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Cast from SMB Share to TV with LocalCast

Stream videos directly from SMB/CIFS network shares, NAS drives, and Windows shared folders to any TV. No downloading, no USB cables. Also supports FTP and WebDAV.

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SMB/CIFS Protocol

Full SMB/CIFS protocol support for seamless browsing and streaming. Auto-discovers network shares so you can start casting in seconds.

Windows Share Access

Browse and stream from any Windows shared folder on your network. Just enable file sharing on your PC and LocalCast finds it automatically.

NAS Direct Stream

Stream directly from Synology, QNAP, WD, and other NAS drives to your TV. No need to copy files to your phone first. Keeps your media library on the NAS.

FTP & WebDAV Too

Beyond SMB, LocalCast also connects to FTP and WebDAV servers. Add your server details and stream media from any protocol your server supports.

Cast from SMB share in 3 easy steps

1

Download LocalCast

Get LocalCast free on Android or iOS. No account, no sign-up, no subscription required.

2

Browse Your Network

Open the network browser. LocalCast auto-discovers SMB shares, NAS drives, and Windows PCs on your Wi-Fi.

3

Cast to TV

Select your video, tap cast, and pick your TV. The file streams directly from your NAS or PC to the big screen.

Cast any format from your network

Video Formats

MP4 MKV AVI MOV WMV WEBM FLV M4V

Audio Formats

MP3 FLAC AAC OGG WAV WMA

Network Protocols

SMB / CIFS FTP WebDAV DLNA / UPnP Windows Shares NAS Drives

SMB share casting questions

Open LocalCast on your phone, go to the network browser, and your SMB/CIFS shares will be auto-discovered. Enter your credentials if needed, browse your folders, select a video file, tap cast, and choose your TV. The file streams directly from your NAS or PC to the TV.

Yes. LocalCast works with all major NAS brands including Synology, QNAP, Western Digital, Asustor, and TerraMaster. Any NAS that supports SMB/CIFS file sharing is compatible. LocalCast auto-discovers NAS devices on your local network.

Yes. LocalCast can browse and stream from any Windows shared folder on your network. Simply enable file sharing on your Windows PC, and LocalCast will discover the shares automatically. No extra software needed on your PC.

Yes. In addition to SMB/CIFS, LocalCast also supports FTP and WebDAV protocols. You can add FTP or WebDAV servers manually and stream media from them directly to your TV without downloading files first.

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