VLC Streamer Lite

VLC Streamer Lite

com.hobbyistsoftware.android.vlcrstreamer_free by Hobbyist Software Ltd
4.0 (3,113)
1M+
VIDEO_PLAYERS
11.2 MB
Updated Jul 5, 2025
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About this app

VLC Streamer lets you sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your Android.

VLC Streamer streams movies from your computer (Mac or PC) over your wifi to your Android.

You can watch anything from your movie collection.

No need for complex conversion processes.

No need to manually transfer movies to your device.

The free version is ad-supported - we hope you'll like it enough to get the full one.

Features include
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* Free helper app gets you streaming quickly and allows you to browse local drives, and Windows network shares
* Live streaming of video after a few seconds of processing
(assumes a reasonably powered computer)
* Support for multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels
* Supports Mac OS 10.10 and above
* Supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

There are a huge number of movie formats, and VLC can convert most of them - but it can't convert everything. If you have any doubts, then please try the free version of this application first.

VLC Streamer will not play DRM protected videos. (Videos from the iTunes store do include DRM).

VLC Streamer is designed to work on your local wifi network, and the free helper app has to run on your Mac or PC.

What's New

Update to latest Android SDK version; Fixed a bug in Gestures dialog UI.

App Information

Version Name
2.20.39 (1638)
Version Code
23638
File Size
11.2 MB
Minimum OS
Android 7.0+
Target SDK
Android 22
Developer
Hobbyist Software Ltd
Contact
Website
Content Rating
Everyone
Package Name
com.hobbyistsoftware.android.vlcrstreamer_free

Permissions Required

This app may request the following permissions:

  • find accounts on the device
  • read the contents of your USB storage
  • modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  • view Wi-Fi connections
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

Recent Reviews

Vlad Goryachev
1.0★
Video hangs after couple of minutes, normal resolution. Tried on iPad and Android. 1 gbps LAN + 300 mbps Wifi N. File: .wmv, 720x576, 25 frames/sec DVD rip.
Ralph S
3.0★
Works perfect for MP4 video , but doesn't work with MKV files . If that would be solved i'll give it 5 Stars
A Google user
4.0★
Great for movies. Add music support and it's a perfect 5.
Dan Blackburn
3.0★
Too much hassle to try to set up. Why are you making me type numerous long ip addresses on my phone instead of providing links?
Yug L
5.0★
VLC, as eVer, always Best, of all software&apps !! Long liVe VLC !!
Rodney Richardson Jr
3.0★
Awesome easy interface and instructions easy to follow
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