Chrome extension lets you have a Netflix party with friends

With curfews in some areas and bans on gatherings, you’re probably missing your friends right about now.

Social distancing is important to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but Netflix wants you to still have movie night with your pals.

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Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that lets you all watch the same movie at the same time. It even comes with a chat room, so your snide comments won’t be wasted on the cat.

You need only four things: a Google Chrome browser, the extension, a Netflix subscription and friends.

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The extension can be found at netflixparty.com on a Google Chrome browser. click "Get Netflix Party for free!" This will redirect you to Netflix Party's page on the chrome web store.

The only thing left to do is decide what to watch. We've compiled a list of shows filmed in Atlanta, so you don't forget what the city looks like. But Netflix has lots of options for your viewing party.

So put on your jammies, grab a snack, wash your hands for 20 seconds and have a virtual visit with your friends.

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