Upgrade your DLNA / UPNP Devices to watch webvideos, online movies, livestreams, live-tv shows, and music and images directly on your big screen with Castie. Avi, Mkv, Mp4, m3u8, hls livestreams, video, music, and images over https and of course Full HD are supported.
*** This app only works with Certified DLNA streaming devices ***
*** Please see Castie Ultimate Edition for other device Support ***
With Castie you may browse the web and stream any video or music you desire directly to your DLNA device. Simply navigate to your favorite website and "tap here to play" the detected media. You may also use your local networks DLNA / Upnp or Samba folders to stream.
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* SUPPORTED DLNA / UPNP / Blu-Ray / TV's: TV's like Samsung, SONY, LG, Blu-Ray devices, gaming devices, operating systems.
* NOT SUPPORTED MEDIA: Google Play movies, Netflix, Amazon Prime, HULU, HBO and other (DRM protected videos web-videos, flash, online-movies, livestreams and live-tv shows).
* If the media isn't being detected, please try tapping on the media play icon or button if you see one on the webpage or try another source, like Source #2, or Version #2.
* When in doubt, please check the Support-FAQ page!
* If a specific media file, web-video, online-movie, livestream or live-tv show does not start, please check our built-in FAQ-Support or send the website and media link to support by using the email link from Settings - About in Castie. We update Castie regularly and value user-feedback. Please give us an opportunity to help you prior to leaving any negative feedback.
* Security Note: For your safety Castie includes a FREE built-in AD Blocker and uses minimal Android permissions unlike other applications that charge for AD blocking, or require many un-needed permissions. Please beware of other apps that access too many permissions or charge for features that keep you safe.
* Refunds: Only within 24 hours after purchase. Please submit the Google Purchase ID / Order #.
--> QUICK START GUIDE
1. Load Castie and give it a few moments to detect your devices and then select one. Make sure you are connected to the same local WiFi that the device you are attempting to connect to is.
2. a. Use the built-in Castie Web-Browser to find a WWW media file and press "Tap here to play" once media is detected.
2. b. Use the built-in DLNA / UPNP / SAMBA support to browse your local network to find media to play.
2. c. Use the built-in Local device support to browse your local device to find media to play.
3. After testing, consider upgrading if Castie is working for you using Settings - Premium.
4. If in doubt, read the FAQ!
--> CORE FEATURES
1. Support for all media formats the DLNA / UPNP device you are connected to supports, including subtitles.
2. Built in DLNA / UPNP / SAMBA local networking.
3. Built in Local device browsing.
4. Support for major video websites and livestreams.
5. FREE AD Blocking.
6. FREE Playback controls and multiple device remote-control.
--> PREMIUM
1. No AD's.
2. Ability to add bookmarks to your favorite websites or media files.
3. Unlimited Ability to download media files to your local device for future playback.
4. Download Torrents.
4. All other premium features.
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Please contact support if you have any issues or suggestions with Castie. We love to hear from our users and will help ASAP.
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Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with the DLNA, UPNP, or any other trademark mentioned here.
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