Modern playback controls and Google Cast support for F1 TV

Latest Version

Version
0.4.4
Update
January 5, 2021
Size
20.88KiB
Developer
outlandnish.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.17647 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://f1tv.formula1.com/*
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F1 TV Playback Controls Extension

Bring your F1 TV experience up to speed with YouTube style playback controls, Google Cast support, and video feed synchronization across multiple tabs. Works with all language audio tracks, closed captioning, and all of the available video streams.

Controls:
- [space]: pause / play the video
- m: mute / unmute the video
- [up arrow] / [down arrow]: increment / decrement the volume by 5%
- [left arrow] / [right arrow]: backward / forward by 5 seconds
- j / l: backward / forward by 10 seconds
- f: fullscreen
- [1]...[9]: skip to 10%...90% of the video
- [home]: seek to the start of video
- [end]: seek to the end of the video
- [s]: synchronize timestamps between video feeds in different tabs

Release Notes for 0.4.4
- Fixes tab sync

FAQ / Troubleshooting:

I've got the extension. How do I cast?
Right click on the video and click 'Cast media to device'

When I cast, it just mirrors my screen instead of casting the video. How can I fix this?
Your Google Cast device needs to pull the new config that supports the Google Cast receiver for F1 TV. Power cycle / reboot your Cast device and it should pick up the F1 TV Cast Receiver

I see a blank screen that says F1 TV (Unofficial) but the video does not load. How can I fix this?
The authentication token for the stream expired. To renew it, click on one of the other video tracks (like a driver stream) and then click back to the video track you were watching.

Additional information + support at https://github.com/outlandnish/ext-f1-tv
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "F1 TV Playback Controls", "version": "0.4.4", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Modern playback controls and Google Cast support for F1 TV", "homepage_url": "http://outlandnish.com", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "19": "icons/icon19.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://f1tv.formula1.com/*" ], "js": [ "src/browser-polyfill.min.js", "src/inject.js" ], "css": [ "src/playback.css" ] } ], "permissions": [ "https://f1tv.formula1.com/*" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "src/browser-polyfill.min.js", "src/cast.js", "src/controls.js", "src/startup.js", "src/playback.css" ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["https://f1tv.formula1.com/*"] }, "background": { "scripts": ["src/browser-polyfill.min.js", "src/background.js"], "persistent": false }}
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How to download and manually install F1 TV Playback Controls extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install F1 TV Playback Controls extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install F1 TV Playback Controls extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install F1 TV Playback Controls extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download F1 TV Playback Controls extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a F1 TV Playback Controls extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the F1 TV Playback Controls Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the F1 TV Playback Controls extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the F1 TV Playback Controls extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for F1 TV Playback Controls extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the F1 TV Playback Controls extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download F1 TV Playback Controls extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install F1 TV Playback Controls extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the F1 TV Playback Controls extension file

Select and download the F1 TV Playback Controls extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the F1 TV Playback Controls extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your F1 TV Playback Controls extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the F1 TV Playback Controls extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install F1 TV Playback Controls extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jake (ID: 00000065757d888b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/18/2023 Sadly doesnt work, not this one; not any other for firefox (f1TV related)

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Chris Cavin (ID: 000000f0aaf99893) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/05/2021 Tried on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium, and Brave. For all three browsers only the space bar play/pause works. None of the other function keys work.

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Jason Woltz (ID: 0000000591166622) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2021 appreciate the effort, pretty awesome unfortunately the extension is only functioning for the space bar play/pause feature for me it is better than not having it but I would love the forward back feature with the left and right keys. I think those three buttons are the essential minimums to a video player so you can go back and rewatch a 5 second to 30 second section over and over to look for little details etc, and seeking forward 5 seconds at a time helps you to fast forward through small stuff like 3 min ad breaks or little transition or intro graphics etc, It is cool to see that you addressed this before and I hope we can get these features from the official developers in the future. Thank you for your efforts!!!

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Kersten Van Gompel (ID: 0000004fdd411e63) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/01/2021 The extension was advised when the F1 TV Streaming to Chromecast cuts off every few minutes. Unfortunately, not helping here.

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Sámuel Simon-Németh (ID: 0000004294ceffc0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/30/2021 It's great. But how do I use chromecast??????