StreamRoom

Real-Time Streaming · beta · 2025 · Client: Personal

Private, invite-only watch party platform with real-time video sync and live chat.

The problem

Watching videos together remotely lacks intimacy — mainstream platforms don't offer private, low-latency synchronized playback with a polished, distraction-free experience for couples or small groups.

The solution

A full-stack real-time application using Socket.IO for sub-second playback synchronization between host and guests, with host-authoritative controls, lightweight time-relay architecture, and a glass-morphism UI optimized for all screen sizes.

Key features

• Host-authoritative playback control with guest auto-sync
• Sub-second time synchronization via lightweight Socket.IO relay
• Live chat with presence indicators and emoji reactions
• Video queue management with YouTube and direct URL support
• Invite-link access with responsive mobile sidebar UI

Impact

• Enables private, synchronized watch parties across any distance
• Achieves <1s playback drift via 500ms polling with ref-based sync
• Zero-auth onboarding — share a link and start watching together

Tech stack

React, TypeScript, Vite, Framer Motion, react-player, Node.js, Express, TypeScript, Zod, Socket.IO, WebSocket, Docker-ready, ngrok-compatible

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