A new Google Chrome extension lets friends enjoy Netflix together remotely while taking “social distancing” safety precautions against Coronavirus.
The free-to-download “Netflix Party” app synchronizes users’ video playback and adds group chat feature with emojis and GIFs. All that’s needed is a Google Chrome browser and a subscription to the streaming service. It also can be downloaded and activated in a few simple steps:
- Click the “Install Netflix Party” button on Netflix Party’s website. Once you are redirected to the Chrome Web Store, click “Add to Chrome” to finish installing Netflix Party.
- Go to Netflix’s website. Make a selection and start playing the video.
- Create a party by clicking the red “NP” icon located next to the address bar. Then click “Start Party” and share the party URL to invite friends, or join a party by first opening a shared URL and then clicking the “NP” icon.
Over 500,000 people are already using Netflix Party, according to its website. Click here to get your #quarantineandchill session going after perusing all new additions to the Netflix’s library this month.