Device guide · Chromecast / Google TV

How to Cast M3U Playlists to Chromecast and Google TV

Chromecast cannot open playlists by itself, but a computer or phone can send channels to it in a few taps.

What you need

  • A Chromecast or Google TV on the same Wi-Fi network
  • Google Chrome on a computer, or an Android phone
  • An M3U / M3U8 playlist link

Steps

  1. Open the web player in Chrome

    On your computer, open doubo.tv/web in Chrome. Pick a free channel or add your own playlist link.

  2. Cast the tab

    Open Chrome’s menu ⋮ → Cast (in some versions under Save and share), choose your Chromecast, and play the channel full screen.

  3. From an Android phone: VLC

    Open the playlist in VLC for Android, start a channel, tap the cast icon and choose your Chromecast.

Try it in your browser first

Open the free web player and import a playlist link or file. CORS, HTTPS, codec, regional and provider restrictions can prevent playback; native apps also remain subject to source restrictions.

Open the web player

Need a playlist?

Doubo’s free channel directory lists channels that broadcasters make publicly available, as M3U links you can paste into any player.

Browse free channels

Questions

Does casting a Chrome tab lower quality?

Tab casting re-encodes the picture, so quality depends on your computer and Wi-Fi. For the best quality, install a player on Google TV.

Can I cast from an iPhone to Chromecast?

Chromecast does not support AirPlay. Use a computer with Chrome or an Android phone instead.

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