> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://savemate.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chromecast & AirPlay

> Cast detected video streams to your TV or external display using Chromecast.

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

## How to cast

<Steps>
  <Step title="Detect a stream">
    Navigate to a page with video content. Wait for the SaveMate icon to light up.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the cast player">
    Click the SaveMate icon and select the **Cast** option for the detected stream. This opens the SaveMate cast player.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your device">
    The cast player will show available Chromecast and AirPlay devices on your local network. Select your TV or display.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start casting">
    The video stream begins playing on your selected device. Use the on-screen controls to play, pause, seek, and adjust volume.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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)