About this app

Upgrade your Samsung TV or Blu-Ray Devices to watch webvideos, online movies, livestreams, live-tv shows, and music and images directly on your big screen with Castie. Mkv, Mp4, m3u8, hls livestreams, video, music, and images over https and of course Full HD are supported.


*** This app only works with Samsung Smart TV 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 Samsung "AnyShare" SmartTV or BluRay 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.

--> IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ

* SUPPORTED Samsung Smart Devices: TV's like Samsung (2013-2019), Blu-Ray devices.

* 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).

* Please try before you buy. The Free editions of Castie allow up to 10 minutes of playback per item so you may see Castie working.

* 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 Samsung 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. Unlimited playback time.

2. Ability to add bookmarks to your favorite websites or media files.

3. Ability to download media files to your local device for future playback.

4. Stream and Cast or Download Torrents.

5. 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.

If you enjoy Castie, consider giving us a 5-star rating on Google Play. Thank you for all of your support!


Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Samsung, or any other trademark mentioned here.

New features

Welcome to Castie. Please email us @ support@castie.net if you have any issues.

App Permissions

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Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
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