Flickcall is a tool that lets viewers watch movies and TV shows with friends on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and more. It’s a browser extension for Google Chrome that keeps everyone’s video in sync, so you all see the same thing at the same time. It also adds video calls and group chats, making it feel like you’re together, even if you’re far apart. Flickcall started in 2021 as a lockdown project by a developer named Sumit, who wanted to make online watching more fun.
To use Flickcall, you add it to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. After that, start a video on a supported platform like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema, HBO Max, Hulu, SonyLiv, or Zee5. Click the Flickcall logo at the top right of the video or the icon on your toolbar to begin a watch party. Then, copy the invite link and send it to your friends. They click the link to join, and everyone watches together. The free version gives unlimited text chat and 30 minutes of video chat per week. A premium plan offers unlimited video chat.
How Flickcall Syncs Your Watch Party Across Streaming Platforms
Flickcall keeps videos in sync, even if someone skips ahead, pauses, or watches ads. It works for TV shows too, so you can binge multiple episodes without losing track. On YouTube, it syncs different videos in one party, and it even supports live events like sports matches. This makes it great for friends, family, or long-distance couples who want to share a movie night.
The tool is privacy-friendly. Chats and video calls go straight to your friends using peer-to-peer technology, not through Flickcall’s servers. If a firewall blocks this, the data gets encrypted and sent through servers, but Flickcall can’t see it. It’s easy to set up—no complicated steps or sign-ups are needed. Just share the link, and your friends can join.
Flickcall supports many Indian streaming platforms like JioCinema and SonyLiv, along with big names like Netflix and Disney+. It’s been updated regularly, with fixes like solving Hulu link issues in 2023 and adding JioCinema support. Whether you’re planning a virtual movie date or a group watch party, Flickcall makes it simple to enjoy shows together.
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