Castify for Android
Cast video/audio from web browser to Chromecast
Watch web videos live news and sports etc...without popup windows getting in the way. The built-in web browser will block popups while navigating your favorite websites.
Also cast local movies and musics found on your phone/tablet to Chromecast and other streaming devices.
Usage Steps:
1. Use the app's browser to navigate to a website.
2. The browser will try to find any playable video/audio on that site.
3. Then play it locally on the Phone/Tablet or cast it to a *compatible streaming device such as Chromecast.
Supported Formats:
MP4 movie
MP3 audio
HTML5 video
IPTV M3U8 urls
HLS Live Streaming (only Chromecast)
4K and HD where available
Supported Streaming Devices:
Chromecast 1 2 and Ultra HD 4K
Amazon FireTV Stick
Roku Streaming Stick
Android TV
DLNA receivers
Xbox
Google Cast receivers
Free Features:
-only 2 items in queue at a time
-only 1 bookmark at a time
-playing of local files(currently only supports mp4 and mp3)
-cast web videos found online from websites
-play history
-block popups per website
Pro Premium Features:
-removes advertisements
-custom themes
-more than 2 items in queue
-more than 1 bookmarks
-set home page
-sync across devices
***This app works best with Google Chromecast and Google Cast receivers. Users may experience limited functionalities with other casting receivers. The following streaming devices and Smart TVs are in BETA support so please do not assume/expect them to work: Android TV Amazon FireStick Roku Stick Apple TV 4th Gen AirPlay DLNA devices Xbox WebOS Netcast LG Smart TV Samsung Smart TV Sony Smart TV
Limitations of Some Streaming Receivers
Apple TV AirPlay: Battery Optimization must be disabled for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and up local cast of audio not supported. Some urls formats not supported.
Amazon FireTV: some video formats not supported.
Roku Sticks: no video resuming/scrubbing no audio streaming some file formats not supported.
Some Smart TVs have Google Chromecast app built-in:
https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/tv/
*Castify does not modify or transcode the video sources. It only sends original source to your streaming receivers unlike a screen mirroring app. Therefore the compatibility of the videos are dependent on your device.
-If a video is not playing or a disconnection occurs it could be several reasons:
1. The ISP(Internet Server Provider)
2. The source website itself
3. Insufficient WIFI signal strength
Troubleshooting:
-Ensure your WIFI connection is stable and on the same network. Streaming requires a good internet connection.
-Most connection problems can be resolved by restarting the streaming receiver and phone/tablet.
-Some video sources are time-based meaning they only work for a period of time. For example resume watching a video hours later may not work.
-Open the url in the System Browser to ensure the source and site is working properly there.
-Flash websites are not supported by streaming device manufacturers.
Cast video/audio from web browser to Chromecast
Watch web videos live news and sports etc...without popup windows getting in the way. The built-in web browser will block popups while navigating your favorite websites.
Also cast local movies and musics found on your phone/tablet to Chromecast and other streaming devices.
Usage Steps:
1. Use the app's browser to navigate to a website.
2. The browser will try to find any playable video/audio on that site.
3. Then play it locally on the Phone/Tablet or cast it to a *compatible streaming device such as Chromecast.
Supported Formats:
MP4 movie
MP3 audio
HTML5 video
IPTV M3U8 urls
HLS Live Streaming (only Chromecast)
4K and HD where available
Supported Streaming Devices:
Chromecast 1 2 and Ultra HD 4K
Amazon FireTV Stick
Roku Streaming Stick
Android TV
DLNA receivers
Xbox
Google Cast receivers
Free Features:
-only 2 items in queue at a time
-only 1 bookmark at a time
-playing of local files(currently only supports mp4 and mp3)
-cast web videos found online from websites
-play history
-block popups per website
Pro Premium Features:
-removes advertisements
-custom themes
-more than 2 items in queue
-more than 1 bookmarks
-set home page
-sync across devices
***This app works best with Google Chromecast and Google Cast receivers. Users may experience limited functionalities with other casting receivers. The following streaming devices and Smart TVs are in BETA support so please do not assume/expect them to work: Android TV Amazon FireStick Roku Stick Apple TV 4th Gen AirPlay DLNA devices Xbox WebOS Netcast LG Smart TV Samsung Smart TV Sony Smart TV
Limitations of Some Streaming Receivers
Apple TV AirPlay: Battery Optimization must be disabled for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and up local cast of audio not supported. Some urls formats not supported.
Amazon FireTV: some video formats not supported.
Roku Sticks: no video resuming/scrubbing no audio streaming some file formats not supported.
Some Smart TVs have Google Chromecast app built-in:
https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/tv/
*Castify does not modify or transcode the video sources. It only sends original source to your streaming receivers unlike a screen mirroring app. Therefore the compatibility of the videos are dependent on your device.
-If a video is not playing or a disconnection occurs it could be several reasons:
1. The ISP(Internet Server Provider)
2. The source website itself
3. Insufficient WIFI signal strength
Troubleshooting:
-Ensure your WIFI connection is stable and on the same network. Streaming requires a good internet connection.
-Most connection problems can be resolved by restarting the streaming receiver and phone/tablet.
-Some video sources are time-based meaning they only work for a period of time. For example resume watching a video hours later may not work.
-Open the url in the System Browser to ensure the source and site is working properly there.
-Flash websites are not supported by streaming device manufacturers.
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