Watch Hulu Together with Friends
Host free Hulu watch parties for The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and everything on Hulu. The SyncUp browser extension keeps everyone in sync within about 200ms.
Free for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave
- Free to use
- No account required
- Unlimited watch parties
- Everyone uses their own accountSyncUp syncs timing only. It never restreams the video.
- Desktop browser neededPhones cannot run extensions. YouTube rooms work there.
- Pick a title everyone can openHulu libraries differ by country, so check before movie night.
How to Watch Hulu Together
Set up once, then it is two clicks.
- 01
Install the Extension
Get the free SyncUp extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Brave. Usually takes under a minute.
- 02
Create a Room
Visit SyncUp and create a free watch party room. Share the room code with your friends.
- 03
Start Watching
Navigate to your streaming service and start a video. Playback syncs across everyone in the room.
How SyncUp Works with Hulu
SyncUp natively supports YouTube, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and thousands of HTML5 video sites - no extension needed. For streaming services like Hulu, our free browser extension enables synchronized playback. Each person needs their own Hulu subscription.
With the extension
Subscription services with DRM
Works instantly
No extension required for these platforms
Why Choose SyncUp for Hulu
SyncUp makes watching Hulu together straightforward and free. Here's how it works:
| Feature | SyncUp | Teleparty |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile support | Yes | Premium only |
| Voice chat | Yes | Premium only |
| Core features free | Yes | Premium only |
Sub-second Sync
Play, pause, and seek actions sync within 200ms via WebSocket. Occasional drift can happen on longer sessions, but a quick resync fixes it.
No Participant Limits
Invite as many people as you want. We've tested rooms with 50+ viewers without issues.
Your Video Quality
SyncUp syncs playback timing only - video streams directly from the source at whatever quality you choose.
Quick Setup
Install the extension once (takes about a minute), then create watch parties with a couple clicks.
Watching Hulu together, in detail
Hulu still has its own Watch Party (with real limits)
Worth being upfront about this one: Hulu kept its native Watch Party feature where most services dropped theirs (Amazon Prime in April 2024, Disney+ in September 2023). It does work. But it comes with a stack of requirements. Last verified: May 2026, it is limited to:
- Ad-free ("No Ads") subscribers only, not the ad-supported plan
- Accounts marked 18+
- A desktop web browser (no mobile app support)
- Up to 8 people per party
- The United States only
If you and everyone you are watching with have ad-free Hulu in the US and there are eight or fewer of you, the built-in feature is genuinely fine. There is no reason to add a tool you do not need.
Where SyncUp helps instead
SyncUp is useful for the cases Hulu's feature leaves out: friends on the cheaper ad-supported plan, groups larger than eight (free rooms hold 5, and Plus lifts that), or sessions where you want to mix in a YouTube clip or another service in the same room. It works through the free browser extension, syncs play, pause, and seek within about 200ms, and never shares accounts or streams. Everyone still signs in with their own Hulu subscription.
Hulu Watch Party FAQ
SyncUp is built by one developer. Anything missing here, just ask.
Contact the developerHow do I watch Hulu together with friends?
Install the free SyncUp browser extension, create a watch party room, and share the room code. Everyone with the extension installed stays in sync within about 200ms. Each viewer needs their own Hulu subscription.
Is watching Hulu together on SyncUp free?
Yes. SyncUp and the browser extension are free. Free rooms hold up to 5 people; the optional Plus plan ($3.99/month) lifts the cap to 50 for everyone in the room. You'll still need your own Hulu subscription for the content.
Do I need a browser extension for Hulu watch parties?
Yes. Hulu uses DRM-protected playback, so the SyncUp extension is required to sync video events. It is free and installs in under a minute on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Brave.
Can I watch Hulu together on mobile?
Hulu watch parties require a desktop browser because mobile browsers don't support extensions. SyncUp does work on mobile for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music without any extension.
Does Hulu's account sharing policy affect SyncUp?
SyncUp doesn't share Hulu accounts or streams. Each viewer signs in with their own Hulu account, so you're not violating any sharing policy. SyncUp only syncs playback events between viewers.
Can I watch Hulu live TV and sports together?
On-demand Hulu titles sync reliably through the extension. Hulu Live TV is also DRM-protected and works the same way, though live content already plays in real time, so there's less to keep aligned beyond pauses.
Ready to Watch Hulu Together?
Install the free extension and you can start a Hulu watch party in a few minutes.