Web Video Caster Receiver

What Web Video Caster Receiver does

Web Video Caster Receiver is the TV-side companion for the Web Video Caster app. It receives media selected on a phone and plays it on a compatible television or streaming device, making it useful for people who watch video from websites rather than only from dedicated streaming services.

Best suited to web-based viewing

The receiver is designed for content found in a mobile browser, including MP4 video and live HLS streams. It can also handle images and local audio sent through the companion app. The phone remains the main control point, while the receiver provides the playback endpoint on the larger screen.

This arrangement suits users who want to move browser video from an Android or iOS device to a TV without searching for a separate TV app for every website. It is not intended to replace a full media player, file browser, or streaming catalogue on its own.

Simple by design

There is little to manage on the receiver itself. Its job is to wait for content from Web Video Caster and play it, so the interface is more functional than feature-rich. Playback controls and content selection mainly happen on the sending phone. If you want detailed on-screen settings or a standalone library, this app may feel limited.

At a glance

• Developer: InstantBits Inc
• Category: Video Players & Editors
• Rating: 3.64 from 7,170 ratings
• Installs: 5,000,000+