How to Get VLC on Roku?
Roku streaming device would be incomplete without using all one media player application like VLC. It is one of the top multimedia players supporting all file formats without any trouble. VLC on Roku helps you to enjoy all the video files like movies, tv shows, and many more. Not only video files but also supports audio files. This VLC is a powerful media player which is completely free to use. This video player application has an ability to stream even damaged or incomplete files. Here you can also learn about Twitch on Roku by reading this tutorial.
In this guide, we will show you on step by step instructions to get VLC Media Player on Roku. First, let’s see how to do it.
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How to Get VLC Media Player on Roku?
As we already said, you could get this VLC app by using screen mirroring or casting. Let’s see how to get it in two different ways.
- Cast VLC App on Roku from your smartphone
- Cast VLC App on Roku from a PC
Before starting the casting process, we need to turn on the Screen Mirroring process.
Turn ON on the Screen Mirroring:
Step1:
Plugin the Roku device on your TV’s HDMI port.
Step2:
Using your Roku remote control, Power ON your Roku device.
Step3:
Stick all the working devices to the same wifi server.
Step4:
Using the Roku remote, Click the settings option on the home page.
Step5: You can see the system settings option within a settings option.
Step6:
Tap and open the system settings option.
Step7:
In the system settings, you can find the screen mirroring option.
Step8:
Open the screen mirroring option and choose the screen mirroring mode.
Step9:
Inside the Screen mirroring mode, Tap the prompt option and click ok.
Step10:
Now, you can screen mirror the device to Roku-connected TV.
Cast VLC App on Roku from your smartphone:
Once your Roku device is ready for screen mirroring, start the casting or screen mirroring process.
Step1:
Connect your Smartphone and Roku to the same home wifi network.
Step2:
Go to the respective app store on your smartphone and search for the VLC app.
Step3:
From the search result, download and install the VLC app.
Step4:
Minimize all the running applications.
Step5:
Swipe down the notification bar on your smartphone.
Step6:
Choose the Cast option on the notification bar.
Step7:
Now, your smartphone starts to search for nearby devices to cast.
Step8:
Choose your Roku-connected TV from the search list.
Step9:
Once your smartphone is mirrored to your Roku-connected TV, The TV screen displays your smartphone screen.
Step10:
Tap and open the app and stream all your video files on your Roku-connected TV.
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Conclusion
VLC media is one of the best and most used media players in the online market. However, this media player is not as good as other devices for Roku. Because there is no direct application for this media player, you can’t install the VLC app on your Roku. You can cast content from the app to Roku-connected TV using the above steps. Tell us in the comment box if you know any other alternative way to get a VLCmedia player on Roku.
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