VLC is a free and open-source cross-platform streaming media server. This media player allows the users to play multimedia files. It is free to use, robust, and feature-packed that plays a wide range of audio, image, and video files. The users can play content from local storage as well as media files online. This media player is completely ad-free. In addition, the VLC media player supports various video formats such as MKV, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS, M2TS, and AAC. Moreover, this media player also has subtitle support. Also, it runs on various devices and operating systems which include Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux. It will be also easy for you to stream your favorite videos to Roku using the power video streaming technology from the VLC Media Player.
How to Access VLC on Roku
You can’t find the VLC app on the Channel Store. That doesn’t mean that you can’t access the VLC app on your Roku. You simply can screen mirror the VLC app from your Android or iOS device to your TV.
Screen Mirror VLC to Roku from Android Device
Make sure your Android device and Roku are connected to the same wifi network.
[1] Firstly, enable the screen mirroring on Roku.
[2] Then, open your Google Play Store and install the VLC app on your Android device.
[3] Next, launch the Notification Panel on your Android device.
[4] Find and tap on the Cast icon.
[5] Tap on your Roku device from the list to connect it with your Android device.
[6] Once connected, your Android device will be mirrored to Roku.
[7] After that, launch the VLC app and play any video from it.
Screen Mirror VLC to Roku from iOS Devices
Initiate the same wifi network connection between the iOS device and Roku. Then, follow the steps below to mirror the VLC app.
[1] Start by turning on the AirPlay on Roku.
[2] Next, install the VLC app on your iOS device from the App Store.
[3] Open the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon from it.
[4] A list of available devices will appear on your iOS device’s screen. From there, choose your Roku device.
[5] After that, launch the VLC app.
You can now play any video to mirror it to Roku.
Screen Mirror VLC to Roku from Windows PC
Connect your Windows PC and Roku to the same wifi network and follow the steps below:
[1] Visit the official website of VLC to download its latest version on PC.
[2] Open the installer file and follow the on-screen prompt to install VLC on the PC.
[3] Launch the VLC app on your PC after the installation.
[4] Navigate to click on the Action Center icon from the lower-left corner.
[5] Choose Connect from the available options.
[6] When Windows PC scans for nearby devices, select your Roku TV.
[7] Now, play any video file on your PC via the VLC Media player, and it will get cast to the Roku screen.