In Summary
- Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services out there with a collection of some of the best Movies and TV shows.
- But did you know that you can binge-watch Netflix with friends effortlessly despite not being together physically?
- We will have a detailed look at some of the best methods for watching Netflix with Friends.
Streaming your favorite movies and TV shows on Netflix is a great way to spend time with friends, but what if you could watch them together while also getting feedback from others?
Yes! You can enjoy all that wholesome content with your friends without leaving the comfort of home and yet share your thoughts/reactions with your friends in real-time.
Now you may be wondering, how can I watch Netflix with my friends? Well, there are many ways to enjoy Netflix with friends; let us take a look at some of those ways in detail.
Table of Contents
1. Teleparty
One of the best ways to watch Netflix with friends is the Netflix Teleparty extension (formerly known as Netflix Party).
You and your friends simply need to download the extension, add it to Google Chrome, and join the party. And you’ll be able to watch your favorite Netflix movies and TV shows together with your friends.
Besides Netflix, you can also watch Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, HULU, and HBO with your friends. Well, how cool is that?
2. Kast
Kast is a great teleparty alternative to watch Netflix with friends for a healthy experience. Instead of adding an extension to your browser, you can simply download the desktop version of Kast and install it on your Windows computer.
The one who has an active Netflix subscription needs to start the stream, and then the others can quickly join the party and have fun.
However, the app contains ads, and if that bothers you, you can simply upgrade to the premium version of Kast, which costs $4.99/month. Additional benefits of the premium subscription include better video quality and exclusive emojis when chatting.
3. Metastream
The following method for binge-watching Netflix with friends is Metastream. Just like Teleparty, Metastream works in the browser but has a few tricks up its sleeve.
First, while Teleparty only works with Google Chrome, Metastream also works with one of the most popular browsers – Mozilla Firefox. Second, in addition to Netflix, it also includes many popular streaming services like YouTube, Crunchyroll, and more.
Moreover, the Video Queuing feature lets you queue up videos for a seamless binge-watching experience.
4. Squad for Web
Squad for the Web is another alternative to enjoy Netflix with friends, but the most exciting thing about it is the acquisition of Twitter. Yes, you read correctly; Twitter has actually acquired Squad for the web.
Now that that’s cleared up let us focus on the browser extension because that’s the most important one. Like most of the apps on this list, this one works as an extension for Google Chrome, but it’s more fun.
While other apps on the list allow group members to chat while watching Netflix, Squad also offers video and voice calling to enhance your experience.
Up to 9 people can join a single party and have a blast.
5. Vemos
Vemos is one of the most reliable sources to enjoy Netflix with friends and can be used on any Windows/macOS device with Google Chrome.
After successfully adding the extension to your browser, simply navigate to Netflix.com and log in with your credentials. Then launch the Vemos widget and ask your friends to join the party.
Now you can easily watch your favorite shows/movies on Netflix TV with your friends.
6. Scener
While all of the above methods are excellent, probably the best extension to enjoy Netflix with friends is to use Scener. First of all, unlike most of the apps on the list, this application is free to download and install, and that is undoubtedly a trick up its sleeve.
Second, Scener supports the most popular streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HULU, HBO Max, YouTube, Disney+, and many more. You name it, and Scener supports it.
Using it is no problem either; just add the extension to Google Chrome, and you are ready to go.
7. Using Social Media (iMessage, Telegram, Whatsapp, Signal)
Let us say your friends do not want to add extensions to their browsers or hate using Google Chrome because it is very resource-intensive.
In both cases, you can resort to one of the most potent weapons on the Internet – social media.
What do I mean by that? Let me put it a little more directly. If you and your friends have an active Netflix subscription, you can create a group based on your preferences on any social media platform like iMessage, Telegram, or Whatsapp.
Then everyone in the group can discuss and start a particular movie or show ( TV ) at the exact same time and interact via the messaging app while watching Netflix.
Yes, I know it’s not the easiest method, but you really can not complain when it works.
8. Watch Netflix with friends on Zoom
Since the Covid 19 pandemic hit the world, everything has shifted to online means of communication. Over time, video conferencing programs like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams emerged. Students use them to attend lectures, and many also use them for office meetings.
But what if I told you that you could also use Zoom to Netflix and chill with friends? Sounds fun, right? Let us take a look at how you can use Zoom to enjoy Netflix with friends.
When you try to share your screen with Zoom and start a movie or series on Netflix, you will first see a blank black screen with only sound playing in the background. But, do not worry, because you can quickly fix this with the following steps.
Steps to Watch Netflix With Friends Using Zoom Without Black Screen
- Open your preferred browser (Preferably Google Chrome or Firefox) and navigate to settings.
- Here search for Hardware Acceleration and disable it.
- Once done, navigate to Netflix.com and log in with your credentials.
- After that is done, simply start a Zoom meeting, share the screen with your friends and start enjoying yourself with them while retaining all Zooom functionalities like Video or Voice chat and more.
Facing Audio issues when sharing Netflix with friends using Zoom? If yes, click on the three dots in the sharing screen menu and choose Share Computer Audio option from the drop-down list.
Watch Netflix with Friends Effortlessly
Using the methods described above, you can effortlessly watch Netflix with friends and spend an unforgettable time with them.
Let us know in the comments below if you found this article helpful and successfully streamed Netflix with your friends.
FAQs About Watching Netflix With Friends
2. Will my Netflix account gets banned if I use the mentioned methods?
The answer to this question is a bit tricky, because as of now, following these methods will not affect your Netflix account. But please try it at your own risk, because neither Techpp nor I am responsible if your Netflix account gets suspended.
3. How to add an extension to Google Chrome?
Most of the methods mentioned in this article require you to add an extension to your internet browser in order to enjoy Netflix. Well, this is a pretty straightforward process; let us take a look at it.
- Launch Google Chrome and visit the Chrome web store page.
- Here, search for your preferred extension and click on the add option.
- Now, you will see an add extension button towards the upper right corner of your screen; click on it.
- Once clicked, it will successfully add the extension on the Chrome web store.
4. Can I watch Friends on Netflix with my buddies using these methods?
In any case, you can use these methods we shared above to watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S on Netflix with ease. In fact, not only FRIENDS, but you can watch any movie/ TV show on Netflix using the method we shared and have fun.
5. Can you watch Netflix with friends on Oculus Quest?
While Quest, Quest 2, and other Oculus VR headsets have Netflix apps, it's not possible to watch Netflix shows and movies with friends virtually. The next best option is to install an app like Bigscreen VR which will let you stream your personal content (or any content you own and have locally) to all your friends with Oculus VR headsets.
6. How to have a watch party on Amazon Prime?
Amazon Watch Party is currently only available for the desktop version of Amazon Prime Video and is only supported by desktop browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Safari and Internet Explorer are not yet supported. Also, the Watch Party only works if all participants have a Prime subscription.
To get started, everyone should visit the official website on their desktop browsers. Then open the movie or TV show you want to watch together. On the title page of movies, you will find the option "Watch Party", which you can click on. Choose the chat room name and click on "Create Watch Party". Now you have the option to share the Watch link with up to 100 people.