Watch Party
StreamLayer Watch Party enables real-time video chat with up to 8 participants, shared gamification, and sponsor integrations—without shrinking the video.
Note: This feature is available on mobile (iOS, Android, React Native) and web. On CTV platforms, enable a second-screen setup so viewers can participate from their phone while watching on TV.
StreamLayer Watch Party lets viewers enjoy live sports and events with friends and family through real-time video chat—without shrinking the screen or disrupting the viewing experience. Users can invite up to 8 authenticated friends to watch together in either portrait or landscape mode.
Watch Party is built on StreamLayer's messaging platform, which means the system knows who the participants are. This enables shared gamification, celebrations, celebrity guest appearances, and the potential for alternative audio/video commentary feeds.
Key Features
- 1-on-1 and group Watch Parties (up to 8 participants)
- Group messaging with all participants
- Game audio ducking so participants can hear each other
- Add or drop participants without ending the call
- Call persistence when the app is placed in the background
- Friend invitations via share link
- Shared gamification (polls, trivia, predictions) across participants
- Sponsor integrations: splash screen takeover and persistent branded "bug"
Design Examples
Home Screen
Portrait View
Full-Screen Mode
Related
- Messaging — Escalate any message conversation to a Watch Party
- Who's Online — See which friends are in the app and invite them
- Feature Sponsorship — Watch Party sponsor placements
Updated 15 days ago