This extension provides remote control for Google Hangouts

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
May 27, 2019
Size
13.83KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.72727 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
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Hangremote Extension

UPDATES:

may_2019:
works for Google Meet last version, multilingual support

New:

Now supports Google Meet, and also supports Google Hangouts.

Features:

- Mute/(Un)mute microphone
- Enable/Disable camera
- Leave the hangouts call
- (ON/OFF) mic/cam by default at start
- Shortcuts

** Avoid mic/cam ON when starting a video-call **

This extension enables you to (un)mute at hangouts video-call start.

** Easily control to (un)mute and get (on/off) cam, from the extension icon, not worrying about finding the tab **

- Mute/Unmute microphone
- Enable/Disable camera
- Leave the hangouts call (closes the tab)

Or keyboard shortcuts (editable):

- Ctrl+Shift+8 - Toggle Webcam
- Ctrl+Shift+7 - Toggle Microphone

Please report any issue before rating if you have any, I will gladly help

Notes:

It does not support more than one tab/sessions of hangout/hangout of hangout/meet open at the same time.

Github:

- https://github.com/cheluskis/hangremote

Changelog:
- 1.0.2: added Google Meet support
- 1.0.1: now direct hangouts videocall works leaving hangouts chat open - minified code
- 1.0.0: First version
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Hangremote", "description": "This extension provides remote control for Google Hangouts", "version": "1.0.3", "background": { "scripts": ["src/js/commands.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.google.com/hangouts*", "*://*.google.com/call*", "*://meet.google.com/*" ], "js": ["src/js/content.js", "src/js/elements.js"] } ], "commands": { "toggleMic": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+7" }, "global": true, "description": "Toggle Microphone in Hangouts" }, "toggleCam": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+8" }, "global": true, "description": "Toggle Webcam in Hangouts" } }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "src/popup.html", "default_title": "Manage microphone and camera settings on google hangouts", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/PNG/hangouts2_19.png", "38": "icons/PNG/hangouts2_38.png" } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Hangremote extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hangremote 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 Hangremote extension file

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

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User reviews

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Wei Han Liu (ID: 0000006f11973c3c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2020 Thanks, it does what it does.

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Zane W Buxton (ID: 0000009599420654) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2020 Simple and straightforward extension. Does exactly what I need it to do.

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Johann Schleier-Smith (ID: 0000003e5f10a6a5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/30/2020 Basic functionality is good. Unfortunately it breaks keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs, e.g., for bulleted list.

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Z - Bubbe n (ID: 0000006df38bd106) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2020 good

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Judy (ID: 000000022bbbc4e6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/05/2018 Pretty simple extension. Works and does what it's suppose to do. Thanks! Now I can finally turn the webcam off for good without having to manually click on it every time it starts up!