VLC Remote

Name: VLC Remote
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.59 (2044 reviews)
Author: Hobbyist Software Ltd

VLC Remote lets you control your VLC Media Player on Mac, PC or Linux.

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VLC Remote is the ultimate Android tool to control VLC Media Player on Mac, PC, or Linux effortlessly. With an intuitive setup helper, you can connect your device in just a few clicks and enjoy full control over your movies and music right from your sofa.

Key features include complete browsing control, DVD operations, volume and track adjustments, fullscreen toggling, subtitle handling, and access to external drives. Awarded the 2011 Best Software Award in Multimedia by Handster, VLC Remote ensures seamless media playback management with convenience and ease.

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By:: Hobbyist Software Ltd
Downloads:: 55,492+ 26
Rating:: 4.59
(2,044) 2 new ratings
Version:: 5.56(4865) (Last updated: 2024-07-21)
Version code:: 49865
Creation date:: 2010-05-10
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
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Size:: 15.04M
Price:: 2.99
Email:: ro*****@hobbyistsoftware.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 12 hours ago

Ranking

# 250,857 ▲ 288

Other rankings

#32 in Video players (Paid) ▲

User reviews

Users find VLC Remote to be an intuitive and reliable app for controlling VLC media playback, offering useful features like media browsing, subtitle control, and easy setup. It significantly improves media experience by enabling remote control from a distance. Common issues include setup and browsing inconsistencies on Windows 11, missing advanced playback features like playlist history, and some notification control problems. Users appreciate the responsive developer support and value the app's functionality despite minor shortcomings.

Pros

Simple and intuitive setup, allowing quick connection between the app and VLC on the PC.
Effective remote control features including playback control, subtitles, audio settings, and browsing media files from the phone.
Reliable and consistent performance when controlling VLC, especially on Windows 10 and Linux/Ubuntu systems.
The app enhances media experience by enabling convenient control from a distance, making it easy to manage media playback without physical interaction.
Good developer support and responsiveness to technical queries, with an overall well-designed user interface.

Cons

Inconsistent performance or setup issues on Windows 11 machines, especially with browsing network shared locations.
The app lacks some advanced features such as playlist history, remembering last played content in browse folders, and ability to auto-set subtitles and audio for series.
Notification controls (quick controls) remain in the notification bar even after closing the app, requiring force stop to remove.
Differences in UI and pricing model between Android and iPhone versions cause some user confusion or dissatisfaction.
Limited access to some VLC settings and missing 'choose renderer' feature, which is important for streaming to Chromecast devices.

Recent reviews

This app is pretty good for a 2011 release. However now it's a relic. 1. It lacks a playlist history 2. Lacks the ability to remember what was last played in the browse folder 3. Why does the iPhone and Android UI look different 4. Why does the iPhone have a monthly subscription and Android is a 1 time payment? 5. Have the ability to auto-set subtitles & audio for a series. If I don't see an improvement on these notes. Ill make an a worthy of a 2024 release and I'll open source it.

Boodi Tabikh, 2024-05-24

Absolute rubbish. Will not connect to vlc on a remote Linux system. The earlier incarnation of this app worked flawlessly. I can't believe I paid money for this! The help webpage is a complete joke and the support is non existent. Do yourself a favour and avoid.