LocalChromecast Player

LocalChromecast Player

Local video player with subtitles (srt) for Chromecast (and more). Features: - offline support - play your local file in Chrome,…

What is LocalChromecast Player?
LocalChromecast Player is a Chrome extension, designed to play local files in Chrome with offline support, providing an excellent alternative for Chrome users who want to mirror content to their Chromecast. Featuring the ability to load SRT subtitle files, automatic subtitle downloading from opensubtitles.org, and Drag-and-Drop of video and subtitles, it enhances users' multimedia experience.
Stats
Users: 80,000+
Rating: 3.11 (444)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2014-02-08)
Creation date: 2014-02-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 7.08K
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Summary

Local video player with subtitles (srt) for Chromecast (and more).

Features:

  • offline support
  • play your local file in Chrome, so you can use the standard extension to mirror to your Chromecast
  • load SRT subtitle files
  • multiple subtitle encoding format support
  • automatic download of subtitles from opensubtitles.org
  • DnD of video and subtitles

Please, if possible submit bug and feature request at https://github.com/guancio/ChromeOsSubtitle/issues

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Ability to cast local video files to TV
  • Integration of subtitles
  • Generally flawless streaming
  • Simple and efficient interface
  • The only player that worked out of several alternatives
Cons
  • No audio when streaming large files or certain formats
  • App crashes
  • Inability to play certain file types like WMV and FLV
  • Subtitles must exist on a specific site (opensubtitles.org)
  • Issues with subtitle positioning and colors
Most mentioned
  • Issues with audio not working
  • App functionality issues or crashing
  • Problems with subtitle integration
  • Comparisons to other casting services like Plex
  • Ease of use and functionality when it works properly
Recent reviews
Не работи!
by Kiro kirov Kiro kirov, 2016-08-21

No reproduce los subtitulos (estan en un archivo srt al lado de mi video)
by A Google user, 2015-10-25

No funciona con .AVI a pesar que dice que va bien con la mayoria
by A Google user, 2015-10-24
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Safety
Risk impact

LocalChromecast Player is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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