Watch Netflix with another possible person with the help of computer extensions. The useful tip for those who are in social isolation during the quarantine misses watching movies and series with friends. Plugins for Chrome and Firefox allow you to synchronize the content playback on the computers of two or more people for free and in a few clicks. In addition to the simultaneous transmission, the services offer a chat feature so that the group can comment on the movie or series online.
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Available for Chrome, the Netflix Party extension allows you to watch movies or series remotely with someone else as long as they also have the tool installed. It works like this: the user downloads the plugin from the Chrome Web Store and, after installation, accesses the Netflix website. Once the movie is chosen, just click on the "NP" icon, right of the address bar, and share the "party" link with friends.
NetflixParty extension allows you to watch movies and streaming service series with friends Photo: Reproduo / Ana Letcia Loubak
In addition to synchronizing the playback of the content on the computer of two (or more) people, the extension offers a chat field where you can comment on the production in real time.
With support for services such as Netflix, Hulu, TwitchTV and YouTube, Metastream (getmetastream) is another extension that helps to shorten the distance between friends and couples when watching movies or series. Available for Firefox and Chrome, the plugin works similarly to the Netflix Party tool, but gains in terms of features.
Metastream supports Netflix, Hulu, TwitchTV and YouTube Photo: Reproduo / Ana Letcia Loubak
Before sharing the session link with the guests, it is possible to define whether the meeting is public or private and to determine the number of users allowed (the unlimited amount). Unlike Netflix Party, Metastream requires the administrator to approve the entry of participants, which prevents unwanted people from entering the session. During the screening of the film, friends can use the chat to comment on the production.
The Scener plugin (scener) stands out from the competition for supporting audio and video chats when displaying content. Available for Chrome, the extension allows sessions with a maximum of 10 people and works only with Netflix. It is important to clarify, however, that the user can only use Scener with the main account profile on the streaming service.
With video chat support, Scener allows you to watch Netflix movies and series in a group Photo: Divulgao / Scener
To use the tool, you need to download it from the Chrome Web Store and, after installation, create a private group. Then, the administrator must pass the link on to the guests. When everyone has entered the virtual room, just click on the "Watch together" button.
Available for Chrome and Firefox, the TwoSeven extension (twoseven.xyz) also features a video chat feature, but comes out ahead because it supports more services than Scener. In addition to Netflix, you can use the plugin for free to watch content on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, YouTube and Vimeo. TwoSeven subscribers They can also do group sessions with Hulu and Disney Plus movies and series.
TwoSeven: plugin for Firefox and Chrome allows video chatting during Netflix session Photo: Reproduo / Ana Letcia Loubak
Prices of plans premium vary from US $ 5 to US $ 20 per month (about R $ 26 to R $ 104, in direct conversion). However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, TwoSeven is offering all features paid for $ 3 (about $ 16) a month. With an interface that leaves a little to be desired, the tool works similarly to competitors and requires a brief registration.
