Is Teleparty Safe? (Formerly Called Netflix Party) YES, but…

Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and even YouTube shows and movies in perfect sync with friends from around the globe.

There is even a chat feature so you can discuss the show/movie with friends in real time, as you’re viewing. It’s basically a virtual living room for movie night with remote friends. But is it safe?

2023-2024 Update

In 2024 and the years after, an app called Teleparty, which was once known as Netflix Party, saw a lot of positive changes and upgrades. It got better mostly in how it helped protect users and how easy it was to use.

• Teleparty now has a new owner, and made sure that it followed all the rules to keep users safe. Now, we guard your privacy, your internet safety, and protect you from threats while you’re on the web. Trust me, we work hard to keep our users safe.
• Any worries about breaking Netflix rules can be put away because now Netflix itself supports Teleparty. What started as a side project by some developers, is now fully backed by Netflix. This means people who use Teleparty have freedom to manage video content while knowing they can reach all viewers. Also, Teleparty now works with Microsoft Edge web browsers.

Here’s what Teleparty gives its users:

• Watching Videos Together: Teleparty makes sure that all users can watch a video at the same time. This works on many other platforms, such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO.
• Talking While Watching: You can chat with other users while you watch the same movie or show. It’s all thanks to a well-made chat feature.
• Fun Emoji Reactions: There’s a big list of emojis you can use to make your viewing more fun. Using emojis is a popular way to show instant reactions.
• Far Away But Still Close: With Teleparty, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world. You can join group viewings no matter where you are, what time zone you’re in, or what your internet connection is like.
• Easy to Use: It’s very easy to use Teleparty. You don’t need any special know-how to start and join watch parties. The extension for your web browser works well and connects easily with streaming platforms, which makes it a top choice.

By 2023, Teleparty managed to win the trust of its users. It’s seen as a trustworthy tool for watching content in groups. Pretty easy to understand why, right? It lets you watch videos synced with others, chat with others, use emojis, and watch with groups no matter where you are in the world. It also works with a lot of streaming services, which is a big plus!

Is Netflix Party Safe (now called Teleparty)?

Yes, Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is safe for all ages! A unique link is generated for each showing and you can only access the “party” if you have that exact link. It uses end-to-end encryption and they constantly delete chat history off their servers. It is worth mentioning that Netflix has no affiliation.

Just like anything on the internet, it’s healthy to have some level of concern about safety and privacy.

But after taking a look at their Privacy Policy and reading through some of their data security practices, I do believe Teleparty is relatively safe to use.

Safety

Ultimately, safety starts with the user.

If your kid is using this extension, you should make sure you know who they are sharing the generated link with. That link is the only thing that grants someone access to their “party.”

Similarly, if your child is joining someone else’s party, it would be wise to know who’s sending the access link.

I don’t think there is any real risk of a stranger entering the party or chat. The risk is that your kid shares the link with a bunch of random people on Reddit or some other platform and a bunch of strangers join.

But that risk is no different than any other risk on the internet today. Your child could just as easily join a random chat room on some other site and talk to strangers there.

So what I’m saying is just enact basic parental guidelines when/if your children use this extension. Make sure you know who generated the link and who will be joining.

That’s all.

And just a quick side note: this extension does not involve video or picture sharing at all. It is strictly chat.

Privacy

Teleparty is currently used by over 10 million users. That’s a lot of people and even more data!

Luckily Teleparty uses end-to-end encryption and they don’t store any of your account details or passwords to third-party streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.

They also completely delete the chat history off their servers as soon as every one leaves a given party.

Teleparty also declared that they do not sell your data to third parties.

Ultimately though, we have to just take their word for it. As mentioned above, Netflix has zero affiliation with this product- it was created by a guy who funds it using Patreon.

That’s why it’s 100% free, he uses the donations he collects to invest back into the project.

But these days, I think I may actually trust an individual person more than any of the giant media companies…

How does it work?

To start, you have to log in to the streaming service that you’ll use with Teleparty. They currently support Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.

And just so you know, everyone who joins the party will need their own UNIQUE streaming account. For example, if you have 3 friends who you want to start a party with to watch a Hulu show, each friend will need their own unique Hulu account in order to join.

After you’ve selected the streaming service, it’s time to find a show or movie to watch. Navigate the streaming service’s library like normal and when you land on the show you want, click on the TP icon at the top of your web browser.

A popup will ask you to “Start the Party.” Once you do, a unique link will be generated that you can then directly share with your friends.

Keep in mind they will need to have the Teleparty extension downloaded in order to access the link!

That’s it! Teleparty should handle the rest, keeping your show perfectly in sync and allowing you to chat with your friends in real time as you watch.

Troubleshooting

Teleparty has been reported to fall out of sync occasionally. It sounds like at most, you might be 20 seconds behind, or ahead of your friends.

But sometimes there are more technical issues that arise when installing and using the extension. Luckily they’ve put together a pretty helpful FAQ page that you can reference if you get stuck.

And if that doesn’t help resolve your issues, then I would consider emailing them. They can be reached directly at [email protected].

Conclusion

Teleparty is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and YouTube shows and movies in sync with your friends.

There is also a chat feature so you can talk with your friends during the show!

The extension is relatively safe to use:

• It uses end-to-end encryption
• They delete all chat history off their servers as soon as the last person leaves the party
• There is no selling of your data to third parties
• They don’t store your username or password for third-party streaming services
• Every party has a uniquely generated link that is required in order to join

But safety, especially with kids, starts with the user.

As long as you know who your child is sharing the generated link to access the party with (or who shared the link with them), then you should be fine.

If you run into any issues when installing or using the product you can visit their FAQ guide or, as a last resort, you can try contacting them directly a [email protected].

So, is Teleparty safe to use? Yup, more than likely! Thanks for reading!