PHWeb Video Caster | Browser to TV v5.12.12 (Build 5800)
Web Video Caster facilitates the streaming of web-based and local media from mobile devices to external displays and streaming hardware. Supported content includes movies, TV shows, live news, sports, IPTV, photos, and audio files.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.12.12 (Build 5800) |
| Android Requirement | 5.0+ |
| Decoding | Device-native (No server-side transcoding/decoding) |
| Subtitle Support | Web-detected, local files, and OpenSubtitles.org integration |
Device & Media Support
| Supported Devices | Supported Media Formats |
|---|---|
| Chromecast & Roku | HLS live streams (M3U8 format) |
| DLNA receivers & Amazon Fire TV/Stick | MP4 and HTML5 videos |
| Smart TVs (LG WebOS/Netcast, Samsung, Sony) | Local photos and music files |
| PlayStation 4 & Web Browsers | Live news and sports streams |
Core Functionality
- Navigation: Use the integrated web browser or local file explorer to locate media.
- Detection: Play video/audio within the webpage or long-press photos to trigger casting.
- Connection: Link to a detected streaming device to begin playback.
Feature Sets
- Standard Features: History, bookmarks, and home page customization.
- Premium Features: Ad-free interface, video queue, homescreen shortcuts, and "most visited site" tracking.
- Mod Extra (Build 5800):
- Premium/ρáíd features unlocked.
- Removed unwanted Permissions, Receivers, Providers, and Services.
- Stripped Ad-related layouts, invokes, and methods.
- Disabled Analytics, Crashlytics, and Firebase.
- Removed debug code.
Required Permissions
- Phone State: Pauses media during incoming calls.
- Wi-Fi Connection: Necessary for browser function and device discovery.
- Storage: Required for file downloads and local media access.
- Wake-lock: Prevents device sleep during live stream routing.
- Location: Optional (Android 6+); only used if requested by a browsed website.
Recent Updates & Bug Fixes
- Added option to prefer Android TV receiver for Chromecast.
- Implemented multiple fixes for YouTube playback.
- Improved proxy performance for long-form videos and live streams.
- General stability improvements and bug fixes.
Limitations
- Tab casting (mirroring a PC browser tab) is not supported.
- Performance is dependent on the host server; the app cannot resolve server-side buffering or playback failures.
- Compatibility with specific features varies by streaming device hardware.