# AutoCast

> Cast any video,image or audio along with any custom web page to your Chromecast!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joaomgcd.autocast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joaomgcd.autocast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.joaomgcd.autocast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** joaomgcd
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 159,181
- **Rating:** 3.08 / 5 (956 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1.bf
- **Last updated:** 2018-05-28
- **First published:** 2014-04-04
- **Publisher country:** PT
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autocast)
- **Website:** [http://joaoapps.com/](http://joaoapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://joaoapps.com/privacy-policy-google-play-games/](http://joaoapps.com/privacy-policy-google-play-games/)

## Description

AutoCast is a powerful Tasker plugin that transforms your Chromecast experience by enabling you to cast videos, images, audio, and custom web pages directly to your TV. Designed to work in tandem with Tasker, AutoCast provides automation and rich customization options, such as casting YouTube playlists, web pages, and local media. 

With features like custom screens, full-screen media display, and the ability to control playback of apps like YouTube and Plex, AutoCast offers an unparalleled level of control. It supports multiple media sources—including Dropbox, Vimeo, Flickr, and more—and fosters collaborative casting with messaging between Chromecast and Android devices. Whether you're creating photo slideshows, viewing notifications on your TV, or automating home media controls, AutoCast empowers you to personalize and enhance your casting experience seamlessly.

## Rankings

- #177,977 — Overall

## Review summary

AutoCast shows potential when it works, with praised support and Tasker integration; however, most reviews highlight chronic unreliability, broken YouTube casting, inconsistent device compatibility, and limited/poor documentation, plus signs of stagnation.

### Pros

- Works as specified and is effective when configured
- Responsive support and quick bug fixes
- Useful for Tasker/automation integration

### Cons

- Unreliable and unstable; stops working frequently and may require data deletion to fix
- YouTube casting is broken/not supported
- Inconsistent device compatibility and detection; not all devices work or are detected
- Appears abandoned/not actively maintained with outdated threads and unresolved issues
- Complex setup and poor or missing documentation

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joaomgcd.autocast)