VLC Remote Control & Remote for Mouse, Keyboard, Netflix, YouTube on PC or Mac
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 thousand times.
User Ratings
VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac is rated 3.94 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.
Groping in the dark for keyboard shortcuts whilst watching a movie or racing to your computer in the middle of a steamy date just to change the music track? well, you'll no longer have to do that.
Meet VLC media player’s most compatible, up-to-date and user-friendly partner—VLC Mobile Remote for Android. VLC Remote is the most convenient way of controlling VLC Player from your smartphones and tablets. No more couch-to-computer workout. If you watch movies and videos offline or online on your computers, this VLC Remote gives you the awesome power to control VLC Media Player wherever you're seated, whether in the kitchen or in the garden.
Just install the app, sit back, relax and remotely control VLC Player, Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime from the couch.
Works well with VLC running on both Desktops & Laptops based Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
VLC Remote This VLC Remote Control App lets you control VLC Media Player on your desktop or laptop and allows you to browse, play your computer files as well as YouTube videos.
+ With this VLC Remote App, You don't need to install any software on your PC or Mac! (or alternatively, install our helper app, VMR Connect to your PC/Mac for easy setup) + 'Setup Wizard' step by step guide makes it easy to setup VLC Media Player with this VLC Remote app. + Control VLC from Wear OS devices aka Android watches + This VLC Remote App auto connects to VLC Player when you're on same Wi-Fi + Fast & responsive as home TV Remote + Stop, Play and Pause + Control volume, next track and previous track + Seek control, fast forward and fast rewind + Toggle full-screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Loop, Aspect Ratio, Audio Track + Manage Subtitle, playback speed, crop + DVD Controls + Gesture Controls + Access all your PC or Mac files & folders. + Manage playlist + Add subtitle files to currently playing video (supports .srt files only and requires VLC v2.2.0 or up). + Play online media files (Website videos, radio channels, etc) + Take screenshots of the video frame + Set a folder as 'Home location' + Save favorite folders + Home Screen Widget & Notification controls + Lock screen notification controls/widget + Incoming call handling with soft pause & soft resume options + Use device volume buttons to control VLC volume + Handle multiple files on saved computer + Switch Audio output devices + Sort Browse list + Save multiple host/computer addresses + Close/Quit VLC Media player directly from the App + Better than any Remote apps to control media on your computer
PC Remote & Mac Remote (Windows & Mac) With VMR Connect on your Windows PC or Mac, it also works as a complete Remote for PC & Mac.
+ Mouse & Keyboard Remote + System Power Control (Shutdown, restart, sleep etc) + Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote, HBO Now/Go, HotStar Remote etc + Remote control for any media player. + Launch and Control Chrome, Firefox or any other internet browser on your PC/Mac.
All You Need - VLC Media player ( v2.0 or newer) on your Windows PC, Mac computers or Linux PC - Common local network (LAN or WiFi) connection between your phone & desktop or laptop - Install VMR Connect (Optional) to Windows PC or Mac from https://vlcmobileremote.com/download/
Supported Operating Systems - Works as a VLC Remote with Windows, OSX/Mac OS and Linux operating systems. - With Windows systems, works as a PC Remote Controller. - Also Works as Mac Remote for Mac OS running devices.
Visit our website for more info - https://vlcmobileremote.com/
** Disclaimer ** This App do not support VLC for Android app
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Comments on VLC Mobile Remote - PC & Mac for Android
★★★★★Petter Lindberg· Feb 8, 2025
I want to buy it, maybe. Only if I can select renderer and send the video to my bedroom Chromecast. I tried the free version but can not find it and there is no beta version to try the features.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★Neil Joinson· Dec 26, 2024
I watch TV via my Windows PC, so this is really handy for me. They've been around and reliable for a long time now, so I trust them.
★☆☆☆☆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.
★☆☆☆☆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
★☆☆☆☆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.
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