of the stream as you watch.
- Alternatively, you can schedule a party for later if you're not ready to watch. Just click Schedule for later to choose a time that works for everyone.
- If you want to use video chat while you watch, follow the on-screen instructions to enable your camera and microphone when prompted.
Only the host of the party will need to do this for now. Once you're signed in, you'll see the Netflix interface in the main window.
If it starts automatically, just pause it for now.
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Share the watch party. Now that you're all set, it's time to invite some friends! Click the icon that looks like a chain link next to the remote icon, then click Copy Link to copy the link to your clipboard. You can now send the copied link to your friends.
- If you have a Premium account, you can do voice and video chats during a watch party.
When your friends click or tap the link, they'll be taken right to the party!^{[17]
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Using MetaStream

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Install the MetaStream browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. MetaStream is a free, open-source option for watching Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and other streaming services with an unlimited number of friends.^{[18]
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- If you're using Chrome, Edge, or another Chromium-based browser, you can get the plugin from the Chrome Web Store. Click Add to Chrome and then Add extension.
- The Firefox add-on is available from the Firefox Add-on Store.
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Go to app.getmetastream.com (host only). Once everyone has the extension, the person hosting the party can now visit MetaStream's website to get started.
- MetaStream requires the use of third-party cookies to work in your browser.
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Enter a display name and click Get Started. Each person in your watch party will be able to create their own unique name. This name will represent you in the watch party chat.
- You can also select a language on this page.
It's at the top-left corner of the page.
A list of supported streaming services will appear.
Once you select Netflix, click Continue to www.netflix.com and log in to your Netflix account.
If the movie or show starts playing automatically, click the pause button to stop it for now.
If you don't see it, click the puzzle piece icon at the top-right corner to show your browser extensions. This adds the movie or show to your watch queue in Metastream.
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Send the streaming link to friends. Now that you've started a session, it's time to invite friends. Here's how:
- Click Invite at the top-right.
- Choose whether to make the party public or private. If you don't want to have to approve each person who joins, you can make it Public and then only invite the people you want to attend.
- Click the Copy button to save the URL to your clipboard.
- Click the X at the top of the "Session" screen to close the settings.
- Send the link to friends using email, text, or any other method.
Your Netflix streaming party is now ready! Your friends can click the link you've sent them, create their own screen names, and join the party!^{[19]
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