Hosting watch parties is one of the most popular activities on Twitch, allowing streamers to watch movies, TV shows, and videos with their communities in real-time. However, with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) regulations, it can be challenging to stream copyrighted content without risking copyright claims. Luckily, there’s a solution: Tanami browser extension.
Tanami watch parties work similarly to Twitch’s built-in watch party feature, but with the added advantage of being able to watch Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, and YouTube content with your viewers. With Tanami, viewers can join your stream and watch the same show or movie as you, using their own Netflix account, thus avoiding DMCA copyright claims.
To get started, you need to install the Tanami browser extension, which you can pin by clicking the puzzle icon in the top right of your Chrome browser. Once installed, connect Tanami to your Twitch account and select the streaming service you want to watch. A new window will pop up, and the video you watch in that window will automatically sync to your Twitch stream for your viewers.
When you start watching, viewers on your Twitch stream will receive a pop-up notification that will allow them to watch with you. Keep in mind that your viewers will also need to install Tanami to join your watch party. For first-time viewers, it’s recommended to set up a join command with the Tanami link provided, which they can click to join your watch party within seconds.
To ensure that your viewers don’t hear double audio, make sure not to capture Netflix with your streaming software. Instead, stream yourself in full-screen mode and disable desktop audio capture in your streaming software. If you’re using an audio mixer like Go XLR, you can disable your desktop or system audio to the line-out of your mixer with a single click.
If you need help setting up your stream, Tanami provides a guide that you can follow by clicking the link in the description below. Finally, if you find their service helpful, don’t forget to give them feedback and support in the comments below.