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SaveMate lets you cast detected video streams directly to Chromecast and AirPlay-compatible devices, so you can watch on the big screen.

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How to cast

1

Detect a stream

Navigate to a page with video content. Wait for the SaveMate icon to light up.
2

Open the cast player

Click the SaveMate icon and select the Cast option for the detected stream. This opens the SaveMate cast player.
3

Choose your device

The cast player will show available Chromecast and AirPlay devices on your local network. Select your TV or display.
4

Start casting

The video stream begins playing on your selected device. Use the on-screen controls to play, pause, seek, and adjust volume.

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Cast player features

The SaveMate cast player provides a full playback experience:
  • Play/pause/seek — Standard playback controls
  • Volume control — Adjust volume from the player interface
  • Quality selection — Choose stream quality based on your network and device
  • Thumbnail preview — See a preview of the stream before and during casting
  • Session management — Each cast session gets a unique identifier for tracking

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Availability

Chromecast and AirPlay casting is available on both Free and Professional plans. No account required — casting works for anonymous users too.

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Technical details

  • Cast sessions are UUID-based for secure, unique identification
  • Sessions automatically expire after 2 hours of inactivity
  • Thumbnails are polled during active sessions for preview updates
  • The cast player uses HLS.js for adaptive bitrate streaming to the cast device

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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)