Videostream for Google Chromecast™

Videostream for Google Chromecast™

Play your downloaded videos on the Chromecast™ (any file type)

What is Videostream for Google Chromecast™?
Videostream for Google Chromecast™ is a dynamic Chrome extension that lets users stream local videos from their computers to their Chromecast or Android TV. Works across multiple operating systems, it also offers subtitles support, full 1080p streaming, support for multiple file types, and more. Its aim is to provide an easy, hassle-free streaming experience.
Stats
Users: 800,000+
Version: 2.20.505.0 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://localhost:3000/
  • http://localhost:5556/
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • https://www.googleapis.com/*
  • https://www.googleapis.com/*
  • https://*.stripe.com/*
  • {"socket":["tcp-connect","tcp-listen","resolve-host"]}
  • identity
  • power
  • http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/
  • See more
Size: 24.04M
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Play your own local videos on your Chromecast or Android TV directly from your computer (PC, Mac, Linux) - Subtitles supported!

www.getvideostream.com

You can grab our corresponding Android and iOS remote apps too!

Having problems? team@getvideostream.com http://www.reddit.com/r/videostream

==== Background permission explained: This lets the mobile apps connect without launching Videostream so you can browse and start videos without opening the desktop app! Also it makes us more stable and lets you close the tab while videos are playing :)

Common issues: Can be fixed by following the options in the "Help" menu!

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Used to work amazingly for years
  • Good solution for the user's issue
  • No other app comes close to the functionality
Cons
  • App does not work on Mac
  • Won't open or launch
  • No more updates and seems out of date
  • Issues with a firewall management utility
  • Performance issues like freezing, even on 720p videos
Most mentioned
  • Does not open or launch
  • No longer works on various operating systems including Linux and Mac
  • Issues since Chrome version update
  • Lack of developer response or updates
  • Used to work well but now has performance issues
Recent reviews
Не работи!
by Ralica Georgieva Ralica Georgieva, 2021-12-28

It won't even let me open the app on my computer
by Jasmine Riddick Jasmine Riddick, 2023-10-25

Why is there no more updates? Trying to get this extension to work for brave browser on a macbook but it wont open because it says its out of date. To bad seemed like a good solution to my issue
by Boris Bijl Boris Bijl, 2023-10-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Videostream for Google Chromecast™ is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Videostream for Google Chromecast™ if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Videostream for Google Chromecast™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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