# Miracast

> Wifi Display Helper to enable the hidden miracast menu

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.widget7.miracast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.widget7.miracast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.widget7.miracast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Widget7
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,053,476
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (5,304 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2019-11-08
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 6.43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.miracast)
- **Website:** [https://widget7-f75a8.web.app](https://widget7-f75a8.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/widget7com/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/widget7com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Miracast is a Chrome extension designed to help users unlock the hidden Miracast menu on their Android devices, enabling seamless wireless screen casting to Smart TVs and other wireless display devices. It supports Android devices running version 4.2 and above, making it compatible with major brands like Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, HTC, and Sony.

This extension ensures an easy-to-use experience by detecting wireless display devices on the same WiFi network and allowing users to start and stop screen mirroring effortlessly. Note that the target TV must support Wireless Display/Miracast technology, and both devices need to be connected to the same WiFi network (not wired LAN). The app also lists unsupported devices such as certain Samsung Galaxy models to avoid compatibility issues.

## Rankings

- #34,285 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.widget7.miracast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.widget7.miracast.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Many report that Miracast works reliably on supported Android devices and TVs and that the app is easy to use and handy to carry. However, multiple reviews highlight significant downsides: frequent non-functionality and device discovery/connectivity problems, and intrusive advertising that disrupts usage. Compatibility issues on certain devices (e.g., some Samsung models) are also mentioned. Overall, the app can perform well on some setups but suffers from ads and inconsistent compatibility for others.

### Pros

- Reliable performance across Android devices and TVs
- Easy to use with a smooth, user-friendly experience
- Positive reception and general usefulness
- Portable and handy to use anywhere

### Cons

- Frequent non-functionality and connection/discovery problems
- Intrusive ads and ad-related annoyances
- Device compatibility issues and limited support for some devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.widget7.miracast)