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