Cast Kodi

Cast videos and music from more than 50 sites (YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, torrents, …) to Kodi with context menu and remote control.
What is Cast Kodi?
Cast Kodi is a Firefox add-on that adds the ability to cast videos and music from various sites, including YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, and more, to Kodi with a context menu and remote control. It also provides a remote for casting the current tab to Kodi and controlling playback.

Add-on stats

By: regseb
Rating: 4.51 (82)
Version: 7.12.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-20)
Creation date: 2017-07-13
Weekly download count: 160
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 313.17K
URLs: Website

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Cast Kodi (v7.12.0)
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Add-on summary

Cast Kodi, as the name suggests, adds the ability to cast videos and music to Kodi:

  • direct links: avi, mkv, mp3, flac, … and torrent / magnet;
  • YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud as well as Acast, Ace Stream, Apple Podcasts, Ausha, Bigo Live, BitChute, Blog Talk Radio, Castbox, Dailymotion, DevTube, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, ItemFix, Jamendo, Kick, Kickstarter, Mastodon, Megaphone, Mixcloud, Odysee, Overcast, PeerTube, Podcast Addict, podCloud, Prime Video (Amazon), Reddit, Rumble, Steam, Streamable, TikTok, Ultimedia, Uqload, Veoh, VideoPress, VidLii, Vidyard, Viously, Vudeo;
    • 🇧🇪 Belgium: GoPlay, VRT NU, VTM GO;
    • 🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Listen;
    • 🇫🇷 France: 20 Minutes, AlloCiné, Arte, Arte Radio, France Inter, Futura Sciences, Gamekult, JV, Konbini, Le Monde, Le Point, L'Internaute, Melty, Ouest-France;
    • 🇩🇪 Germany: Arte, Chaos Computer Club, DMAX, ZDF;
    • 🇬🇷 Greece: StarGR;
    • 🇮🇸 Iceland: Útvarp Saga;
    • 🇮🇷 Iran: آپارات;
    • 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Dumpert;
    • 🇷🇺 Russia: OK;
    • 🇨🇭 Switzerland: Play SRF;
    • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Daily Mail, The Guardian;
    • 🇺🇸 United States: KCAA Radio.
Cast Kodi also analyzes the pages for videos, music or external platforms integrations. For example, if a page displays a YouTube video, this video will be sent to Kodi.

To cast videos / music, three items can be added on context menu of link / page / selection of videos or audio: Play now to Kodi, Play next to Kodi and Queue item to Kodi. A remote (accessible with toolbar button) is also present to cast current tab to Kodi and to: pause, go to next element, adjust the volume, …

To connect the extension to Kodi, you must Allow remote control from applications on other systems. This option is in Settings / Services / Control page in Kodi. You must also retrieve Kodi's IP address. This information is displayed in Settings / System information / Summary page. Then enter this IP address in Cast Kodi Options.

User reviews

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 perfectly for casting YouTube videos to TV.
  • Better than Chrome counterpart for controlling Kodi.
  • Great for sending torrent and magnet links.
  • Complete remote integration in toolbar on every site.
Cons
  • Doesn't work if Kodi requires authentication for remote control.
  • Issues with support on Raspberry Pi and Batocera.
  • Requires keyboard input support for easier use.
  • Error messages occur after sending videos to Kodi.
Most mentioned
  • Works great for supported sites.
  • Great functionality as a remote controller.
  • Integration with various features is appreciated.
  • User had issues with queues and availability of videos.
Recent reviews
by Dmitry Misharov, 2024-08-18

by Dmitry Misharov, 2024-08-18

перестала работать с kodi в batocera 39
by Emile, 2024-04-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Cast Kodi requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Cast Kodi is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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