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How to Watch Netflix Together Long Distance (2026)

Short Answer

Netflix has no built-in watch party feature. Long-distance couples use Teleparty for live Netflix sync with chat, or Rave for a free option that includes voice and video calling. Neither supports async watching — both require you online at the same time. For anime on Crunchyroll, use AniDachi, which adds async mode for different schedules.

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Teleparty — Most Popular Netflix Watch Party Tool

Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is the standard tool for long-distance Netflix sessions. Here is how to set it up:

  1. Both people install the Teleparty Chrome extension.
  2. One person opens a Netflix show or movie and clicks the Teleparty icon in the browser toolbar.
  3. Click "Start the party" and copy the room link.
  4. Share the link with your partner via text, WhatsApp, or Discord.
  5. Partner clicks the link, joins the room, and playback syncs automatically.
  6. Text chat appears on the right side of the screen.

Teleparty also supports Disney+, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime — making it versatile if you watch across multiple platforms. Pair it with a Discord or FaceTime call for voice contact during the watch.

Rave — Best Free Option with Built-in Video Calling

Rave (formerly Wacup) syncs Netflix with built-in voice and video calling — so you can see each other during the watch without a separate Discord call. The app (iOS, Android, and browser) is free for the core features.

  • Free tier available with Netflix sync + voice/video.
  • Works on mobile as well as desktop.
  • No async mode — both must be online at the same time.
  • Also supports Crunchyroll, YouTube, and other platforms.

The No-App Method

If you do not want to install anything: video call each other, both open the same Netflix content, pause at the same timestamp, and count down from 3 before pressing play together. This gives you voice contact and approximate sync — playback will drift by a few seconds over the course of an episode due to network differences, but it works for casual sessions.

Also Watching Anime on Crunchyroll?

If your LDR watch list includes anime on Crunchyroll, AniDachi is significantly better than Teleparty for that specific context. The key difference is async mode — each person can watch on their own schedule and still share reactions episode by episode, with full spoiler protection. This matters most for long-distance couples with time zone differences or inconsistent schedules.

Learn how async anime watching works across time zones.

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