LocalCast

Stream local and cloud media to your TV with ease

LocalCast is a versatile casting solution aimed at anyone who wants to push videos, music, and photos from different sources straight to the big screen. It works with an impressive range of receivers, including Chromecast, Google Cast devices, Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox consoles, Sonos speakers and other DLNA targets, making it a true hub for home streaming.

The interface is clean and straightforward, focusing on quick access to your media. Local files, network drives (via DLNA/UPnP or Samba), and popular cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox are neatly organized, so queuing a movie from a NAS or pulling vacation photos from the cloud feels natural. Once connected, playback is generally smooth, with reliable casting even for longer videos, as long as your network is stable and the receiving device supports the format.

LocalCast’s standout extras are its powerful controls: you can zoom, rotate, and pan photos and videos on Chromecast, which is great for presentations or detailed images. Subtitle lovers will appreciate the integration with OpenSubtitles, automatic loading of subtitle files in the same folder, and customization of font, size, color, background, and timing to fix out-of-sync captions.

On the downside, codec limitations on Chromecast can be confusing for less tech-savvy users, as some files simply won’t play without conversion. The interface, while functional, can feel slightly cluttered when browsing large network libraries.

Despite these minor drawbacks, LocalCast is a robust and flexible casting tool that brings together local, network, and cloud media in a single, capable package, making it a strong choice for turning any TV into a powerful media hub.