Can You Watch Netflix on FaceTime? 3 Ways to Watch Together

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Do you want to watch streaming movies and TV shows with friends who live far away? If you're using iOS 15, macOS 12.1, or later, you can use SharePlay to share apps on FaceTime from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. While you can stream Hulu, Max (formerly known as HBO Max), Disney+, and other services on FaceTime, Netflix does not support SharePlay. Fortunately, there are other apps you can use to watch Netflix with friends , and many platforms that do work with FaceTime. This wikiHow articles teaches you everything you need to know about streaming Netflix and other apps over FaceTime.

Things You Should Know

  • Netflix currently does not support SharePlay, so you cannot stream Netflix over FaceTime.
  • You can use Teleparty and other apps to watch Netflix with your friends online.
  • If you want to watch something on FaceTime, you can use other streaming apps like Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and more.
Section 1 of 4:

Can I watch Netflix on FaceTime?

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    FaceTime uses SharePlay to share streaming apps, but Netflix is not one of those apps. Hopefully, Netflix will join apps like Max, Hulu, and Disney+ in supporting FaceTime so you can stream your favorite Netflix hits with friends.
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What services can I watch with friends on FaceTime?

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    The following is a list of streaming video, audio, games, social media, and real estate apps that support SharePlay on FaceTime:
    • TV, Movies, & Sports
      • Apple TV+
      • Digital Concert Hall
      • Disney+
      • ESPN+
      • Max
      • Hulu
      • MUBI
      • NBA: Live Games & Scores
      • Pantaya
      • Paramount+
      • Pluto TV
      • Share+: YouTube on SharePlay
      • SHOWTIME
      • Shudder
      • STARZ
      • UFC
    • Music, Podcasts, & Meditation
      • Apple Music
      • Better Sleep
      • Meditation Moments
      • Moon FM
      • SoundCloud
      • Spotify
      • TuneIn Radio
      • Unplug: Meditation
      • Vinyls
    • Games
      • Guessing Game for SharePlay
      • Heads Up!
      • Kahoot! Play and Create Quizzes
      • Shhh!
    • Other Apps
      • Apollo for Reddit
      • Apple Fitness
      • Piano with Friends
      • Popshop Live
      • Redfin
      • TikTok
      • Twitch
      • Zillow
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Watch Netflix with Friends in Other Apps

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    There are a number of apps that allow you to watch Netflix with your friends online .
    • Watch Netflix Together , Teleparty , Scener, TwoSeven , and MetaStream are web browser extensions that you can install on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Many of these services also offer other streaming platforms, like Hulu and Prime Video.
    • Rave.io is a free app available for Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, and iPad that lets you stream Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms in sync with friends.
    • Hearo is another platform you can use to stream Netflix and other platforms with friends, and it has apps for Windows, Android, and iPhone. Unfortunately, you can't use Hearo if you have a Mac.
    • You can even host watch parties on Discord , which doesn't require other people to have a subscription to Netflix.
    • Some of these apps are free to use, and some require a paid subscription. You can check them out and see which ones work best for you.
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Streaming On FaceTime

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    SharePlay was a feature that was introduced with iOS 15. If you have not done so, go ahead and update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version before you get started.
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    If you want to stream something from a subscription service like Hulu, Apple Music, or Disney+, you'll only be able to do so if everyone on the call also has a subscription to the service. Use the following steps to start a FaceTime call: [1]
    • Open the FaceTime App.
    • Tap New FaceTime .
    • Tap the contact(s) you want to FaceTime with.
    • Tap the icon that resembles a video camera next to a contact's name.
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    This will take you to your Home screen while in a FaceTime call. [2]
    • If your iPhone or iPad has a Home button below the screen, you can press the Home button to return to your Home screen.
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    Streaming apps that support SharePlay include Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Max, STARZ, SHOWTIME, Paramount+, and more. Unfortunately, Netflix does not support SharePlay. [3]
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    Just tap the movie or series you want to watch over SharePlay. Then tap the option to start playing the video. [4]
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    You will most likely see the prompt that says "SharePlay" at the top. Tap this option to start sharing over SharePlay. Everyone in the FaceTime call will have access to the playback controls. [5]
    • If you don't see the SharePlay tab at the top, tap the Share icon. It's the icon that resembles a box with an arrow pointing up in the upper-right corner. Then tap SharePlay in the Share menu.
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