# Smart View > Smart View - Access all of your music, videos and photos with SmartShare Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartcasting.viewscreencast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartcasting.viewscreencast) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.smartcasting.viewscreencast` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Removed - **Publisher:** Smart View TV - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 1,190,274 - **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (6,957 ratings) - **Version:** 1.3.0 - **Last updated:** 2025-06-21 - **First published:** 2023-04-08 - **Size:** 19 MB - **Data as of:** 2025-07-22 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartcasting.viewscreencast) - **Website:** [https://smartvtems.blogspot.com](https://smartvtems.blogspot.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/sstprvcy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/sstprvcy/home) ## Description Smart View is a versatile Chrome extension designed for seamless streaming of music, videos, and photos from your mobile device or PC directly to your Smart TV. Compatible with Samsung Smart TVs and other major brands like LG, Sony, and Chromecast devices, it supports screen mirroring and media casting over Wi-Fi. Users can create personalized playlists, control playback remotely, and enjoy real-time content sharing without interruption. This app leverages advanced screen mirroring technologies like Miracast and DLNA, enabling you to broadcast your favorite multimedia effortlessly. Whether you want to stream movies, showcase photos, play music, or mirror your phone screen for games and apps, Smart View provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Its support for multiple device ecosystems makes it a comprehensive solution for enhancing your smart home entertainment experience. ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.smartcasting.viewscreencast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary User reviews for the Smart View Android app are mixed. Many praise its ease of use for screen mirroring and multimedia casting to Samsung TVs, highlighting good compatibility, privacy, and file management features. However, multiple users report connectivity issues requiring same Wi-Fi, lack of support for some devices, invasive ads, app crashes, and unauthorized charges. While it functions well on compatible devices, concerns about ads, device limitations, and billing have negatively impacted user experience. ### Pros - Facilitates screen mirroring and casting multimedia content to Samsung Smart TVs. - User-friendly and easy to set up interface. - Supports a variety of media file types and integrates well with cloud services. - Helps organize and access files efficiently. - Does not share data with third parties, respecting user privacy. ### Cons - Requires both TV and phone to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, limiting connectivity options. - Does not work on some devices like Pixel 9 and lacks compatibility with TVs that do not support Miracast. - Contains intrusive ads and installs additional apps that are difficult to uninstall. - App instability issues including crashes and self-removal reported by users. - Charges are made without users' consent in some cases, indicating possible billing problems or scams. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Smart View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartcast.viewscreencasting) — 604,445 users, 3.71 / 5 - [Smart View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartview.screenmirroring.casttotv.chromecast) — 85,273 users, 2.56 / 5 - [Smart View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartview.screen.mirroring) — 890,213 users, 2.71 / 5 - [Smart View For Samsung TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartview.castto.screenmirror.appfor.miracast) — 3,060,622 users, 4.39 / 5 - [Smartview for Samsung Smart TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screencast.lgtv.smartview.screenmirroring) — 2,788,814 users, 4.16 / 5 - [Smart View for Samsung TV Cast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.casttotv.screenmirroring.smartview.smarttvlcd) — 6,803,243 users, 2.87 / 5 - [TV Smart View Stream All Share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/noitarmobile.cast.stream.screenmirroring.smartview) — 1,693,858 users, 3.73 / 5 - [Samsung Smart View TV Cast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenmirror.forvizio.smarttv.screenshare) — 984,993 users, 4.50 / 5 - [Smart View for Smart TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/smartview.samsung.smart.tv) — 287,095 users, 3.00 / 5 - [Smart TV View - All Cast to TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.socem.smart.screen.mirror.smartview.stream.tv) — 27,256 users - [Samsung Smart View Screen Cast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartcast.screenmirror.forlg.smarttv) — 127,753 users, 4.03 / 5 - [Smart Things for Samsung TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cast.to.samsung.tv.chromecast) — 216,057 users, 4.06 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartcasting.viewscreencast)