AuRo - audio output device router

A Chrome Extension to pick an audio output device for HTML5 audio and video elements. In 0.3 saving deviceId for a current tab…

What is AuRo - audio output device router?

AuRo - audio output device router is a unique Chrome extension designed to enhance users' control over their audio and video experience on the web. It works by modifying the play() method in HTML5 audio and video elements, allowing users to choose their desired audio output device for each tab domain. Please note this extension doesn't support AudioContext as setSinkId() is not yet implemented in it. However, to maintain optimal performance, users may sometimes be required to pause/play media during initialization.

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Users: 9,000+

Rating: 4.26 (34)

Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2022-07-01)

Creation date: 2022-01-05

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
tabs

Size: 23.94K

Email: im*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 10735 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#5835 in Just for Fun ▲ 1340 #18 in device keyword 4 ▼ 3 #33 in audio keyword 55 ▼ 7

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Summary

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A Chrome Extension to pick an audio output device for HTML5 audio and video elements.

In 0.3 saving deviceId for a current tab domain became possible.

How it works

The extension patches HTML5 audio and video .play() method and manipulates the sinkId in order to switch to the desired audio output device. It also does not and will never work with AudioContext cause setSinkId() is not implemented for it. To not overhead every page with script injection sometimes it requires to pause/play media on initialization.

User reviews

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Pros

Works as expected on most websites
Allows for routing audio output from different tabs
Easy to use and configure
Solves the issue of low audio volume on some websites

Cons

Some users experience issues with permissions and need to refresh the page
Doesn't work on YouTube for some users
Not compatible with Twitch

Most mentioned

Works as expected
Does what it's supposed to do
Requires allowing microphone and site permissions
Works on most websites

Recent reviews

It stopped working please fix

Nathaniel Perez, 2024-04-06

Ilia Sergunin, 2024-04-05

Priscila André, 2024-03-18

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Safety

Risk impact

AuRo - audio output device router may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.