SyncLounge

SyncLounge

SyncLounge is a lightweight web app that allows groups of people to synchronize streaming video from services like YouTube, Netflix, and others. It makes it easy to watch videos together remotely with features like group chat and video controls.
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SyncLounge: Synchronize Streaming Video Across Groups

A lightweight web app for synchronized streaming video from services like YouTube, Netflix, and others, featuring group chat and video controls for remote viewing.

What is SyncLounge?

SyncLounge is a web application designed for groups to watch videos together online. It synchronizes playback between all viewers, enabling a shared viewing experience remotely. Some key features of SyncLounge include:

  • Supports synchronizing video from major streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more
  • Built-in group chat so viewers can discuss and react together in real-time
  • Video playback controls that allow the group to play, pause, rewind, fast forward, and scrub through the video
  • Virtual movie theater mode with customizable backgrounds and layouts
  • User roles and permissions to control room settings
  • Free and easy to use without any downloads or sign-ups required

SyncLounge aims to make gathering with friends, family, classmates, or colleagues to watch videos as simple as if you were together in the same physical room. Its intuitive interface allows groups to watch existing content from their favorite streaming services while connecting over voice or text chat. SyncLounge works seamlessly across devices and browsers to enable shared viewing where everyone has the same synchronized experience.

SyncLounge Features

Features

  1. Syncs video playback across devices
  2. Supports major streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, etc.
  3. Built-in group chat
  4. Shared video controls like play, pause, seek
  5. Customizable avatars and usernames
  6. No software install required - runs in browser

Pricing

  • Freemium

Pros

Free to use

Easy to set up video syncing sessions

Works across different devices and platforms

Good for remote movie nights and watching videos together

Cons

Limited to 12 participants per room

Chat can get chaotic with large groups

No desktop or mobile apps - web only


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