LocalCast for Chromecast
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About LocalCast for Chromecast
LocalCast is the number one casting solution on Android with over 5,000,000 users!
Send videos, music or pictures
FROM your phone or tablet, other apps, NAS (DLNA/UPnP or Samba), Google Drive, Google+, Dropbox or a webpage
TO a Chromecast, SmartTVs, Roku, Nexus Player, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Stick, Sony Bravia, Samsung, LG, Panasonic and other SmartTVs, Sonos, Xbox 360, Xbox One or other DLNA Devices.
// FAQ
If you have a problem with LocalCast, please see the FAQ (english only right now):
www.localcast-app.com/faq
// Unique features
- Zoom & rotate & pan (Chromecast & other Google Cast devices)
- NAS: SMB access
- Subtitles: Opensubtitle.org integration
Subtitles only work with Chromecast and Apple TV 4
// Videos
Be aware that the Chromecast only supports a couple of format/codecs.
It can read containers like mp4, mkv, 3gp and m4v, but all these containers can use different codecs.
If something doesn't work, please visit the FAQ (english only right now): www.localcast-app.com/faq
// Pictures
On a Chromecast:
Rotate, zoom and pan pictures easily from the "Now playing" screen, touch the
button with the four arrows.
// Subtitles
Subtitles work with Chromecast and Apple TV 4:
- Use the Opensubtitles.org integration
- Touch a subtitle file after you started a video
Subtitles in the same folder are added automatically.
You can set a subtitle folder which will be searched.
Subtitle timing, font, background and color can be changed.
Subtitle encoding in the settings: e.g. for arabic subtitles choose UTF-8
Some DLNA servers add information about subtitles, some don't.
// Wireless headphones (beta)
Touch "Route audio to phone" on the "Now playing" screen, to stream the sound to your phone.
It's impossible to sync this automatically and network delays make it hard.
This feature is in beta: it might work most of the time.
// Beta
http://goo.gl/8Efbo9
// Chromecast supported formats
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/media
// Recommended PC software to convert your files:
https://handbrake.fr/
// In app purchases:
The app is free and ads supported, all purchases unlock all Pro version features:
- No ads
- Search (device only)
- Video preview when seeking on the "Now playing" screen
There are subscriptions "/month", "/year" and one time purchases.
I am just one independent developer working on my apps whenever I can, without a big budget for testing on various devices.
If you find a bug please contact me via Google+ or email and I'll try to fix it ASAP!
// App logo
converted to vector graphic by Logain UBiv Tnomal Ablar, check out his blog:
http://candynjuice.blogspot.com/
// Translations:
https://crowdin.com/project/localcast
// Permissions:
Allow WiFi Multicast: for the server
Your accounts: Google Drive/Google+
Phone state/identity: Pause/Resume on incoming calls
// Anonymous Usage Statistics:
This App gathers anonymous usage statistics through Firebase Analytics to find bugs and enhance future user experience.
You can opt out by deactivating this option in the App's settings.
Send videos, music or pictures
FROM your phone or tablet, other apps, NAS (DLNA/UPnP or Samba), Google Drive, Google+, Dropbox or a webpage
TO a Chromecast, SmartTVs, Roku, Nexus Player, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Stick, Sony Bravia, Samsung, LG, Panasonic and other SmartTVs, Sonos, Xbox 360, Xbox One or other DLNA Devices.
// FAQ
If you have a problem with LocalCast, please see the FAQ (english only right now):
www.localcast-app.com/faq
// Unique features
- Zoom & rotate & pan (Chromecast & other Google Cast devices)
- NAS: SMB access
- Subtitles: Opensubtitle.org integration
Subtitles only work with Chromecast and Apple TV 4
// Videos
Be aware that the Chromecast only supports a couple of format/codecs.
It can read containers like mp4, mkv, 3gp and m4v, but all these containers can use different codecs.
If something doesn't work, please visit the FAQ (english only right now): www.localcast-app.com/faq
// Pictures
On a Chromecast:
Rotate, zoom and pan pictures easily from the "Now playing" screen, touch the
button with the four arrows.
// Subtitles
Subtitles work with Chromecast and Apple TV 4:
- Use the Opensubtitles.org integration
- Touch a subtitle file after you started a video
Subtitles in the same folder are added automatically.
You can set a subtitle folder which will be searched.
Subtitle timing, font, background and color can be changed.
Subtitle encoding in the settings: e.g. for arabic subtitles choose UTF-8
Some DLNA servers add information about subtitles, some don't.
// Wireless headphones (beta)
Touch "Route audio to phone" on the "Now playing" screen, to stream the sound to your phone.
It's impossible to sync this automatically and network delays make it hard.
This feature is in beta: it might work most of the time.
// Beta
http://goo.gl/8Efbo9
// Chromecast supported formats
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/media
// Recommended PC software to convert your files:
https://handbrake.fr/
// In app purchases:
The app is free and ads supported, all purchases unlock all Pro version features:
- No ads
- Search (device only)
- Video preview when seeking on the "Now playing" screen
There are subscriptions "/month", "/year" and one time purchases.
I am just one independent developer working on my apps whenever I can, without a big budget for testing on various devices.
If you find a bug please contact me via Google+ or email and I'll try to fix it ASAP!
// App logo
converted to vector graphic by Logain UBiv Tnomal Ablar, check out his blog:
http://candynjuice.blogspot.com/
// Translations:
https://crowdin.com/project/localcast
// Permissions:
Allow WiFi Multicast: for the server
Your accounts: Google Drive/Google+
Phone state/identity: Pause/Resume on incoming calls
// Anonymous Usage Statistics:
This App gathers anonymous usage statistics through Firebase Analytics to find bugs and enhance future user experience.
You can opt out by deactivating this option in the App's settings.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Chromebooks: Fixed crash and layout issues
Chromebooks: Fixed crash and layout issues
More downloads LocalCast for Chromecast reached 5 000 000 - 10 000 000 downloads
Version update LocalCast for Chromecast was updated to version 6.8.1.10
Name changed Name changed! LocalCast for Chromecast/DLNA now is known as LocalCast for Chromecast.
Version update LocalCast for Chromecast was updated to version 5.1.0.1-RC2
What are users saying about LocalCast for Chromecast
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Everything I hoped for.
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Just begin to use it.....will need more time. ?.ok
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Works some of the time
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Perfect. Lost without it
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The app wants me to give a review right after installation, so I have no idea if it is good or bad. I wanted to upgrade using Google Play, but my payment method was declined, but app has no problem using my credit card. Strange requests and strange behaviour from this app, I pray it works.
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Very useful to steam content from a dlna server. Has an easy to use interface. Only complaint I have is that some of the ads open in a browser. Then have to navigate back to the app. Not a huge deal since you can purchase the app and stop ads, but full screen ads are annoying
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This app is brilliant I have the chromecast ultra+ the original chromecast on my H755ost projector and also on a full hd tv ( not a smart one). This app works brilliantly with both we use them mainly for watching Show box.
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I have several chromecasts around the house and this app repeatedly leaves a connection open from my devices after casting something from any of them which would be great however, the app loses sync and I have to either force a disconnection via the google home app or reboot the chromecast and my device. This is just shoddy coding and needs to be fixed. I don't have any issues like this with apps like plex, Netflix, iplayer etc. Other than that it's OK when it works
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This app apparently integrates with Kodi, but whenever I play a stream from Kodi to my Chromecast I get an error message saying: This Chromecast device does not support the video or can't acces it. I am using the latest Chromecast and latest Kodi. PLEASE HELP.
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By far the best app for me.. I'M using to stream content to my XBOX one s and to my CHROMECAST.... Everything ok... THANK YOU for such a great app... RECOMENDED for Xbox one users and CHROMECAST also...
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No Kodi videos can be streamed, already contacted 5x and no fix. Just force it to open the stream when selecting the video player option
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Brilliant, works for me, flawlessly, first one ever & I have tried them all & persevered with them as well, spent hours on them, this one, first time every time, keep up the good work & please, please don't fix it as it ain't broke, leave it alone, don't mess.
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ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL... TRULY PHENOMENAL AND GOBSMACKED PHENOMENAL..NEED I SAY WE LOVE IT!WHOEVER DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED THIS APP...GENIUS!!!
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Was a great app once. Not any more. All my Chromecasts reboot while playing videos after a few minutes.
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If I didn't have to use this shity ass app to cast shows from showbox,then I would of been deleted this garbage.It constantly stops streaming what I am watching.
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Big thumbs up, after many other tries with apps, this works on galaxy s5 with Chromecast ultra to 4k TV. Local cast casts my camera shots/vids to the screen as expected.
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Its ok now hope it gets better but loving it at the moment
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It exceeds my expectations. Slick, simplistic yet complex below the surface, and with the availability of customization options.
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Unusable for watching anything like... To glitchy, too many ads.
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Great app! Not perfect, of course, but it does the job
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Well no longer stream. Says each link is broken
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I love it! My children use it to Chromecast their films using showbox and it works perfectly!
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So much better than AllCast. So glad I made the change.
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The streaming from a local network stops.
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Best app I could find for casting from phone to chromecast
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Works great with showbox or any video streaming app with a share with option. Loveeee it!!!
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Pay for it, worth every penny, takes out the ads
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Definitely a keeper you won't get no complaints from me & it's freeeee
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Sin duda lo mejor que he visto en su tipo.
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It works perfect with my Android. I stream very easy and fast from show box to my Chromecast.
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It is VERY laggy!
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Great updates , most improved app, best casting app , by far !!! ☆☆☆☆☆
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I loved it. Superb & Simple. Very easy to use. Thanks.
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Great app! Eliminated the need to open my laptop to connect to the Chromecast to watch videos!
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Plays kodi so I'm happy
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works well it casts a variety of media
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Not working after android N update..
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Great App! Very useful to project phone videos on TV screen.
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It's been over a year! Fix the Chromecast display bug! Jesus Christ!
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Please add AVI support