Merlin
Bit Player

Bit Player

Tiny video player for streaming torrents, local video files with subtitles support

What is Bit Player?
'Bit Player' is a Chrome extension designed for video streaming. It allows users to not only stream video torrents but also to play local video files. It integrates with OpenSubtitles.com to provide high-quality subtitles. Users can choose their preferred subtitle language. Additionally, it offers features like automatic video play and Casting options.
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Merlin
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By: Roey
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.75 (85)
Version: 0.6.6 (Last updated: 2016-05-14)
Creation date: 2016-05-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alwaysOnTopWindows
  • notifications
  • system.network
  • mdns
  • power
  • fullscreen
  • <all_urls>
  • http://*/
Size: 560.13K
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# 16622 ▼ 74

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Merlin
Summary
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Stream video torrents or play local video files. This will also fetch the best subtitles available for the video from OpenSubtitles.com.

v0.6.6

  • chrome cast beta (if you want to try it, enable chrome's media router: chrome://flags/#media-router).
  • toggle auto play video once ready.

v0.6.0

  • nicer video player controls (youtube style).
  • users can now select subtitles language.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Can play videos with .srt subtitles
  • Great for watching downloaded videos or torrents
  • Can chromecast videos
Cons
  • Limited codec support
  • No audio for certain file types
  • Issue with casting to TV
Most mentioned
  • No audio
  • Limited codec support
  • Chromecast not working
  • Easy to use
  • Limited cache for streaming torrents
Recent reviews
Finally an app that can play srt subtitles
by Bartłomiej Lipiński Bartłomiej Lipiński, 2023-08-19
Lo necesitaba para reproducir videos con subtítulos.Muy bueno.
by antonio dueñas antonio dueñas, 2021-09-12
Perfecto para reproducir videos locales con subtitulos *.srt desde Chrome 5/5
by Marcelo A. Fischer Marcelo A. Fischer, 2021-02-21
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Safety
Risk impact

Bit Player may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Bit Player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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