When your friends and family are hundreds of miles away, you can still watch your favorite TV shows and movies from home with them by streaming with Teleparty. But, is it safe to use?
It is safe to use Teleparty. All the platform does is use end-to-end encryption to allow users to watch the same movie or show at the same time like a livestream or video call, they do not share or store your information on their servers.
Keep reading So do you want to watch Netflix with your friends from the comfort of your bed? Let’s dive right into it!
Is Teleparty (Netflix Party) Safe to Use?
Teleparty is a web browser extension that allows you to watch Netflix with your friends live through a link provided.
Let’s get into what makes this platform safe to stream with below.
Only People With the Link Can Join
The host shares the link with whomever they like and they can watch the same show or movie at the same time. This allows everyone in the party to watch at the same exact second.
A host can also share the link with over one thousand people or just one other person.
Every Link Is Different
A unique web link is provided for the host to share with many people. The link is different for every party that you decide to start as host.
The Teleparty host has to send the link in order for you to join and it is not reusable.
End-to-End Encryption Prevents Info Leaking
Teleparty uses end-to-end encryption to connect their users. End-to-end encryption ensures that your laptop information will not be leaked.
Teleparty Privacy Policy Ensures Your Safety
Teleparty will not share your information or store your Netflix login with third party users.
Teleparty has a privacy policy in place to protect the users from having their information shared. The policy can be found here.
Reading the privacy policy may be a great idea for those concerned about information being leaked.
How to Stay Safe While Using Teleparty (Netflix Party)
Now that you know it’s safe to use Teleparty, you still may want to take precautions when streaming with the platform.
Let’s take a look at how to stay safe while using this app below.
Monitor Your Child’s Usage
Teleparty is deemed safe for people of all ages. However, keeping an eye on children who use it is important.
Be sure you know who the link is coming from and who your child is watching with. There is always a chance your child could have received a scam link.
Make Sure You Don’t Click Scam Links
Teleparty links should only be opened by people you know and have sent you a link.
There are plenty of scammers out there who could send you a fake link and then use it to hack your computer information.
This is very uncommon to happen with Teleparty and there have been no reports of Teleparty users being hacked, but it’s still a good idea to keep cautious.
Use a VPN
If you are skeptical about Teleparty sharing your information, the best option would be to install a VPN (virtual private network) to protect your information from leaking.
However, using a VPN while streaming may cause excessive loading time and freezing. Teleparty is recommended to be used without a VPN since it can cause issues.
How to Use Teleparty the Safe Way
Here’s how to use Teleparty:
- Download the Teleparty Chrome extension (Download Chrome if needed to do so)Click “Add to Chrome” so the Teleparty extension is available on your browserGo to the Netflix website and select a movie or show you would like to watch Click the gray Teleparty logo on the top right corner to host a partyTeleparty then provides you with a link to share with other usersWatch and chat your favorite series or movie with your friends live
Teleparty has become very well known for live streaming Netflix with your friends. It has gained popularity since the pandemic and has been used to host movie premieres.
What to Do If You Experience Safety Issues with Teleparty
When using Teleparty, you can experience technical issues that are common when using web browser extensions.
Visit the Teleparty Troubleshooting Page
Thankfully, Teleparty has a page on their website for simple troubleshooting that may occur when trying to use it.
Teleparty has not had many reported technical issues and has many great reviews from people around the globe.
Contact Teleparty Support
Teleparty support is available via email (team@teleparty.com) and can help with any troubleshooting you may need. They will email you back as soon as possible.
Teleparty also has frequently asked questions on their support page that may help guide you through the issue you are experiencing.
Conclusion
So now you know that Teleparty is safe and easy to use, you may want to go host a party with your friends.
Remember Teleparty will not share your information and it is made for easy watching without leaving the bed.
If you experience any issues with Teleparty be sure to contact support to get back to watching.