LocalCast for Chromecast & TV

Supports all devices: Chromecast, Smart TVs, sticks, boxes and more

LocalCast: Cast Media to Chromecast & Smart TVs

LocalCast for Chromecast & TV is the leading casting solution on Android, allowing over 10 million users to stream videos, music, and photos to numerous devices including Chromecast, Smart TVs, and DLNA-compatible players. It supports various formats and provides unique features like subtitle integration and picture manipulation. With in-app purchases for ad-free use and additional features, LocalCast enhances your streaming experience with ease and flexibility.
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App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-10-19)
Creation date: 2014-02-15
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • use accounts on the device
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

LocalCast is the number one casting solution on Android with over 10,000,000 users!

Works with: Google Cast, 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.

Send videos, music or pictures

FROM your phone or tablet, other apps, NAS (DLNA/UPnP or Samba), Google Drive, Google+, Dropbox or a webpage




// 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 the headphone symbol 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.


// 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

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// Translations:

https://crowdin.com/project/localcast


// Permissions:

Allow WiFi Multicast: for the server
Your accounts: To log you into Google Services
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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Good interface and user experience
  • Works well for casting from device storage
  • Safe as rated by antivirus software
  • Has some functional capabilities for casting local media
Cons
  • Severe battery drain and performance issues
  • Excessive and disruptive advertisements
  • Frequent crashes and connectivity issues with SMB shares
  • Inconsistent media support leading to playback failures
  • Lack of developer support and updates
Most mentioned
  • Issues with ads interrupting usage
  • Problems with video playback and audio syncing
  • Connectivity issues with devices, specifically Chromecasts and SMB shares
User reviews
I always considered Localcast the most polished app for casting, especially if you have a home DLNA server and want to play and control it's media on your smart TVs.. and also since it supports rotating images. But what undermines it... is HUGE battery drain. I have to force stop the app after I use it. And then also enable background usage, otherwise it loses the current play time. Those two things though are at odds... I can't be the only one reporting this, yet it's years old..
by Ken Johanson, 2024-10-20

This used to be a top app in the casting space with a focused developer, but in the last year it's gone downhill. The developer stopped supporting the app and seems more concerned about ads/revenue than features/bug fixes (and bugs have stacked up). Why not open-source it if you don't have time to support it? I've switched over to "Web Video Caster" which is much more feature rich and better supported at present.
by R J, 2022-09-30

ok. I know you want people to purchase your application, but 45+ second long ads that cannot be interrupted is not the way to do it. After the app randomly played through multiple videos off my phone for my family to watch that I could not stop due to the ad, I began to look for an alternate solution. Also, constructive criticism, do not make showing photos like movies with a 10 second display... that then only loads your photos half the time. If the pro version performs the same, not worth it
by demens f, 2021-09-13
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