# Syncplay

Syncplay is a self-hosted media applications app. Syncplay synchronizes video playback across multiple media players (mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, MPC-BE, mplayer2) so that everyone in the same room watches the same file at the same time, keeping pauses, seeks, and a text chat... It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/885/syncplay

## Description

Syncplay synchronizes video playback across multiple media players (mpv, VLC, MPC-HC, MPC-BE, mplayer2) so that everyone in the same room watches the same file at the same time, keeping pauses, seeks, and a text chat in sync over the Internet for group viewing.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Mac, Windows.

## Desktop and other devices

Mac, Windows.

## Health score

75/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 95 (last commit 55 days ago)
- Popular: 69 (2,692 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Security check: 65 (no serious findings, CI, OpenSSF Scorecard 3.6/10)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/Syncplay/syncplay
- Official website: https://syncplay.pl/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/syncplay-1lz72qz0wxkkfr?q=Syncplay
- desktop: https://github.com/Syncplay/syncplay/releases/latest
- Documentation: https://syncplay.pl/guide/install/

## Common questions

### Why does Syncplay not load on Windows?

Install the 32-bit Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable Package, or use the command-line console version if the normal client still fails.

### How can I watch self-hosted HTTP video files with Syncplay?

Use mpv with youtube-dl so self-hosted HTTP video content can be accessed through Syncplay.

### What should I change in MPC-HC when Syncplay slows playback during desync?

Disable 'Slow down on desync' under 'Show more settings' in the Syncplay configuration window.

### Can Syncplay be used to share the video file with viewers?

No, Syncplay is not a file sharing service; it only synchronizes playback of files that users already have.

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