Pick a preferred audio output device for HTML5 audio and video elements

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Version
0.3.10
Update
January 26, 2024
Size
36.38KiB
Developer
rain-fighters.net
Category
Users
80,000+
Rating
3.85686 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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AudioPick Extension

AudioPick allows to pick a preferred audio output device that is used when a chrome tab is playing HTML5 audio or video over HTTPS.

The extension finds HTML5 audio and video elements within the document tree and manipulates the \"sinkId\"` in order to switch to the preferred audio output device. Since version 0.3.8 it also finds Audio, Video and AudioContext objects that have not been inserted into the document tree, e. g. Spotify and SoundCloud should now work with the extension, too.

Since it's now possible to store/remember a preferred audio output device per domain, the extension's option panel and hence the option to set a global preferred device (for the browser) has been removed.

Note that the \"Media Capture and Streams API\" requires media (microphone) permissions to be granted to every site with audio sinks that need to be manipulated, which - as a result - allows those sites to access your microphone. Hence AudioPick only acquires permission when the user actually picks a non-default device for a site and restores permissions when the user reverts back to using the default. Since version 0.3.10 a \"smartMicAccess\" mode can be activated in the UI which further reduces the number of microphone permissions granted by the extension.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install AudioPick extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install AudioPick 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 AudioPick extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install AudioPick extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download AudioPick extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a AudioPick 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 AudioPick Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the AudioPick extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the AudioPick extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for AudioPick 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 AudioPick 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 AudioPick extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install AudioPick 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 AudioPick extension file

Select and download the AudioPick 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 AudioPick 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 AudioPick 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 AudioPick 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 AudioPick extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Joe Fuller (ID: 00000073aa167399) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/26/2023 doesnt work

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andras huszar (ID: 0000004843b660f3) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 IT WORKS! Just u need to go (ex: youtube and on the left of the url on the lock u need to go to settings and allow microphone on site ) so now my girlfriend can watch netflix (u need to do the same thing) on 1 monitor and on speakers and I can watch youtube on the main screen on headsets and everyone is happy

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Not Sure (ID: 000000de5c1ceadf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 Is there any way to automatically change the audio output device when moving a tab from 1 monitor to a 2nd monitor. In other words, if I have YouTube open on monitor 1, and have the tab audio device set to monitor 1, but then I move the tab to monitor 2, is there any way to automatically update the tab audio device to monitor 2. The only software I found capable of doing this is "Actual Multiple Monitors" so I know it's possible, but "Actual Multiple Monitors" doesn't work with chrome :(

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Dmitry Konoko (ID: 00000071980427d5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2023 Необьходимо выдаь права на работу микрофона и все работает

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Trinity (ID: 000000861e3848fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/18/2023 It seems to work now