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Netflix Party | Host a Netflix Watch Party While Still Maintaining Social Distance

  • Last updated on 2022-03-23
  • By Jessie
Summary: Cinemas have been closed for a long time and reopening is also not likely to happen anytime soon, so how do we enjoy our favorite blockbusters together with friends without having to sit together? Well in the past, that might be not possible, but now with the Netflix party chrome extension, that is no longer a problem. Find out in this article about how to watch your favorite movies from Netflix together with your friends without having to actually sit next to them.

Maintaining social distance is one of the most critical moves to keep ourselves safe during the COVID-19 pandemic which is not likely to disappear anytime soon. While staying at home, we certainly can entertain by streaming blockbuster movies on streaming services like Netflix, with family members. But what about our friends out there? With cinemas being closed the reopening not likely to happen, how do we enjoy a movie or TV Show together with friends without having to actually hang out with them? Well, Netflix Party is here to solve that problem.

Table of contents>

  • Section 1. What Netflix Party/Teleparty Is
  • Section 2. How to Use Netflix Party/Teleparty
    • 2.1 Install Netflix Party/Teleparty
    • 2.2 Pin Netflix Party to Browser Toolbar
    • 2.3 Start a Netflix Watch Party
    • 2.4 Join a Netflix Watch Party
  • Section 3. Solutions to Netflix Party Not Working
  • Section 4. Download Netflix Movies for Offline Viewing
  • Final Wrap-up
  • FAQs

Section 1. What Netflix Party/Teleparty Is

Netflix Party, now known as Teleparty, is a browser extension designed for Google Chrome and Opera browsers that allows users to stream movies, TV Shows, and other videos from major streaming services including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO (MAX and NOW), together with friends through an online virtual group room where they can also discuss and chat while watching their favorite TV shows and movies. This could be a perfect solution to solve the problem of nowhere to watch movies with friends during the coronavirus period.

What Netflix Party Is

Feature Highlights of Netflix Party/Teleparty

  1. Works on Google Chrome and Opera browsers as of now
  2. Support Netflix, Disney, Hulu, HBOMAX and HBO NOW as of now
  3. Create a virtual online watching room to stream with friends simultaneously
  4. Allow each group member to control the video playback
  5. Stream movies and TV Shows in HD without buffering lag
  6. Chat with friends while watching as you do on normal online chatting
  7. Customize your user ID with funny icons and nicknames.
  8. Upload screenshots, emojis, and GIFs to make your discussions juicier

Extra Tips: Netflix Party, or Teleparty only works on desktop and laptop computers, not smartphones and tablets running iOS, iPadOS or Android.

Section 2. How to Use Netflix Party/Teleparty

Now that we know there is such an amazing browser extension that we can binge-watch streaming videos from big names with friends without having to go out to a cinema. Why don’t we select a Netflix movie and start a gorgeous Netflix watch party night now? As for which movie or TV show to download, you can refer to our list of most anticipated Netflix originals 2021 for help. Following let’s check out how this Netflix party extension helps us with that.

2.1 Install Netflix Party/Teleparty

The installation of the Netflix Party app is simple. If you are using Google Chrome, then you should opt for the Netflix Party Chrome extension. To do that, just head to the Chrome web store, search for Netflix party there and then add the extension to your Chrome directly. If you are with Opera browser, then you need to choose the Netflix party extension for Opera, accordingly.

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2.2 Pin Netflix Party to Browser Toolbar

After installing the Netflix Party extension to your Chrome or Opera, you can see the red NP icon in your toolbar next to the address bar. However, if it is not there, then you can click the extension icon, then click the Pin icon next to the Netflix Party extension to pin it to the toolbar. Do a similar thing on Opera if you’re with that browser.

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2.3 Start a Netflix Watch Party

When the preparations are done. It’s time to throw a Netflix watch party and invite your friends to join your party. But how to start a Netflix party exactly? Easy and simple! Go to the Netflix website, log in to your account, and play the movie, TV Show, or any other video you want to watch together with your friends. When the playback starts, click on the red NP icon mentioned earlier, and then click Start the Party from the popup window to create your Netflix watch party.

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Extra Tips: by checking the Only I have control option, you can disable your friends from being able to control the playback from their ends. Otherwise, each member in your Netflix watch party can freely pause and resume the playback, or do some other tweaking as well.

2.4 Join a Netflix Watch Party

Next, you will see another popup, on top of a live chatroom on the right side of the browser. This means your Netflix watch party is successfully created. But a party without friends cannot be called a party at all. Right? So how to join a Netflix party? See that party link from the popup? Copy that link and send it to your friends so that they can join you via the link by opening the URL with his/her Chrome and clicking on the NP icon, which shall automatically bring them into the chatroom.

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See? Above are all the detailed guides you should know about how to start a Netflix party as a party starter, how to join a Netflix party whenever you’re invited by a friend to his/her Netflix watch party, and how to use Netflix party extension on Google Chrome and Opera. With such an amazing Netflix party extension at your disposal, you can watch your favorite movies and TV shows with your friends together without having to break the social distancing orders.

What’s more, as Netflix Party is now renamed to Teleparty thanks to the added support for Disney+, Hulu, HBOMAX, and HBO NOW, you can feel free to throw a Disney watch party, Hulu watch party and HBO watch party anytime you want.

Section 3. Solutions to Netflix Party Not Working

Due to one reason or another, there might be times when Netflix Party not working occurs. Well when it really happens, despite unlikely, you can solve the problem by trying one or all the following solutions.

  • Make sure the Netflix Party URL sent by the party host is correct, and all recipients being invited clicked the Netflix Party button in the browser toolbar after opening the link.
  • Check if you’re suffering from a bad internet connection, wired or Wi-Fi, restart your router if necessary.
  • Uninstall and reinstall the Netflix Party/Teleparty extension to see if that’s the problem.
  • Switch from Chrome to Opera browser, or vice versa to see if it’s the browser that’s causing the problem.
  • Check and make sure the Netflix service is not down.
  • Restart your desktop or laptop computer to see if that may help.

Section 4. Download Netflix Movies for Offline Viewing

After learning everything about how to Netflix party with friends for a splendid movie night, you might also want to know to download Netflix movies and TV shows for completely unrestricted offline watching. In that regard, you will have to opt for a 3rd-party Netflix downloader software, speaking of which, StreamFab Netflix downloader, one separately purchasable module of the all-in-one StreamFab Downloader solution package, can help you with that.

The downloaded Netflix videos will be saved as either 1080p or 720p videos with up to AC3 5.1 audios. If you want higher quality like 4K, then the AI-powered video upscaling solution can help you upscale 1080p videos to 4K, so that you can get a better video quality on larger screens such as a 4K TV. Besides, if you need to watch the downloaded videos on your home Blu-ray player, then just use a Blu-ray authoring software to burn the downloaded MP4 videos to blank BD discs.

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Refer to the detailed guides below to how to download Netflix videos with this Netflix downloader:

  • Step 1: Download and install this Netflix downloader, using the Download button below.

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  • Step 2: Start up the software, click the VIP Services tab from the left pane.
  • Step 3: Open the Netflix website and log in to your Netflix account.

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  • Step 4: Play the movie or TV episode you want to download.
  • Step 5: Click the Download Now button on the following popup window

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Extra Tips: This Netflix downloader tool has the ability to detect if the video you’re playing is part of a TV series. Once confirmed, it will list all the episodes of the entire season for you to add to the download task queue. This is the so-called Batch-Download mode to improve the download efficiency.

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Furthermore, in case you want to download streaming videos from Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and other streaming services, you can opt for the respective downloaders named after the streaming service you’ve subscribed to, such as the Amazon Downloader, Disney Plus Downloader, Apple TV Plus Downloader, etc. Especially if you want to download the currently trending DC epic film Justice League by Zack Snyder which is only available on HBOMAX, you will have to choose the HBO Downloader for that purpose.  

Final Wrap-up

Due to the continuous Coronavirus pandemic, cinemas are not likely to reopen anytime soon, so Hollywood movie studios are shifting their focus to online streaming services. Just like the currently very hot Justice League director’s cut which is only available on HBOMAX. As a result, movie lovers cannot hang out at cinemas to enjoy all the recent blockbusters.

However, with the Netflix Party extension, you can still watch your favorite movies and TV Shows together on your desktop and laptop computers. Just start a Netflix watch party or HBO watch party and invite your friends for an unforgettable movie night. And don’t forget Netflix downloader if you want to download Netflix movies for local offline playback.  

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FAQs

1) Is Netflix Party app safe?
Sure, the extension is absolutely safe, you don’t need to worry about your Netflix account information being leaked or compromised.

2) Is the Netflix Party extension free?
Yes, it is 100% free. However, if you want to donate to make the web-based app going, or just to thank the developers, it is also welcome.

3) What browsers does Netflix Party app support?
Currently, only Google Chrome and Opera browsers are supported.

4) Can I host a Netflix Party on TV?
No, the extension only works on laptop and desktop computers, both Windows and Macs. iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices are not supported. But there might be a work-around for you — connect your TV to your computer as a display, then that may work.

5) How many streaming services are supported?
Currently, Netflix Party/Teleparty supports Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO (Max or Now).

6) Does any participant need a Netflix account to join a Netflix watch party?
Yes. To join a Netflix watch party, a recipient needs to log in to his/her Netflix account.

7) How many people can join in a single Netflix watch party?
You can invite up to 50 people to join your Netflix watch party. More than this number is not advised considering the network connection issues.

8) What countries are supported by Netflix Party?
The extension works in any country that Netflix works in. Similar to other streaming services.

9) Does every participant need to install the Netflix Party extension?
Sure. You cannot join a Netflix watch party without installing the extension to your Chrome or Opera browser.

10) How to join a Netflix party?
Click the party link sent by the host, and click the NP icon next to your browser toolbar, then you will be automatically brought into the LiveChat room.

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Table of contents
•Section 1. What Netflix Party/Teleparty Is
    •Section 2. How to Use Netflix Party/Teleparty
    • 2.1 Install Netflix Party/Teleparty
    • 2.2 Pin Netflix Party to Browser Toolbar
    • 2.3 Start a Netflix Watch Party
    • 2.4 Join a Netflix Watch Party
    •Section 3. Solutions to Netflix Party Not Working
      •Section 4. Download Netflix Movies for Offline Viewing
        •Final Wrap-up
          •FAQs
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          Table of contents
          •Section 1. What Netflix Party/Teleparty Is
            •Section 2. How to Use Netflix Party/Teleparty
            • 2.1 Install Netflix Party/Teleparty
            • 2.2 Pin Netflix Party to Browser Toolbar
            • 2.3 Start a Netflix Watch Party
            • 2.4 Join a Netflix Watch Party
            •Section 3. Solutions to Netflix Party Not Working
              •Section 4. Download Netflix Movies for Offline Viewing
                •Final Wrap-up
                  •FAQs
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