AudioPick

Pick a preferred audio output device for HTML5 audio and video elements

What is AudioPick?

'AudioPick' is a Chrome browser extension that enhances your media experience by allowing you to select a preferred audio output device specifically for HTML5 audio and video elements on web pages. It adjusts the 'sinkId' for HTML5 media elements to route sound through your chosen output device. With AudioPick, you can set different audio outputs for sites you visit, streamlining your listening experience without affecting the entire browser's settings. It supports secure HTTPS pages and works with media not directly in the document tree.

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By: https://rain-fighters.net

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 80,000+

Rating: 3.86 (498) ▲ 3 new ratings

Version: 0.3.10 (Last updated: 2024-01-26)

Creation date: 2017-04-18

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

contentSettings
storage
scripting
activeTab
favicon

Host permissions:

https://*/*

Size: 37.25K

Email: we*****@rain-fighters.net

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 2641 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#59 in Accessibility ▲ 2 #6 in audio keyword 74 #19 in device keyword 6 #116 in volume control keyword 53 ▲ #144 in permission keyword 9 ▼ 3

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Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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AudioPick allows to pick a preferred audio output device that is used when a chrome tab is playing HTML5 audio or video over HTTPS.

The extension finds HTML5 audio and video elements within the document tree and manipulates the "sinkId"` in order to switch to the preferred audio output device. Since version 0.3.8 it also finds Audio, Video and AudioContext objects that have not been inserted into the document tree, e. g. Spotify and SoundCloud should now work with the extension, too.

Since it's now possible to store/remember a preferred audio output device per domain, the extension's option panel and hence the option to set a global preferred device (for the browser) has been removed.

Note that the "Media Capture and Streams API" requires media (microphone) permissions to be granted to every site with audio sinks that need to be manipulated, which - as a result - allows those sites to access your microphone. Hence AudioPick only acquires permission when the user actually picks a non-default device for a site and restores permissions when the user reverts back to using the default. Since version 0.3.10 a "smartMicAccess" mode can be activated in the UI which further reduces the number of microphone permissions granted by the extension.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for specific audio outputs on per-domain basis.
Users appreciate its functionality for HTML5 audio and video.
Generally positive feedback about its efficiency and design.
FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) which is a plus for many users.

Cons

Doesn't work on many popular streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu.
Common issues with 'Content Script not responding'.
Requires HTTPS, limiting its use on some websites.
Some users find the volume control inadequate.

Most mentioned

Issues with functionality on YouTube and other major streaming platforms.
Problems with the content script not responding.
Desire for volume control on a per-tab basis.
Some users report the extension has become less stable after updates.

Recent reviews

Only works in Google Chrome and the author refuses to make any changes about it.

Osman E. “Otto”, 2024-10-28

Works fine, just needed to reload tab after install.

Andris Kardos, 2024-10-27

Extension not working, gives "Content Script not reponding. Try reload." on all tabs. Reloading, or even completely restarting either chrome or system (tried on both Win 10 and Ubuntu) doesn't help, either.