Systems and methods for synchronizing playback at multiple locations

摘要

Embodiments provide methods and systems for synchronizing simultaneous media asset viewing for users at different geographical viewing locations. In some embodiments, a first user device receives a request to synchronize viewing of a media asset with a second user device. Control circuitry may automatically determine that the media asset is available to the second user device after becoming available to the first user device. Based on the determining, the control circuitry may automatically schedule the media asset for recording on the first user device. In some embodiments, control circuitry synchronizes viewing of the media asset when the media access becomes available to the second user device. The second user device may access a video feed transmitted by a media source, while the first user device accesses a video feed of a recorded media asset.

主权项

1. A method for synchronizing play of an on-demand media asset across multiple devices, the method comprising:
receiving, with control circuitry, a request to synchronize play of the on-demand media asset on a first user device and a second user device; determining that the on-demand media asset is accessible by the first user device from a first media source and is accessible by the second user device from a second media source; and synchronizing, based on the determining, play of the on-demand media asset on the first user device and the second user device.