SmartVideo For YouTube (MyTube) is a Firefox extension that provides 'Smart Buffer' for slow connections; auto loop; buffer preferences; quality selection; and more.
Note: The name of the extension has been changed from 'MyTube' to 'SmartVideo'. Also the logo has been changed.
SmartVideo provides better control over YouTube buffering, quality and playing options.
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Here are some key features of "SmartVideo For YouTube (MyTube)":
· Works with all embedded YouTube videos. Be it a Facebook news feed video or a video directly from YouTube site.
· With global preferences, all YouTube videos can be set to start on your wish.
· As soon as the page loads.
· When the video is buffered completely, or whatever buffer percentage you choose.
· Let SmartVideo decide when it's good to start playing. SmartVideo's 'smart buffer' decides the buffer percentage based on your current download speed.
· Or just make the YouTube videos to start buffering when the page loads. You can play the video whenever you wish.
· The buffer strategy can be set for individual YouTube player or as the Global preferences. Just hover your mouse over any YouTube video.
· Calculates time left before the video starts playing. (Hover the mouse over the YouTube video)
· SmartVideo can default the video quality based on the user preference.
· 'Loop' option on all YouTube videos.
· Separate preferences for embedded and 'on youtube.com' videos.
· Enable/disable 'switching to HD on fullscreen' option.
Requirements:
· Mozilla Firefox
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Added work around for YouTube changes which broke the continuous buffering.