VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac

VLC Remote Control & Remote for Mouse, Keyboard, Netflix, YouTube on PC or Mac

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VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac is the simplest and most comprehensive remote control app designed for VLC Media Player on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Enjoy effortless control of your media playback from anywhere in your home without getting up, whether you want to pause, play, adjust volume, manage playlists, or even add subtitles. This app also supports quick access to online media on Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and more.

Beyond VLC control, it doubles as a complete PC & Mac remote offering mouse and keyboard functionalities, system power management, and remote browser control. No additional PC software is required, though an optional helper app ensures easy setup and extended features. With features like gesture controls, home screen widgets, and Wear OS compatibility, VLC Mobile Remote offers a user-friendly experience that integrates seamlessly with your local Wi-Fi network.

Perfect for media enthusiasts and multi-taskers, VLC Mobile Remote transforms your smartphone into a powerful remote control hub for your entertainment and computing needs.

By:: Adarsh Urs
Downloads:: 3,746,397+ 2.15K
Rating:: 3.90
(19,815) 1 new ratings
Version:: 2.92.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-07)
Version code:: 405
Creation date:: 2014-09-12
Permissions:: adarshurs.android.vlcmobileremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
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Size:: 38.72M
Email:: ad*****@vlcmobileremote.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: a day ago

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User reviews

VLC Mobile Remote offers a mostly effective way to control VLC media playback remotely, praised for its responsiveness and useful features like touchpad and file browsing. However, users frequently encounter connectivity bugs requiring restarts, inconsistent control functionality, and occasional intrusive ads. Battery consumption is noted as a problem. Despite some usability hurdles and occasional glitches, many find it superior to similar apps, appreciating the developer's responsiveness and ongoing updates.

Pros

Works well for controlling VLC from a phone with minimal lag.
Simple and useful interface for remote control of VLC media player.
Includes features like touchpad, media playback controls, and file browsing.
Developer is responsive and issues with the app get addressed over time.
No need for separate PC software in some versions, simplifying setup.

Cons

Frequent connection and reconnection issues requiring restarting VLC or the app.
Some controls, like keyboard input and specific buttons, are unreliable or partially functional.
Ads can be intrusive, with some versions showing video ads on pause.
Battery drain can be excessive when using the app for extended periods.
Limited or confusing documentation makes initial setup and understanding features difficult.

Recent reviews

Works amazingly well! Had one or two times where the app took a second to reconnect, but mostly it works seamlessly. There is no detectable lag in the controls. Was happy to pay $6 for no ads forever. Would like buttons to skip by 3 or 5 or maybe 10 seconds, especially in the controls notification. Tip: to show the controls even while your phone is locked, go to "Notifications on lock screen" under "Privacy" in your phone's settings, and make sure that silent notifications are hidden.

Greg Johnston, 2024-07-06

This was a great app when I could use it to power off my computer and control other apps. Now it only works when vlc is open. I've tried reinstalling out on my pc and mobile app and it's still trekking me it can't connect. Fix the app! It was great. Now it's horrible. windows 11. Android 14 . it worked fine but they're not updating things the partner app doesn't work