Watch Netflix Together with Friends
Host free Netflix watch parties with friends anywhere in the world. 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 openNetflix libraries differ by country, so check before movie night.
How to Watch Netflix 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 Netflix
SyncUp natively supports YouTube, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and thousands of HTML5 video sites - no extension needed. For streaming services like Netflix, our free browser extension enables synchronized playback. Each person needs their own Netflix subscription.
With the extension
Subscription services with DRM
Works instantly
No extension required for these platforms
Why Choose SyncUp for Netflix
SyncUp makes watching Netflix 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 Netflix together, in detail
Netflix has never had a built-in watch party
Netflix has never shipped its own watch-together feature, so people reach for a third-party tool. The common one is Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party), a browser extension that syncs Netflix and chats over text. For a lot of Netflix nights, Teleparty is genuinely fine: it is free, and a Premium tier adds video chat on top. Last verified: May 2026.
SyncUp takes a different approach. It syncs play, pause, and seek within about 200ms over a WebSocket connection, with no Premium upsell gating the basic experience. It also handles YouTube, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music without any extension at all, so the same room can jump from a Netflix episode to a YouTube clip. If you want a closer comparison, the Teleparty alternative page lays out the tradeoffs.
What to know before your Netflix night
- Everyone needs their own Netflix subscription. SyncUp syncs timing only, it never re-streams or compresses the video.
- It is desktop-only, since the browser extension runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. Mobile browsers do not support extensions.
- Profiles and regional libraries are per-account, so a title in one country may not appear for a friend in another. Pick something everyone can actually open first.
How do I watch Netflix together with friends?
Install the free SyncUp browser extension, then create a watch party room. Share the room code with your friends, and everyone's playback stays in sync within about 200ms. Each person needs their own Netflix subscription.
Is watching Netflix together on SyncUp free?
Yes. SyncUp and the browser extension are free to use. Free rooms hold up to 5 people, and there's an optional Plus plan for bigger groups. You'll still need your own Netflix subscription for the content.
Do I need a browser extension to watch Netflix together?
Yes, the SyncUp browser extension is required for Netflix watch parties. The extension enables video synchronization on streaming services. It's free and takes less than a minute to install.
Does SyncUp work with a standard Netflix subscription?
Yes! SyncUp works with any Netflix subscription tier. Each person watching needs their own Netflix account.
Can I watch Netflix together on mobile?
Netflix watch parties currently require a desktop browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Brave) because mobile browsers don't support extensions. However, SyncUp works on mobile for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and other free content.
How does Netflix synchronization work?
The SyncUp extension detects the video player on Netflix and keeps everyone's playback in sync. When anyone plays, pauses, or seeks, all viewers update automatically.
Ready to Watch Netflix Together?
Install the free extension and you can start a Netflix watch party in a few minutes.