Raspicast

Raspicast Free App

Rated 4.70/5 (374) —  Free Android application by Benjamin H.

About Raspicast

Cast YouTube videos
Cast media content from your android device
Play local media files on your Raspberry Pi
Play streams from playlists (m3u, pls) on your Raspberry Pi

Requirements:
You just need a Raspberry Pi with a running SSH-Server, the omxplayer and optional a little image viewer. I only tested it with Raspbian, but there is no reason why it shouldn't work on other distributions.

Features:
Controllable via a seekbar
Hardware volume buttons
Support for multiple audio and subtitle (srt-format) streams

Usage:
To cast YouTube videos to your Raspberry Pi just open the YouTube app and a video and choose "Share" → Raspicast.
To play streams just copy a playlist (m3u or pls format) to your android device and open the list via the app, or play the streams manually from the actionbar.

image viewer: http://omxiv.bplaced.com

Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

How to Download / Install

Download and install Raspicast version 1.3.7 on your Android device!
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Android package: at.huber.raspicast, download Raspicast.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
NEW PI USER: enable SSH via "sudo raspi-config"
- YouTube update
Version update Raspicast was updated to version 1.3.7
Version update Raspicast was updated to version 1.3.6
More downloads  Raspicast reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads  Raspicast reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads

What are users saying about Raspicast

T70%
by T####:

just a great app for Raspbian Pi users

T70%
by T####:

So easy to set up... I was watching videos on YouTube on my Raspberry Pi with very little effort. Just remember: change your password for the 'pi' user like the warning the Pixel desktop warns about when you enable the SSH server! I came to this app by a curious Google search. I will love to donate some money to the developer for this app's continued development!

W70%
by W####:

Awesome app, but i can't put a subtitle if i watch a movie and a controll butons when the screen is locked will be cool. I will rate this 5 stars for sure!

T70%
by T####:

really great app. Youtube videos came alive on hdmi display connected to my jessie raspbian. Also , local video files played well too. Can you suggest way to see hotstar app video on raspberry pi 3 connected display ? All devices are on same network.

T70%
by T####:

It works great except for one feature. If I put a new video into the que it does not automatically switch to the next video after the old finishes.

B70%
by B####:

Works Great! For anyone using Pimoroni's pHAT DAC (also probably all other DAC hardware running on the I2S interface) you need to change the advanced options: Alsa device: default omxplayer commandline options: -o alsa:hw:0,0 Change the audio output from the context menu to: alsa Cheers!

L70%
by L####:

I think this is awesome! Thank you for making it! I have a suggestion, or perhaps I can fiddle around to have the option, to have the ability to cast the website you're on, such as if you have a recipe or something.

T70%
by T####:

Works well, played youtube and local(pi) and remote(phone) music files and images - only issue I have is adding local music files to the queue works from the ui, but never actually plays them. Solved: you have to select the first item in the queue, then it plays the queue.

H70%
by H####:

Good job! Much appreciated. I wish it could play livestream video and had the option to show a Suggested videos screen at the video or disable the auto replay. Also, music player needs more controls and a visualizer or album art support.

P70%
by P####:

Awesome work. Easy to set up. Made me use my TV a lot more again instead of watching a lot on my phone. The app even lets me change the volume of my TV through hmdi cec by just using the volume buttons on my phone. This is great

A70%
by A####:

5 stars if I could use androids 'open with' menus to drop stream links etc to raspicast.

T70%
by T####:

Wow! This app really delivers! I can play music to my pi easily! By the way if you are using the AIY Projects kit switch your audio output to ALSA for it to work!

T70%
by T####:

works perfectly and seamlessly as soon as you set up the pi with ssh server. easy to use and simple to setup.. great work..keep it up.

I70%
by I####:

Awesome app I can't thank the creator enough, it removes the need for dlna apps and makes the usage of raspberry as a media center a great success

G70%
by G####:

Best raspi streaming app. Can't be better. This beats my previous opinion about kodi being Best.

R70%
by R####:

Thanks a lot Benjamin for creating this application. It works like wonder. Now I can cast all my content from my mobile. Please provide details to view subtitles.

N70%
by N####:

Couldn't ask for more, perfect app for casting

T70%
by T####:

Everything is working great but I'm unable to get audio output Can you please help me???

B70%
by B####:

Great app.. i love how i can cast videos and audio from my smartphone to raspberry. I only suggest to add volume monitoring in the app..

R70%
by R####:

Awesome app, casting videos, audio, images, YouTube on T.V. via Raspberry pi.still figuring out how to mirror Android screen to pi.

T70%
by T####:

Hey its an awesome app.. Great work! May I please know how to enable the slideshow of pictures?

T70%
by T####:

Works very well with Xperia Z5 premium n Raspberry pi 2 ????????

T70%
by T####:

Easy and simple, would like 1080p60 content to be played but it goes only up to 720p30.

T70%
by T####:

Absolutely fantastic, perfect for my needs, and no need for Kodi. Thanks for the great work dev.

Q70%
by Q####:

I am using it from a long time.... I would recommend it to everyone.

T70%
by T####:

Super job on this amaizing app! Does exactly what its made to do!

T70%
by T####:

Amazing app . Please update music player futures like sorting , shuffle

D70%
by D####:

Super Easy to Install. Enjoy the HD video and fast performance. Kudos to the team!

T70%
by T####:

Its not working, i have restart my phone always and then it works, what's the problem idk please fix it

O70%
by O####:

This is one of the best smartphone apps.Love everything about it.Kudos to the developer(s).

T70%
by T####:

Streaming YouTube videos and media on my cell to my TV. This app is great

T70%
by T####:

Very easy to use, light and fast. Does all the work expected from it

T70%
by T####:

Amazing app. I don't need kodi anymore. Thanks a lot!

M70%
by M####:

Its awesome app i have ever downloaded from play store.

Q70%
by Q####:

I loved the idea! This is great. Thank you a lot!!

T70%
by T####:

Works good for everything but live YT streams.

G70%
by G####:

amazing app. image casting is not working though

N70%
by N####:

Very simple to setup and use! Works really well!

T70%
by T####:

Simply beautiful. Would love to donate for continuous devlopment.

U70%
by U####:

Great work Sir, thanks for sharing.


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