Merlin
Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™

Automatically set your default YouTube™ video quality with this great new Auto HD, supporting high definition resolution HD/4k/8k. High definition for YouTube.

What is Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™?
Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ is a Firefox extension designed to enhance your YouTube browsing experience. Set your desired video quality - 8k, 4k, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, or lower - as your default for all videos. The add-on also provides a lightweight and fast performance. You can switch back to Auto mode whenever you want. The synchronized quality settings can be applied across multiple connected PCs, making it a reliable tool for uninterrupted high-quality video viewing.
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Merlin
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Rating: 4.09 (54)
Version: 1.0.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-12-10
Weekly download count: 170
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 171.46K
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Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD
Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ - YouTube™ Auto HD (v1.05)
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Watch YouTube videos in your preferred playback quality. Choose any available resolution you wish and set it as your default option for any YouTube video you watch. Select any HD quality - 8k, 4k, 1440p, 1080p, 720p and more.

Set your default quality for YouTube videos so you will never have to change the resolution while playing a video. Very beautiful and yet simple User Interface. A very light extension that improves your YouTube viewing experience overall.

How to use? Set and forget - just click on the Add-on icon and select from the list of qualities your new default resolution and you are done! You may also switch back to Auto quality and let YouTube select the resolution for you.

Features

  • Auto HD for YouTube
  • Very light and easy to use
  • Incredibly fast
  • All available formats - 4320p, 2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p, 144p
  • Switch back to Auto mode (YouTube's default)
  • Sync your selected YouTube quality to other connected PCs
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well most of the time
  • Easy to use
  • Life saver
Cons
  • Access to all websites
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • No way to deal with videos that don't have the set resolution
Most mentioned
  • Works well most of the time
  • Doesn't work
  • Easy to use
Recent reviews
Works great but runs all the time, not limited to youtube, it has access to all websites.
by JessicaFEREM, 2024-04-11
by Firefox user 16865640, 2023-12-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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Auto HD/4k/8k for YouTube™