VLC Remote Control & Remote for Mouse, Keyboard, Netflix, YouTube on PC or Mac
VLC Mobile Remote turns your Android into a full PC/Mac VLC controller, enabling you to manage VLC, Netflix, and YouTube from the couch. It supports Windows, Mac, and Linux, with Wear OS compatibility and an optional VMR Connect setup, plus notable regional rankings in FI, DK, and SK.
Pros & Cons
Controls VLC on PC/Mac from Android and Wear OS
Works with Windows, OSX/Mac OS, and Linux
No PC software required (VMR Connect option simplifies setup)
Auto-connect over same Wi-Fi for easy use
Free to install and use
Does not support VLC for the Android app (per disclaimer)
Some advanced features require VLC v2.2.0+
Requires a local network (LAN/WiFi) to connect for full functionality
About VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac is a video players & editors app developed by Adarsh Urs.
Download Statistics
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac has been downloaded 4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 4.9 thousand times. It is ranked #122 in video players & editors.
User Ratings
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac is rated 3.98 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 19 thousand ratings.
App Information
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac is FREE to download. The APK download size is 15.88 MB. The latest version available is 2.92.7. The last update was on December 17, 2025.
Technical Requirements
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac requires Android 7.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play September 2014.
Description
The simplest VLC Remote you'll ever find. Period. Now the simplest VLC Remote is also a complete PC Remote & Mac Remote.
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Comments on VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac for Android
★★★★★Danny· Jul 31, 2024
Love the app! The full version is reasonably priced, so I bought it. I used smartphone remotes before, but this one offers most functionality One point of feedback: the app doesn't work on my galaxy watch 5. I just keep getting the prompt "Launch app". I tried changing permissions, redownloading the app, restarting my devices, and more. Nothing seems to fix the issue even though other apps sync well with my watch
★★★★★Reuben Kaplan· Nov 26, 2024
So far so good! Reasonable paywall for the premium features. Everything seems to worl pretty seamlessly! Really hoping to unlock the premium features <3
★★★★★Danette Chaulk· Dec 3, 2024
This VLC remote is one of the most useful apps I've ever installed. I went ahead and bought the lifetime membership to unlock all the features. A+ for the app developer.
★★★★★Vladyslav Riabkov· Feb 23, 2026
Amazing app. Easy to control the VLC playback and browse the playlist the design has evolved a lot since I first used it.
★★★★★Greg Johnston· Jul 6, 2024
Works amazingly well! Had one or two times when 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.
★☆☆☆☆Philip Edwards· Dec 9, 2023
Could not open a video file to watch unless I paid extra, the list of upgrade options I needed to buy to use this as a remote was long, it sent repeated notifications to my watch nagging me to buy an upgrade, I can't recommend this app at all.
★☆☆☆☆Daniel Brinsmade (Danny B)· Apr 3, 2024
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
★☆☆☆☆Ilaine Marjoribanks· Jun 23, 2025
No longer connects to my computer. I bought a lifetime license, but I'm getting ads. It seems the developer has abandoned this app. Do not buy.
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include Internet, network state, wake lock, foreground service, read/write external storage, and boot handling, plus a dynamic receiver permission. The app also references ad-related identifiers. This combination is typical for a remote-control app that runs in the background and connects to a PC/Mac over a local network; no sensitive data access beyond standard device and network operations is indicated.
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