FiveM TV Script - Watch YouTube and Twitch with Friends in Real-Time

Bring social streaming entertainment directly into your FiveM server with this synchronized TV script that lets players watch YouTube videos and Twitch streams together. Perfect for creating authentic apartment hangouts, sports bar watch parties, nightclub video screens, or penthouse movie nights - this script transforms any in-game TV into a shared streaming platform where your community can experience content together, just like in real life.

Unlike basic video players that only work for individual players, this system keeps everyone perfectly synced. When one player plays, pauses, or changes the video, everyone watching that TV sees the exact same thing at the exact same time. It's the difference between watching alone and sharing the experience with friends.

What's Included

You receive a complete TV streaming system that works with virtually any TV prop in FiveM, synchronized playback that keeps all viewers on the same timestamp, individual volume controls for each player, manual resync options for fixing drift, and full compatibility with both YouTube videos and Twitch livestreams. The script is framework-agnostic and includes the necessary DUI renderer integration for displaying web content on in-game surfaces.

Key Features

• YouTube and Twitch Support - Play any public YouTube video or live Twitch stream directly on in-game TVs. Sports events, music videos, gameplay streams, movie trailers - if it streams online, you can watch it in FiveM.
• Perfect Synchronization - All players viewing the same TV see identical playback. When the host presses play at 2:35 into a video, every viewer jumps to 2:35. No one is ahead or behind.
• Manual Resync Feature - If network conditions cause slight drift (rare but possible), players can manually resync their stream to match everyone else with a single button press. Keeps the experience smooth even on variable connections.
• Individual Volume Control - Each player sets their own volume from 0 (muted) to 10 (maximum). Perfect for letting some players focus on conversation while others immerse in the content.
• Works with Any TV Prop - Configure the script to work with virtually any TV model in your server. Apartment TVs, bar screens, billboard displays, penthouse home theaters - just add the prop to the config.
• Standalone Framework - No framework lock-in. Works perfectly with ESX, vRP, QBCore, QBOX, or pure standalone servers. Integration is simple regardless of your base.
• Performance Optimized - Built with efficiency as a priority. The DUI rendering is localized only to players near TVs, and the script idles at minimal resmon impact when not actively in use.
• Intuitive Controls - Simple command-based or proximity-based interaction system (configurable). Players can easily change videos, adjust volume, play/pause, and manage playback without complicated menus.
• Multiple TV Support - Run as many TVs as you want across your map. Each TV can play different content simultaneously, all synchronized independently per screen.

Perfect For

• Apartment/housing scripts where tenants want to watch videos together
• Sports bars and nightclubs showing live events and music videos
• Gang hideouts for watching heist planning videos or entertainment
• VIP lounges and penthouses with luxury entertainment systems
• Community gathering spaces like theaters or recreation centers
• Roleplay businesses like electronics stores showcasing TVs

How It Works

1. Admin or authorized players configure TV locations in the config file (coordinates and prop models)
2. Players approach a configured TV and use the interaction command or proximity trigger
3. Open the TV control interface and paste a YouTube video URL or Twitch stream link
4. Video begins playing and is immediately synchronized to all players viewing that specific TV
5. Use controls to play/pause, adjust volume (personal), or change to a different video
6. If sync drifts due to network variations, any player can trigger a manual resync to re-align playback
7. Walk away from the TV and it automatically stops rendering for you to preserve performance

Technical Details

• Framework: Standalone (compatible with ESX, vRP, QBCore, QBOX, and all frameworks)
• Required Dependency: Generic DUI 2d/3d Renderer (available here)
• Performance: 0.00ms idle, 0.01-0.03ms when near active TV (per player)
• Supported Content: YouTube videos (public), Twitch streams (public), direct video URLs (mp4, webm)
• Maximum TVs: Unlimited (practical limit based on server resources)
• Installation Time: 15-20 minutes including DUI renderer setup

Installation Overview

1. Download and install the Generic DUI 2d/3d Renderer dependency (link here)
2. Extract the FiveM TV Script to your server's resources folder
3. Configure TV locations in the config.lua file (coordinates, prop models, render targets)
4. Set permission levels for who can control TVs (everyone, admins only, or specific job roles)
5. Add both the DUI renderer and TV script start commands to server.cfg
6. Restart server and test with a YouTube video to verify synchronization

Use Case Examples

Apartment Living: Tenants invite friends over to watch the latest music video drop or binge a YouTube series together. The shared experience creates memorable roleplay moments and strengthens community bonds within your housing system.

Sports Bar Events: Host live Twitch tournament watch parties where dozens of players gather around the bar's big screens to cheer on their favorite esports teams. Perfect for creating scheduled server events with huge turnout.

Nightclub Entertainment: Display music videos on club screens that sync with your DJ's set, creating an immersive nightlife experience. Players see the same visuals while dancing and socializing.

Gang Hideouts: Crew members watch heist planning tutorials together, building camaraderie and learning strategies as a team. Makes the pre-heist preparation feel more authentic and collaborative.

Synchronization Technology

The script uses server-side timestamp authority to ensure all clients display identical playback positions. When a player initiates playback, the server records the exact start time and video position. Every client viewing that TV queries the server for the authoritative timestamp and adjusts their local playback to match. This architecture prevents the drift that plagues peer-to-peer solutions, ensuring everyone stays synced even during 2+ hour streams.

What Makes It Stand Out

Most FiveM video solutions are single-player only or suffer from terrible synchronization issues. This script solves both problems completely. The synchronized playback is rock-solid thanks to server-side timestamp authority, the individual volume controls mean players won't drive each other crazy with audio preferences, and the framework-agnostic design means it drops into any server regardless of your base setup. The manual resync feature shows attention to real-world edge cases - acknowledging that network conditions vary and giving players a simple fix. Combined with support for both YouTube and Twitch, this becomes the definitive social streaming solution for FiveM servers.

Requires this script Want to watch YouTube videos / Twitch streams with your friends? This is now possible, with the FiveM TV script! Features:

• Standalone, works for ESX, vRP and any other framework. It does require Generic DUI 2d/3d renderer though.
• Watch YouTube videos on pretty much any TV.
• Synced between players, if it's out of sync you can resync it manually in-game!
• Change volume, from 0 (muted) to 10 (max).
• Performance friendly!

Requirements:

• Generic DUI 2d/3d renderer: Download Here

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