CastPlay

Name: CastPlay
Rating: 3.27 (5605 reviews)
Author: SmartTV Software Studio

By: SmartTV Software Studio App

With CastPlay your mobile phone will be more interactive with your Android TV.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

5,321,089 ▲ 13.01K

Data as of 2026-08-06

Rating:

3.27 ▼ 0.04

(5,605)

Version:

3.0.277.260730

Last updated: 2026-07-30

Ranking

#22,802 ▲ 24

Overall

Features & Capabilities

CastPlay is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance the interaction between your mobile phone and Android Smart TV. By ensuring both devices are connected to the same local network, users can effortlessly control their TV directly from their phone. With CastPlay, you can share photos, videos, and music from your mobile device to your Smart TV, creating a rich and immersive media experience.

The extension supports smooth device switching on your TV screen for better synchronization and usability. It also integrates NFC technology, enabling quick and easy screen casting with just a tap on an NFC sticker. For optimal performance, a 5G router connection and wired network setup for your Smart TV are recommended, along with disabling any privacy separator functions on your router.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment

By:

SmartTV Software Studio

Downloads:

5,321,089 13.01K

Rating:

3.27

(5,605) 0.04

Version:

3.0.277.260730 Last updated: 2026-07-30

Version code:

3000277

Creation date:

2020-06-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS High risk
android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk

Size:

23.20MB

Email:

wa*****@skyworth.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 22,802 ▲ 24

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

SmartTV Software Studio

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartdevice.mobile.icasting

Email:

wa*****@skyworth.com

User Reviews

Overall, CastPlay draws mixed reviews. Many users praise its Chromecast/TV casting capability and express positive sentiment about the app. However, a substantial portion report stability and connectivity problems: the app not opening or not working, and TV connection failures. Some experience slow performance or playback crashes. An ads/premium model is also noted as a downside. The most consistent issues center on TV connection reliability and general stability, while the casting feature remains the strongest point for those who can get it to work.

Pros

Chromecast/TV casting capability and TV connection is a highlighted feature.
Overall positive sentiment from several users (described as excellent/awesome).
Some users report uninterrupted playback on TV.
One reviewer called it the Best Chromecast app.

Cons

App often not working or not opening (various phrasings like 'not opening', 'not working', 'doesn't work').
TV not connecting or not connected to the TV (connectivity issues).
Very slow performance and lags during use.
Ads and premium paywall noted as a downside (monetization concerns).
Crashes during playback requiring restart or repeated failures.