Generate a QR code for your current YouTube video to resume playback on another device seamlessly.

Latest Version

Version

1.4

Update

October 2, 2024

Size

1.37MiB

Developer

YouTube ContinueOn Extension

YouTube ContinueOn 🚀 is a handy Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube viewing experience by allowing you to effortlessly switch between your desktop and handheld devices📱➡️💻. With just a click, generate a QR code for the YouTube video you're watching, including the exact timestamp 🕒 and continue enjoying your content on your handheld devices with a simple scan 📲.

WHY USE YouTube ContinueOn 🤔?
🔄 Flexibility: Switch effortlessly from desktop to mobile. Even with your YouTube history turned off, ContinueOn lets you resume exactly where you paused—no need to leave a digital trail.
⏱ Convenience: Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your video and scrubbing to find the right spot. ContinueOn generates a QR that captures your current timestamp, so you can pick up right where you left off. Just scan and play!

🔑KEY FEATURES🔑
1. 🛠 Easy Accessibility: An icon is directly added to the YouTube playbar, and a shortcut (Control+Q/Command+Q) is set up to activate the extension quickly and easily.
2. ⚡ Instant QR Generation: Click the icon or use the shortcut to instantly create a QR code with the video’s current timestamp.
3. 🎨 Visual Preview: Easily identify your content with a visual preview showing the video’s thumbnail and title next to the QR code.
4. 🔄 Effortless Device Switching: Scan the QR code with any smartphone or tablet to seamlessly pick up where you left off.

HOW TO USE IT 🛠
1. ➕ Install the Extension: Add YouTube ContinueOn to your Chrome browser effortlessly.
2. 🎬 Start a Video: Begin your viewing session on YouTube, enjoying your video on the larger screen of your desktop.
3. 🔗 Generate the QR Code: Decided to move to a cozier spot like your bed or couch? Simply click the dedicated button in the YouTube player controls or press the shortcut (Control+Q/Command+Q). This action generates a QR code that locks in your current video's timestamp.
4. 📲 Scan & Dive Back In: No need to lug your laptop along. Just scan the QR code with your mobile device from the comfort of your bed or couch. The video will continue right where you left off, ensuring you don't miss a beat as you settle into your comfy nook.

Ready to Elevate Your YouTube Watching Experience?

📥 Download now and enjoy a seamless viewing journey across your devices—never worry about wasting time searching for videos and finding the right timestamp on your mobile devices ever again 😤!

Recent Updates:
Version 1.4: Fixes Bug of QR Icon Hiding Other Icons in Youtube Playbar

Source Manifest.json

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