Community watch parties

Watch together from wherever you are

Ask The World watch parties use Teleparty to synchronize playback and provide a shared text chat. Participants can use the desktop browser extension, and Android users can use the Teleparty mobile app for supported services.

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Before the event

What each participant needs

A desktop or laptop computer with the Teleparty browser extension, or a compatible Android phone or tablet with the Teleparty app
For desktop use, a current Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser
For Android use the official Teleparty app from Google Play
Access to the selected title through your own Netflix or Amazon Prime Video account
The private Teleparty invitation link provided by the host
A stable internet connection and enough time to test before the scheduled start

Compatibility

Desktop browsers and Android are supported, with important differences

Teleparty is available as a desktop browser extension and as an Android mobile app. The Android app remains in beta and does not support every service or every feature available through the browser extension. Check the event announcement and Teleparty's official support page before relying on a mobile device.

Ask The World watch-party compatibility guidance
Area	Guidance
Planned services	Ask The World currently plans watch parties for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Desktop browsers	Use the Teleparty extension with a current version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Teleparty also lists Opera, but club troubleshooting will focus on Chrome and Edge.
Android	The Teleparty Android app is available through Google Play and is currently identified by Teleparty as a beta release.
Netflix on Android	Teleparty's official mobile support information currently lists Netflix as supported in the Android app.
Amazon Prime Video on Android	Teleparty's current mobile support list does not include Amazon Prime Video. Use the desktop browser extension for Ask The World Prime Video events unless Teleparty later confirms Android support.
Not generally available	Do not rely on iPhone or iPad, smart-TV apps, gaming consoles, or unsupported browsers for scheduled club events.
Streaming access	Each participant needs access to the selected title through the applicable streaming service.

Install for Chrome Install for Edge Install for Android Teleparty support

Desktop setup

Install the browser extension

Install Teleparty from the official Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons listing.
Pin the Teleparty extension so its TP icon is visible in the browser toolbar.
Grant only the permissions requested through the official extension installation process.
Sign in to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video in the same browser.
Confirm that the announced movie or program opens and plays on your account.

Android setup

Install the Teleparty mobile app

Install the official Teleparty app from Google Play.
Open the app and sign in to the streaming service used for the event.
For Ask The World events, use Android only when the event announcement confirms that the selected service is supported.
Netflix is currently listed as supported by Teleparty Mobile. Prime Video is not currently listed in Teleparty's mobile support section.
Open the host's invitation link on the Android device to join the party.

Join the party

Use the host's invitation link

Open the private Teleparty link supplied by the event host.
Sign in to the correct streaming service if prompted.
On desktop, select the Teleparty TP icon if the party does not open automatically.
On Android, allow the invitation link to open in the installed Teleparty app.
Choose a recognizable display name and wait for the host to confirm that everyone is connected.

Host workflow

Create a watch party

Publish the title, streaming service, date, time, time zone, and supported device type on the Ask The World calendar.
Open the selected title and begin playback.
Create the party through the TP browser extension or the Android app's party controls when the selected service is supported.
Copy the invitation link and share it through the approved group communication channel.
Allow time before the scheduled start for participants to install Teleparty and connect.

Troubleshooting

Common setup checks

Confirm that the event supports the device and streaming service you plan to use.
On desktop, use the same browser where Teleparty is installed and confirm the TP icon is visible.
On Android, update or reinstall the Teleparty app if the invitation does not open correctly.
Verify that the selected title plays normally before opening the party link.
Reopen the invitation link if the party becomes disconnected.

Privacy and service notice

Use third-party services carefully

Teleparty is a third-party browser extension and Android app. Ask The World is not operated by, sponsored by, or affiliated with Teleparty, Netflix, Amazon, or Amazon Prime Video.

Do not share streaming-service passwords, payment information, household account details, private invitation links, or other sensitive information in the Teleparty chat or over Poclink.

Review the extension or app permissions and Teleparty privacy information before installation. Messages entered in the Teleparty chat can be seen by other participants in that party.

Event announcements control: The calendar entry or host announcement will identify the selected title, service, start time, supported device type, and any event-specific instructions. Do not assume that every device or account can access every title.