Watch movies with friends without lag or screen share compression. Powered by WebRTC and WebSockets, WatchParty syncs native video playback across users to the exact frame via a custom extension. If anyone plays, pauses, or seeks, everyone syncs instantly while hosting a high-quality video call alongside the film. No choppy Meet streams or audio delay; just real-time reactions and seamless streaming.
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I built WatchParty because I was tired of terrible screen-share quality whenever I wanted to watch a movie or show with friends remotely. Google Meet or Discord screen shares always compress the video, drop frame rates, or ruin the audio.
WatchParty solves this by separating the video stream from the video call. Using custom browser extension hooks paired with WebRTC and WebSockets, we synchronize native video playback across all participants down to the millisecond—while keeping high-quality face-to-face video chat running smoothly alongside it.
Key Features:
⚡ Frame-Accurate Sync: Pause, play, or seek, and everyone syncs instantly.
🎥 HD Live Call: Talk and react in real-time without lowering your movie's video quality.
🔌 Seamless Extension: Works lightweight in your browser without complex setup.
We’d love for you to try it out for your next movie night! Let me know what you think, what platforms you'd like to see supported next, or any feedback you have in the comments below! 🍿