# MagicCast

> MagicCast allows you to play videos on your TV from websites, including movies, TV shows, news broadcasts, sports broadcasts and IPTV.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/magic-cast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/magic-cast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `magic-cast`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,other,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 3,174
- **Weekly downloads:** 80
- **Rating:** 3.05 / 5 (192 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-04-05
- **Size:** 294 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/magic-cast/)

## Description

MagicCast is a versatile Chrome extension designed to enhance your viewing experience by allowing you to stream videos from various websites straight to your television. Whether you want to watch movies, TV shows, live news broadcasts, sports events, or IPTV, MagicCast makes it seamless and convenient.

Simply find your favorite video online and use MagicCast to cast it directly onto your big screen, eliminating the need for complex setups or additional hardware. Enjoy your entertainment on a larger display with just a few clicks.

## Rankings

- #1,589 — Overall
- #149 — Games & Entertainment
- #242 — Other extensions
- #270 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #4 — magic
- #94 — tv

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `*://*/*`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Most reviews are negative: many users say the extension does not work, repeatedly cite a confusing "Device ID" requirement with no guidance, note there is no visible UI/icon to start casting, and criticize the lack of instructions or developer support. A very small number of users left brief positive remarks.

### Pros

- A small number of users left brief positive feedback (e.g., "Great" / "C'est Ok" ), indicating it may have worked for a few.

### Cons

- Multiple users report the add-on does not work or fails to cast.
- The add-on requires a "Device ID" but provides no guidance where to obtain it; many users are confused by this.
- No visible icon or clear way to start casting; users report no UI or button to begin casting.
- Lack of instructions/documentation and poor developer support; users complain there is no setup help or explanation.

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