Teleparty: What is it and how does it work?
Do you enjoy watching TV as a group? Movie or TV show moments with friends and family are usually some of the best moments of the week. On the one hand, they allow us to share and strengthen friendships. And on the other hand, we can exchange opinions and predict what will happen next. but What if the distance prevents these pleasant meetings? Teleparty is ideal for those moments.
Thanks to Teleparty, you can connect with whoever you want while watching their favorite shows. Of course, to get the most out of it, you first need to know how it works. That is why in this post we are going to answer some questions about this tool: what it is, how it is downloaded, how it is used and how safe it is. Let’s get started
What is Teleparty and how to install it?
Teleparty is what used to be known as “Netflix Party” because that was the only service it originally supported. It’s a browser extension which allows different users to connect to watch TV without all being together. Likewise, it includes a chat function so that everyone who is connected can communicate with each other in real time.
At this moment, Teleparty supports six services for free which are Netflix, Disney Plus, YouTube, Hulu, HBO and Amazon Prime Video.. Additionally, users have the option to go Premium and enable more features, as well as unlock three other services, including Crunchyroll. Now let’s see how to use Teleparty.
How to install it?
You can currently find the Teleparty mobile app on the Play Store, but it’s still under development. You have the opportunity to download and test it before the official release, but it still does not have all the features that the browser extension has. That’s why It’s best to use it from your PC or laptop for now to get the most out of it..
On the other hand, keep in mind that Teleparty is not an official feature of Netflix or any other platform. Sooner, is a free extension that only works with Google Chrome. Now that we’re clear, how to install Teleparty in a browser? To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to teleparty.com
- Click Get App
- Click Add to Desktop to install it.
- Pin the Tp button to your Chrome toolbar
- Ready.
How to watch group TV with Teleparty?
For group TV viewing with Teleparty, each member must enter their respective accounts streaming platform of their choice (Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus, etc.). Once a host chooses a viewing schedule, everyone will be able to view the same thing on their respective profiles.
Also on one side of the screen a chat will pop up so everyone can chat and react to what they see. In fact, you can also install another extension compatible with Teleparty, such as Scener. This will allow you to see and hear other members’ webcams. Next, let’s see how to set up and join a Teleparty room.
How to organize a room
After installing the “tp” extension in Chrome, you can already organize a room in Teleparty. That’s why you should enter your desired Streaming platform and play the content. Then do the following:
- When the Tp button changes from gray to red, click on it.
- In the pop-up window, click the “Create TV Party” option.
- Click Start Teleparty.
- Then click Copy URL for the room.
- Share the address with other members and that’s it.
On the other hand, if you want join an existing roomfollow the steps below.
- Download the Teleparty Chrome extension to your computer.
- Click on the URL sent by the organizer.
- Tap the Tp button next to the Chrome address bar.
- Ready. By doing this, you can automatically join the room.
How secure is Teleparty?
Now an important point that you must remember the level of security that the Teleparty extension has. In this regard, let’s remember that you can invite as many people as you want to the room by simply sharing the link provided. This means that there is no clear record of who can participate in the meeting.
Therefore, if it is available to all members of the family, including the little ones in the house, It is convenient to be aware of who enters the room. This will allow you to spend an afternoon of series or movies without unwanted intruders.
In short, it doesn’t matter where you and your family or friends are in the world. With Teleparty it is possible to synchronize video playback and chat with them in real time. Don’t forget that afternoon marathons of movies and favorite series are not far behind.
