WHAT IS PRESSPLAY
PressPlay is a desktop application that helps you watch videos together. Everyone watches the video on the original website, while PressPlay coordinates playback between participants. It works without streaming, without re-encoding, and without degrading video or audio quality.
PressPlay intercepts control of the last active video player and works not only with standard HTML5 players, but also with most DRM-protected platforms.
Open a page with a video
Navigate to any video streaming platform
HOW IT WORKS
Press Play or Pause to lock the player
PressPlay detects the video player automatically
PressPlay takes over playback control
All participants sync to the same timeline
FLOATING CONTROL MODE
When minimized, PressPlay turns into a transparent floating button that can be placed at the edge of the screen.
Paused playback
Active playback, button gets dimmed
One click starts playback for everyone.
If someone needs to step away, there is no need to coordinate pauses or count down together.
One click starts playback for everyone.
One control. One shared stream.
WATCH TOGETHER, WITHOUT FRICTION
BUILT-IN CHAT
A lightweight chat inside the room allows participants to coordinate without switching to external messengers.
Everything stays in the context of the shared viewing session.
Works with YouTube and DRM-protected platforms
PLAYBACK PERMISSIONS
The room creator can grant playback control to specific participants and revoke it at any moment.
No confusion. No accidental pauses.
SMART RESYNCHRONIZATION
When a session starts, a shared master room timer is launched and stays synchronized with the video playback timeline.
Timecodes are used internally, but the experience stays simple and intuitive.
MANUAL TIME ADJUSTMENT
If you need to manually sync, the Adjust tab lets you enter your exact playback position.
PressPlay calculates the time difference and displays whether you need to catch up or wait for the stream.
Precise timing
Synchronization accounts for network latency, device performance, browser behavior, and player specifics.
5-15ms
average sync deviation
Fullscreen compatibility
The floating control mode allows playback control without exiting fullscreen video mode.
Control remains accessible at all times, maintaining an uninterrupted viewing experience.
The easiest way to watch together on most websites without losing video or audio quality.
No screen capture
Native playback stays native
No floating control mode
Up to 2 users per room
Playback control only from the host
No master timer or resync tools
No seeking
Sessions limited to 1 hour
FREE VERSION
