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VLC Remote

LiveHobbyist Software Ltd5 apps · 3.1M installsVideo Players & Editors$2.99com.hobbyistsoftware.android.vlcremote_us

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

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Total installs
56,305
exact · Play shows 50,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
4.5★
2.1K ratings · 342 reviews
Released
10 May 2010
16.4y ago
Last update
12 Aug 2026
v5.60 (5138) · 2mo ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
55K66.2K77.5K88.7K100K11 Oct12 Oct12 Oct
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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data Personal info, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

12 in 6 groups
2 Sensitive5 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
IdentitySensitive1

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
ContactsSensitive1

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

  • See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

  • See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
  • Remove app shortcuts from your home screen without asking youuninstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description
The most powerful Android VLC Remote is also the easiest to set up! VLC Remote lets you sit back enjoy your movies and music while you control things from your sofa. Use our Free setup helper to configure VLC and connect your Android in a couple of button clicks. ✔ Easily control VLC from your sofa! ✔ Helper configures VLC automatically. ✔ Full browsing control (play any file from your computer) ✔ Full DVD controls ✔ Volume, position, track ✔ Turn fullscreen on and off ✔ Control subtitles, aspect ratio, audio track and delays ✔ Access external drives • Reviews • 2011 Best Software Award in Multimedia by Handster 'Amazing remote. You can completely control vlc from the palm of your hand. ... highly recommend it if you are looking for a vlc remote.' - AndroidApps

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