VLC Streamer lets you watch your entire movie and TV show collection on your Android device without having to manually transfer files. Simply launch the free companion app on your PC or Mac and stream any video to your phone or tablet over your home Wi-Fi. No need for complicated conversions or tedious file transfers, browse your computer’s folders or network shares, select a movie, and start watching in seconds. With a wide range of format support and flexible streaming, VLC Streamer brings the convenience of your home theater straight to your Android device.
POWERFUL PC-ANDROID STREAMING
VLC Streamer is great for streaming movies or TV shows from your computer (Windows or macOS) directly to your Android – perfect if you have a large media library at home. You don’t need to copy the files to your phone or tablet first; just select the video on your computer and stream it over Wi-Fi. The conversion is automatically handled in real time, ensuring smooth playback even for large video files.
- The companion app lets you browse local drives and Windows/Mac network shares for easy access to files.
- Live streaming starts within seconds of the companion starting to convert the movie, reducing the waiting time.
- Supports multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels – allowing you to balance quality and smooth playback depending on your network.
WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT AND HIGH COMPATIBILITY
With VLC Streamer, you’re not limited to just one or two video formats – the app relies on the powerful VLC media player engine to decode and stream a wide variety of formats that many standard players can’t handle. This gives you the freedom to play MKV, AVI, MP4, and many other formats directly from your computer to your Android — without re-encoding or manual conversion.
- Compatible with PC (Windows 7/8/10) and Mac (OS 10.10+).
- Handles a wide range of video file formats that typical mobile players rarely support.
- Allows you to access and stream content from external drives or network shares connected to your computer — perfect for large movie libraries.
EASY SETUP AND FLEXIBLE USE ON ANDROID
Getting started with VLC Streamer is simple: just install the assistant on your computer, connect your Android device via Wi-Fi, and start watching. Once connected, your Android device becomes a portable media player that streams content from your computer, giving you a cinema-style viewing experience on the go. The app supports adjustable streaming quality and is ideal for use on phones or tablets.
- Quick setup: assistant + Wi-Fi connection has you streaming in minutes.
- No need to manually transfer files or save space on Android — videos stay on your computer until you watch them.
- Affordable and widely available — works on Android 7.0+ devices and supports multiple streaming resolutions.
