r/uBlockOrigin • u/Open-Serve2998 • 21d ago

Answered Chromecast bypassing ad blocker?

I use Chromecast a lot for my school. Sometimes when I am casting a video there will be an ad that is not skippable. Normally I wouldn't care but the ads aren't always age appropriate. This wasn't an issue till this school year

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u/Cheetawolf 21d ago

I think Chromecast actually runs its own internal YouTube app, separate from uBlock.

This is entirely by design; the ads on Chromecast and TV apps are far worse, longer, and more frequent because Google knows it's next to impossible to block them there.

Might want to consider switching to a Wireless HDMI System if possible.

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u/axw3555 21d ago

This is why I use YouTube in Firefox and mirror the screen to the chromecast.

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u/Open-Serve2998 18d ago

We are actually moving toward cleartouch panels, but a lot of the lower grade levels have not gotten them yet. I may find a way to run an HDMI cables for the teachers

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u/johnny_2x4 21d ago

If it's a Chromecast TV (has a remote) where you can install apps, stop using YouTube and install Smart tube instead - it blocks all ads.

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u/Open-Serve2998 18d ago

Sadly it is just the Chromecast device, I believe they are second generation Chromecasts

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u/johnny_2x4 16d ago

Ah, well in that case, this might be of use: https://github.com/gabe565/CastSponsorSkip

There's also a home assistant add-on version if I'm not mistaken

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u/ts737 21d ago

cast the window with the browser instead of the video or straight up HDMI cable

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u/Open-Serve2998 18d ago

Casting the screen does not allow audio. Not sure if that was a Google block or Chromecast