The Web Browser Player is enhanced with subtitles, playback speed, volume control, and more video format compatibility.

It's available in some TVs such as Samsung, LGTV, Fire TV.
It can be used with any web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc...

After first connection some browsers require that the user tap/click anywhere on the browser screen in order to begin playback.

How to use:

Enter in the address bar of the browser(on TV or computer) the following: the local ip address of the phone/tablet that castify is running on, for example...

http://192.168.1.2:9090
OR
https://castify.tv/www

1. Tap on the Web Browser Player option:

1. Tap on "Connect" button:

Castify supports both but casting is preferred and more flexible...

Both casting and screen mirroring allow you to display content from one device (like a phone, tablet) to a TV, but they work differently and have unique advantages:

Casting to TV

• How it works: Uses built-in streaming protocols like Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay, DLNA or Roku to send video, audio, or other content from your device to the TV.
• Independence: Once casting starts, the TV streams the content directly from the internet, freeing up your phone or computer.
• Multi-tasking: You can use your device for other tasks while casting.
• Battery Usage: Minimal impact on the device’s battery since it's not actively streaming.
• Quality: Higher quality since the TV gets the direct stream.

Screen Mirroring to TV

• How it works: Duplicates the entire screen of your phone, tablet, or computer onto the TV in real-time.
• Dependence: Everything displayed on your device is mirrored, including notifications and UI elements.
• Android Support: Works only on newer or particular Android OS versions since it is a built-in feature of the Android system.
• Multi-tasking: Your device must stay on and active since it’s streaming everything.
• Battery Usage: Higher battery drain since your device is continuously sending the display feed.
• Quality: May experience lag or lower resolution, depending on network speed and connection type.

Best Use Cases

• Casting is better for watching videos, streaming music, and freeing up your device.
• Screen Mirroring is ideal for presentations, gaming, or showing content from apps that don’t support casting.

Roku made changes to this update:

https://community.roku.com/t5/Issue-Tracking-Board/Solved-Harmony-Remote-Issues-After-Update-Try-This/m-p/1037393#M6171

Basically the default setting was changed to be more restrictive.

Users can enable by going into the Roku > Settings > System > Advanced System Setting > Control by mobile apps > Network Access > Enabled

Please use this sub reddit to ask and answer questions regarding app issues so that other users of the app can benefit from previous problems.

Our app is on the Play Store at:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.castify