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The Video Downloader Plus cast player lets you send any detected video stream to a Chromecast or AirPlay device on your network. Detect a video with the Video Downloader Plus extension, click Cast, and it plays on your TV.

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How to cast a video

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Detect a video with the Video Downloader Plus extension

Navigate to a page with video content. The Video Downloader Plus icon lights up when a stream is detected. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store if you haven’t already.
2

Click Cast

Open the Video Downloader Plus extension popup and click Cast on the detected stream.
3

Select your device

The cast player opens and shows Chromecast and AirPlay devices on your local network. Select the device you want to cast to.
4

Video plays on TV

The stream begins playing on your selected device. Use the cast player controls to manage playback from your browser.

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Cast player features

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Availability

The cast player is available on both Free and Professional plans. No account is required — anonymous users can cast too. Free users may have session limits depending on current plan thresholds. Professional users have no session restrictions.

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Requirements

  • A Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV, or AirPlay-compatible device
  • The cast device must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your computer
  • A Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, or Brave)
  • The Video Downloader Plus browser extension for stream detection

HLS Player

Play m3u8 streams directly in your browser without casting.

Chromecast & AirPlay

Learn more about how casting works in Video Downloader Plus.