How do I control VLC from my phone?

Here’s how.

Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
Search for vlc direct.
Locate and tap the entry by Remote & Video Streaming Develops.
Tap Install.
Read the permissions listing.
If the permissions listing is acceptable, tap Accept.
Allow the installation to complete.

Is there a remote for VLC?

VLC Mobile Remote android app developed by Adarsh Urs with good user interface is easy to use, includes all the basic as well as advanced controls of VLC and it is free. Watch full VLC setup instructions video on Youtube from VLC Mobile Remote.

How do I access VLC remotely?

However, you need to configure VLC to allow Unified Remote to access this data.

Open VLC on your computer.
Select “All” settings in the bottom left corner.
Select “Main interfaces” in the list and then make sure “Web” is enabled.
Now click the small arrow beside “Main interfaces” and then select “Lua”.
Click “Save”

How do I use VLC on Windows 8?

Playing DVDs in Windows 8 with VLC Media Player

At the Windows 8 start screen, type VLC.
Choose the view option.
Insert your DVD into your DVD drive on your PC.
Choose your DVD playback option.
Open the DVD from within VLC media player.
Click the Play Button.

How do I connect VLC to my computer from my phone?

Start VLC Media Player on your PC. Click on ‘View > Add Interface > Web Interface’ and leave the player as it is. Step 3: On the Mobile device, select the ‘Start’ button and the VLC Direct app will start scanning for a machine with VLC Media Player that’s on your local network.

How do I connect my phone to VLC TV?

Make sure your Android or iOS device and Chromecast are connected to the same Wifi network. Open any locally stored video file on the VLC media player and you will see a cast option at the top right of your display. Now tap on the cast icon and you will see a list of Chromecast devices available to cast.

How do I use VLC remote control?

VLC Control

Open VLC’s Preferences and click ‘Show All’ to show all settings.
Select Interface > Main interfaces from the left column.
Select Interface > Main Interfaces > RC from the left column.
(VLC 2.1+ only) Select Interface > Main Interfaces > Lua from the left column.
Save the Preferences and close VLC.

Does Apple remote work with VLC?

Powerful and Beautiful! VLC Remote® lets you remotely control your VLC Media Player on your Mac or PC. Awarded Gizmodo’s “Essential iPhone App” three years running. “The update for the iPhone version is *amazing* – it looks so polished – not that I had any complaints before.”

How do I play a movie on VLC Media Player?

Launch VLC Media Player, insert a DVD, and it should rev up automatically. If not, click Media > Open Disc > DVD, then click the play button. You’ll find a full range of buttons to control playback.

Can a Windows Phone be used as a remote control for VLC?

With VLC Mobile Remote, you can control your favorite media player right from your Windows Phone. VLC Mobile Remote turns your Windows Phone device into a remote control for your desktop’s or laptop’s VLC media player. Now you sit back, relax and control things from couch. Features Include – No need to install any software on your PC!

What kind of video can I play with VLC?

VLC supports multi-track audio and subtitles, speed control. VLC supports all formats of video, including, FLAC, MKV, MOV, TS and Ogg. VLC for Windows Phone plays most local video and audio files, and network streams.

Is there a license for VLC for Windows Store?

VLC for Windows Store is bi-licensed under the Mozilla Public License Version 2 as well as the GNU General Public License Version 2 or later. You can modify or redistribute its sources under the conditions of these licenses. Note that additional terms apply for trademarks owned by the VideoLAN association.

Where do I find the radio button on VLC?

Access the VLC settings – Navigate to VLC Menu > Tools > Preferences. Select the radio button All at the bottom left of the screen, which displays all settings for VLC Media Player (by default VLC only shows the most commonly used settings).