About this app

Upgrade your XBOX Series X / S, XBOXOne, or the XBOX 360, to watch web videos, online movies, livestreams, live-tv shows, torrents, and music and images directly on your big screen with Castie. Mkv, Mp4, m3u8, hls livestreams, video, music, torrents, and images over https and of course Full HD are supported.

→ XBOX ONE or Series X/S Setup: Settings → System → Preferences → Xbox App Connectivity → "Allow connections from any device" AND "Allow PlayTo Streaming".
→ XBOX 360 Setup: http://support.xbox.com/ar-SA/xbox-360/system/playto-Setup
→ ** MKV and livestreams are NOT supported on the xbox 360.

Or search Castie on your XBOX One or Series X or S and download.

*** This app only works with a Microsoft XBOX streaming device ***
*** 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 gaming 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 Game Consoles: Microsoft XBOX Series X or S, XBOX 360, XBOXOne (XBone)

* 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 Game Console 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. Ability to download media files to your local device for future playback.

4. All other premium features.


--> A MESSAGE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

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 Microsoft XBOX or Sony Playstation or any other trademark mentioned here.

New features

→ If you have an XBOX 360, or new Series X or S please upgrade.
→ Several bugfixes for tablets, phones
→ Updated AD Blocker
→ New Premium features

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.