# How to watch Netflix with Friends

Cya is a platform for watching and interacting together online. Follow this guide to create a room, set up the Netflix plugin and sign in to watch with friends.

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Published: 2023-03-31T20:59:37+00:00

Updated: 2026-09-10

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On Cya Live you can **watch Netflix with friends and strangers** by using our Netflix plugin. To watch Netflix with others online you will each **have to have your own account**, or you can use the same account if your **payment plan allows multiple screens.** To find out more about Netflix’s payment plans [visit Netflix support](https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926). With the Cya Live plugin you can watch Netflix with friends and family from other countries, while watching TV shows and Movies in sync. You can also **video chat or text chat while watching Netflix** all in the same platform. No more “1…2…3… GO!” Grab your popcorn and your friends, and we’ll take care of the rest.

## Step 1

Sign up or log into your accounts by clicking the login button located at the top right corner. You can also log in using your Apple, Google, or Facebook account.

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## Step 2

Click on “Room”, chose a name. You can also set the room to public (so anyone can join) or private (only those with a link can join). If you make your room public, don’t forget to add tags! It will helps other find your room based on their interests.

![Illustration for How To Watch Netflix With Friends](https://cdn1.cya.live/info/img/archive/Room-created-2eb0d715c14c.png)

## Step 3

Once you’re in the room, click on the “install plugin” link to head to the Google Play store and install the Cya Live plugin. This allows you to watch Netflix with others in sync.

![Illustration for How To Watch Netflix With Friends](https://cdn1.cya.live/info/img/archive/Install-cya-ce691934f81e.png)

## Step 4

The last step to watch Netflix online is to sign into your account. Everyone has to have access to their own account to watch Netflix. Sign in and start watching!

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If you have more questions, refer to our [**FAQ page.**](https://cya.live/info/faq)

## Your questions, answered.

**What do friends need to watch Netflix together?**

The Cya guide requires each participant to sign in with access to a Netflix account. The setup also uses the Cya plugin to synchronize viewing.

**Can I choose who joins my Netflix room?**

Cya lets you create a public or private room. The guide describes private rooms as accessible to people with the room link.

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