Free watch parties for people who live apart
Your best friend is in another city, your partner is a time zone away, and movie night still matters. Host a private watch party for up to four, in exact frame-by-frame sync with voice and text chat. Hosting is free, and so is the extension. Let's LofiCouch.
Pick the source before sending the invite
YouTube plays right inside LofiCouch on your phone or laptop, from music videos to live streams, with no extension needed.
Google Drive brings your own videos to the room on any device: a wedding film, a birthday clip or that trip you all took. Share it publicly so it can stream, and use videos you own or have permission to share.
Netflix, Prime Video (new), JioHotstar and Crunchyroll join on desktop with the free extension. Everyone watches on their own account, and the extension keeps you all on the same scene.
What is included
A private room for you and up to three others, everyone signed in. The host leads playback, and built-in voice and text chat keep the jokes, gasps and commentary flowing right beside the show. Save your favorite rooms and come back next week.
Video calls are coming soon. Streaming subscriptions stay with each person.
Start with a simple plan
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Pick tonight's watch
Choose something everyone can open on their device.
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Open your room
Sign in and start a private room.
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Send the invite
Share the code or link; everyone signs in to join.
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Press play together
Add the video, say hi on voice chat and settle in.
Find the right setup
Each service has its own little guide, from YouTube and Google Drive to Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Crunchyroll. Comparing apps? Our alternatives guide lays it out fairly.
Watch-party questions
Is there a free watch-party website?
Yes. Hosting a LofiCouch watch party is free for up to four people, with no credit card. Streaming subscriptions stay with each person.
Can I join on my phone?
Yes, for YouTube and Google Drive. Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Crunchyroll watch parties are best on desktop with the free extension.
Do guests need accounts?
Yes, everyone signs in, which keeps your room to the people you invited. For streaming services, each person watches on their own account.
Which app should our group use?
Start with what you want to watch, your devices and how many of you there are. LofiCouch is made for small, private rooms where you can talk the whole way through.