From 53768980d05b10f52d816b87c98476b6afa79f3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Koala <6156589+Shik3i@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 03:54:52 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add TESTED_SERVICES.md compatibility matrix; update FAQ
Q1
- TESTED_SERVICES.md: table of tested platforms with sync/title/auto-sync columns
- FAQ Q1: explicitly mention Emby + Jellyfin, remove Disney+/Prime mention
- All 6 locale files updated (Q1+A1)
- README links to TESTED_SERVICES.md
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README.md | 1 +
TESTED_SERVICES.md | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
website/locales/de.json | 4 +--
website/locales/en.json | 4 +--
website/locales/es.json | 4 +--
website/locales/fr.json | 4 +--
website/locales/pt-BR.json | 4 +--
website/locales/ru.json | 4 +--
website/template.html | 4 +--
website/www/de/index.html | 8 +++---
website/www/es/index.html | 8 +++---
website/www/fr/index.html | 8 +++---
website/www/index.html | 8 +++---
website/www/pt-BR/index.html | 8 +++---
website/www/ru/index.html | 8 +++---
15 files changed, 86 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-)
create mode 100644 TESTED_SERVICES.md
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ Both the official KoalaSync website and the **v2.0 Browser Extension** feature f
### 📖 Documentation & Links
+- **[TESTED_SERVICES.md](TESTED_SERVICES.md)**: Detailed compatibility matrix of tested streaming platforms and known limitations.
- **[TRANSLATION.md](website/TRANSLATION.md)**: Translation and localization guide for contributors.
- **[PRIVACY.md](PRIVACY.md)**: Data Handling and Privacy Policy.
- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)**: How to help make KoalaSync better.
diff --git a/TESTED_SERVICES.md b/TESTED_SERVICES.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f22fba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/TESTED_SERVICES.md
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# Tested Streaming Services
+
+This document tracks which streaming platforms and media servers have been tested with KoalaSync.
+
+| Service | Sync Works | Media Title | Episode Auto-Sync | Notes |
+|---------|:----------:|:-----------:|:-----------------:|-------|
+| **YouTube** | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Best-in-class support. Native player API, reliable title detection. |
+| **Twitch** | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | N/A | Live-only platform. Tested on regular streams. |
+| **Netflix** | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Hidden | ⚠️ Manual | Sync works perfectly, but DRM prevents media title detection. Episode transitions may require manual lobby. |
+| **Emby** | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Self-hosted. Full HTML5 player access. |
+| **Jellyfin** | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Self-hosted. Full HTML5 player access. |
+| **Plex** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | Community reports indicate compatibility via HTML5 player mode. |
+| **Disney+** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | Widevine DRM may restrict title detection similar to Netflix. |
+| **Prime Video** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | DRM-protected player may restrict script injection. |
+| **HBO Max / Max** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — |
+| **Crunchyroll** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — |
+| **Vimeo** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — |
+| **Dailymotion** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — |
+| **ARD / ZDF Mediathek** | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | German public broadcasters. HTML5 players expected to work. |
+| **Spotify (Web Player)** | ❌ N/A | N/A | N/A | Audio-only platform. KoalaSync targets `
- Kann ich Netflix mit Freunden synchron schauen?
- Ja! KoalaSync funktioniert mit Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video und fast jeder Website mit einem HTML5-Videoplayer. Installiere die Erweiterung, erstelle einen Raum, teile den Einladungslink — und alle schauen perfekt synchron, ohne Lag.
+ Kann ich Netflix, Emby oder Jellyfin synchron mit Freunden schauen?
+ Ja! KoalaSync funktioniert mit Netflix, YouTube, Twitch und jeder Website mit einem HTML5-Videoplayer — einschließlich Emby, Jellyfin und eigenen Medienservern. Installiere die Erweiterung, erstelle einen Raum, teile den Einladungslink und alle schauen perfekt synchron.
Ist KoalaSync eine kostenlose Alternative zu Teleparty?
diff --git a/website/www/es/index.html b/website/www/es/index.html
index b21cc26..fd3839c 100644
--- a/website/www/es/index.html
+++ b/website/www/es/index.html
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
- "name": "Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?",
- "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
+ "name": "Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?",
+ "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
},
{
"@type": "Question",
@@ -1093,8 +1093,8 @@
- ¿Puedo ver Netflix sincronizado con amigos?
- ¡Sí! KoalaSync funciona con Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video y casi cualquier sitio con un reproductor de video HTML5. Instala la extensión, crea una sala, comparte el enlace de invitación y todos miran en perfecta sincronía.
+ ¿Puedo ver Netflix, Emby o Jellyfin sincronizado con amigos?
+ ¡Sí! KoalaSync funciona con Netflix, YouTube, Twitch y cualquier sitio con reproductor de video HTML5 — incluyendo Emby, Jellyfin y servidores multimedia propios. Instala la extensión, crea una sala, comparte el enlace y todos miran en perfecta sincronía.
¿Es KoalaSync una alternativa gratuita a Teleparty?
diff --git a/website/www/fr/index.html b/website/www/fr/index.html
index 4ba23b3..492df67 100644
--- a/website/www/fr/index.html
+++ b/website/www/fr/index.html
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
- "name": "Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?",
- "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
+ "name": "Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?",
+ "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
},
{
"@type": "Question",
@@ -1093,8 +1093,8 @@
- Puis-je regarder Netflix ensemble en synchronisation avec des amis ?
- Oui ! KoalaSync fonctionne avec Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video et presque tous les sites avec un lecteur vidéo HTML5. Installez l'extension, créez un salon, partagez le lien d'invitation et regardez en parfaite synchronisation.
+ Puis-je regarder Netflix, Emby ou Jellyfin en synchronisation avec des amis ?
+ Oui ! KoalaSync fonctionne avec Netflix, YouTube, Twitch et tout site avec un lecteur vidéo HTML5 — y compris Emby, Jellyfin et les serveurs multimédia auto-hébergés. Installez l'extension, créez un salon, partagez le lien et regardez en parfaite synchronisation.
KoalaSync est-il une alternative gratuite à Teleparty ?
diff --git a/website/www/index.html b/website/www/index.html
index ca58e81..52b0864 100644
--- a/website/www/index.html
+++ b/website/www/index.html
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
- "name": "Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?",
- "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
+ "name": "Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?",
+ "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
},
{
"@type": "Question",
@@ -1093,8 +1093,8 @@
- Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?
- Yes! KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and practically any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and everyone watches in perfect sync — no lag, no desync.
+ Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?
+ Yes! KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and everyone watches in perfect sync.
Is KoalaSync a free alternative to Teleparty?
diff --git a/website/www/pt-BR/index.html b/website/www/pt-BR/index.html
index dc22248..484a33c 100644
--- a/website/www/pt-BR/index.html
+++ b/website/www/pt-BR/index.html
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
- "name": "Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?",
- "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
+ "name": "Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?",
+ "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
},
{
"@type": "Question",
@@ -1093,8 +1093,8 @@
- Posso assistir Netflix sincronizado com amigos?
- Sim! O KoalaSync funciona com Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video e praticamente qualquer site com um player de vídeo HTML5. Instale a extensão, crie uma sala, compartilhe o link de convite e todos assistem em sincronia perfeita.
+ Posso assistir Netflix, Emby ou Jellyfin sincronizado com amigos?
+ Sim! O KoalaSync funciona com Netflix, YouTube, Twitch e qualquer site com player de vídeo HTML5 — incluindo Emby, Jellyfin e servidores de mídia próprios. Instale a extensão, crie uma sala, compartilhe o link e todos assistem em sincronia perfeita.
O KoalaSync é uma alternativa gratuita ao Teleparty?
diff --git a/website/www/ru/index.html b/website/www/ru/index.html
index 9918281..4e633f6 100644
--- a/website/www/ru/index.html
+++ b/website/www/ru/index.html
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
- "name": "Can I watch Netflix together in sync with friends?",
- "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and any website with an HTML5 video player. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
+ "name": "Can I watch Netflix, Emby or Jellyfin together in sync with friends?",
+ "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. KoalaSync works on Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and any website with an HTML5 video player — including Emby, Jellyfin and self-hosted media servers. Install the extension, create a room, share the invite link, and start watching in perfect sync." }
},
{
"@type": "Question",
@@ -1093,8 +1093,8 @@
- Могу ли я смотреть Netflix синхронно с друзьями?
- Да! KoalaSync работает с Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video и практически с любым сайтом, где есть HTML5-видеоплеер. Установите расширение, создайте комнату, поделитесь ссылкой и смотрите в идеальной синхронизации.
+ Могу ли я смотреть Netflix, Emby или Jellyfin синхронно с друзьями?
+ Да! KoalaSync работает с Netflix, YouTube, Twitch и любым сайтом с HTML5-видеоплеером — включая Emby, Jellyfin и собственные медиасерверы. Установите расширение, создайте комнату, поделитесь ссылкой и смотрите в идеальной синхронизации.
KoalaSync — бесплатная альтернатива Teleparty?