Description Remote for VLC
Control Your Media Library from Anywhere in the Room
Managing video playback from across the room often requires getting up or fumbling with a keyboard. Remote for VLC provides a dedicated control interface on your Android device, turning it into a wireless remote for the VLC media player running on your computer. This eliminates the need for physical proximity to your PC or laptop during playback.
Core Functionality and Integration
The application establishes a network connection with VLC media player on your desktop, offering comprehensive playback control. It mirrors the core functions of VLC's interface, allowing for play, pause, stop, volume adjustment, and track seeking directly from your mobile device. The app supports browsing the media library and playlists hosted on the computer, enabling you to select and queue files without touching the primary machine. This setup is particularly useful for home theater configurations or presentations where the computer serves as a media source but is not easily accessible.
Operational Advantages and User Experience
The primary advantage is the convenience of wireless control, which enhances the viewing experience by removing physical constraints. The interface is designed for clarity, presenting transport controls and library access in a streamlined layout that reduces on-screen clutter. Performance is dependent on local network stability, but the connection protocol is lightweight, ensuring minimal latency for command execution when on a reliable Wi-Fi network.
- Comprehensive Playback Control: Manage play, pause, volume, and seek functions wirelessly from your device.
- Direct Media Library Access: Browse and select files from your computer's VLC playlists directly on your phone.
- Streamlined Network Connection: Utilizes your local Wi-Fi for a simple, cable-free link to your desktop player.
Get your bonus of effortless media control and transform your viewing experience today.
Requires a stable internet connection for operation. VLC media player must be installed and running on your host computer. This is a utility application with no in-app purchases.
Information
| Version | 0.5.8 |
| Developer | fdroid.org |
| Requirements | Android Android + 1.6+ |
| Updated | 17.03.2026 |
| Size | 515.11 KB |
| Package | org.peterbaldwin.client.android.vlcremote |
| Signature | af5b5a5dadff9775ddd8e7e0d9ad60b4 |