Synko
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
About Synko
Synko is a Kodi service that implements the JSON over TCP/IP protocol used by Syncplay, effectively running a minimal Syncplay client inside Kodi. It is intended for watching movies on a TV in sync with other people, using Kodi as the playback application rather than the standalone Syncplay client. The project is described as a personal project, with fixes or enhancements added on an informal basis. It has been tested on Kodi Matrix 19.4 and 19.5 and Nexus 20.0 through 20.2, on both desktop and Google TV builds. TLS support is not implemented and is listed as a to-do that will not be done unless someone opens a pull request, so synced sessions are not encrypted by this add-on. Error handling is also noted as an area that could be improved.
Key features
- Runs a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service
- Implements Syncplay's JSON over TCP/IP protocol
- Synchronizes movie playback across participants
- Installed by downloading the repository as a zip and adding it in Kodi
- Tested on Kodi Matrix 19.4/19.5 and Nexus 20.0-20.2
- Tested on both desktop and Google TV builds
Best for: Kodi users who want to watch movies in sync with friends without running the standalone Syncplay client.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT license
- Tested on multiple Kodi Matrix and Nexus versions
- Works on desktop and Google TV builds
Watch out for
- No TLS support, so connections are not encrypted
- Error handling is identified as needing improvement
- Maintained as a personal project without a formal support commitment
Synko at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Skaytacium/synko
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Synko FAQ
How do I install Synko?
Download the repository as a zip file and install it in Kodi.
Which Kodi versions has it been tested on?
Kodi Matrix 19.4 and 19.5, and Kodi Nexus 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2, on desktop and Google TV.
Does Synko support encrypted connections?
No. TLS support is listed as a to-do and will not be added unless someone opens a pull request.
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