YouTube Anywhere Remote allows you to control videos on YouTube, Udemy, and AmigosCode even while you're using other programs!
YouTube Anywhere Remote Extension
This allows you to control videos on YouTube, Udemy, and AmigosCode even while using other programs or while your browser is minimized.
The goal was to not have to switch back and forth between your video and your other content while studying, working, or gaming!
The extension also lets you choose all of your own shortcuts for ease-of-use.
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How to Use YouTube Anywhere Remote:
Watch the YouTube video above for a visual guide!
1. After installing, click on the dotted menu icon at the top right of your browser and under \"More tools\" click on \"Extensions\" to open the Extensions page.
2. On the extensions page, click on the menu at the top left of the page and click on \"Keyboard shortcuts\".
Here you can easily choose whatever shortcuts are most comfortable for you for each feature.
YouTube Anywhere Remote will now let you control the YouTube or Udemy video tab furthest to the left in your browser window!
IMPORTANT: Make sure to switch \"In Chrome\" to \"Global\" if you want to use features while you're using other programs or have your browser minimized.
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--- Version 1.4.1 Released ---
Udemy Text Lessons Now Supported
- Next and previous buttons will now also work on lessons with text content.
- Includes a fix where script was injected multiple times and caused performance problems in some cases.
--- Version 1.4.0 Released ---
Skip Ad shortcut added!
- The skip ad shortcut will only work once the actual \"Skip Ad\" button is made visible by YouTube on the screen.
- This works more in accordance with YouTube's terms of service and shouldn't jeopardize your account standing when compared to how YouTube Ad-blocker extensions potentially can.
--- Version 1.3.0 Released ---
AmigosCode.com support has been added!
- Controls for YouTube, Udemy, and AmigosCode are nearly identical
- AmigosCode tabs should be fully compatible with existing features
--- Version 1.2.1 Released ---
Better Udemy Support!
- Video overlays are no longer clickable and will not get in the way of original player functionality.
- Playback speed no longer reverts to default speed after pausing and resuming video.
--- Version 1.2.0 Released ---
Video overlays have been added!
- Video overlays now show current volume of video, playback speed, and loop status when changed
--- Version 1.1.0 Released ---
Udemy.com support has been added!
- Controls for both YouTube and Udemy videos are nearly identical
- Udemy tabs should be fully compatible with existing features
--- Version 1.0.0 Released ---
Features Added:
- Volume Up
- Volume Down
- Next Video (Works even when not in a playlist)
- Previous Video (Works even when not in a playlist)
- Loop Current Video
- User can now easily select which video to control by simply clicking on it (must be the YouTube video furthest to the left)
Functionality Improvements:
- Improved usability when multiple windows are open
- Second opened YouTube video in separate window no longer steals focus from first YouTube video opened if first video is still playing
- Reduced redundant script executions to increase overall speed
- Minimized amount of uncaught errors
- Increased communication between the extension and the loaded YouTube page
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install YouTube Anywhere Remote extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Anywhere Remote extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download YouTube Anywhere Remote extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the YouTube Anywhere Remote extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Anywhere Remote extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote extension file
Select and download the YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote 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 YouTube Anywhere Remote extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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