A Google Chrome extension called Netflix Party allows groups of friends to get together virtually and watch Netflix on their computers at the same time. This extension is available to current subscribers and also comes with a chat room, so you can share your reactions. Follow the steps below to access this new feature:
- Using a Google Chrome browser, go to netflixparty.com/ and click “Get Netflix Party for free!” This will redirect you to Netflix Party in the chrome web store.
- Click “Add to Chrome” and then click “Add extension” in the pop-up window. Netflix Party will then be added as “NP” to the top right corner of your browser, next to the address bar.
- Make sure your friends who also have Netflix accounts follow the steps above.
- Now, go to netflix.com/, select a show or movie to watch, and click the “NP” button on your browser.
- Click “Start the Party” and copy the URL that appears. Send this URL to the people you want to join your party.
- Once your friends open the link, they should log into Netflix and hit the “NP” button on their Google Chrome browsers.
Now you can share a screen with your friends and family at a social distance.
