Watch YouTube together, in sync

Want to watch a video with someone in another city? With CouchSync Live you paste a YouTube link, share a room link, and watch together. Play, pause, and seek stay in sync for everyone, and you can talk on a built-in video call while you watch.

01

Create a free room

No account needed.

02

Choose YouTube as the source

Paste a video link.

03

Send the room link

When anyone plays, pauses, or skips ahead, everyone follows.

What you get

  • Synced playback for everyone in the room
  • Built-in voice and video calls, connected directly between participants
  • Live chat and emoji reactions
  • Smart audio ducking that lowers the video when someone is talking
  • No browser extension and no sign-up

Good to know

The video plays through YouTube's own player, so YouTube's rules apply. Ads are controlled by YouTube and may appear at different times for different people. Some videos have embedding turned off by their owners, so if a link does not play, try a different video.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account?▼

No. Create a room, share the link, and start watching.

Do we need a browser extension?▼

No. CouchSync Live works in your browser.

Is it free?▼

Yes, CouchSync Live is free to use.

How many people can join?▼

Calls connect directly between everyone, so it works best with small groups of friends or family.

Can we watch something other than YouTube?▼

Yes. You can also play a video file from your own computer, where each person selects the same file and CouchSync Live keeps everyone in sync.

Ready to watch together?

Create a free room in seconds. No account, no extension, zero hassle.