# SyncLounge

SyncLounge is a self-hosted application that synchronises Plex media playback across multiple clients, letting friends and family watch movies and shows together from anywhere. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/668/synclounge

## Description

SyncLounge is a self-hosted application that synchronises Plex media playback across multiple clients, letting friends and family watch movies and shows together from anywhere.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

47/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 46 (last commit 274 days ago)
- Popular: 61 (1,133 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 30 (2 install platforms, Docker image)

## Links

- Official website: http://synclounge.tv
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/synclounge
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/synclounge
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/synclounge-101rakj1hwz547?q=synclounge
- Documentation: https://docs.synclounge.tv

## Common questions

### Do I need an existing Plex server before hosting SyncLounge?

If you do not already have a Plex server setup, you should not worry about setting up your own SyncLounge server. The setup guidance is for SyncLounge, not for setting up Plex itself.

### Who controls playback in a SyncLounge room?

The user who joins the room first becomes the host. That host controls commands such as play, pause, and seek for the room.

### What happens if the host plays content that other users have on a different Plex server?

SyncLounge searches all of the available Plex Media Servers for an equivalent title.

### Where do I find self-hosting setup and configuration help?

Check the how-to and Self-hosting sections in the documentation. They explain how to set up and configure your servers.

## Alternatives

- Flickcall: Flickcall is a privacy-focused browser extension to watch movies & TV shows together.
- Invited.tv: An online video streaming service that allows friends to host watch parties using virtual browsers.
- Teleparty: Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special some…
- Watch Party: Browse and watch shows as you normally would on Netflix.com or DisneyPlus.com with anyone.

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