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**[http://www.banamalon.net/android/?p=305 VLC - Remote PRO] is a paid version in which you are able to fully use [http://www.banamalon.net/android/?p=388 HomeMedia] (Windows is necessary). For example you can start VLC remotly with you android device.
 
**[http://www.banamalon.net/android/?p=305 VLC - Remote PRO] is a paid version in which you are able to fully use [http://www.banamalon.net/android/?p=388 HomeMedia] (Windows is necessary). For example you can start VLC remotly with you android device.
 
**[https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vlcdirect.vlcdirect VLC Direct] is a free application in which you are able to fully control VLC remotely and also stream videos and music between VLC and your Android Device.
 
**[https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vlcdirect.vlcdirect VLC Direct] is a free application in which you are able to fully control VLC remotely and also stream videos and music between VLC and your Android Device.
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Revision as of 15:18, 20 July 2011

Options that communicate directly with VLC

  • It is possible to use the http interface directly from Browser although is is somewhat cumbersome as it isn't designed for such a small screen.
  • Hobbyist Software have produced two native applications which allow control of VLC from within a normal Android app. They also provide setup helper applications for Windows and Mac OS which simplify the process of enabling the http interface in VLC.
    • VLC Remote Free allows control of basic functions like play, pause, stop, volume, etc
    • VLC Remote is a paid version which additionally allows selecting of files and playlist management as well as more advanced features such as aspect ratio, subtitles, etc.
  • Banamalon has developed two native applications to control VLC with your Android Device. There is a step by step tutorial available on how to setup the web-interface correctly.
    • VLC - Remote LIGHT is a the free version and allows you to use basic functions like play, pause, stop, volume, seekbar, fullscreen, etc.
    • VLC - Remote PRO is a paid version in which you are able to fully use HomeMedia (Windows is necessary). For example you can start VLC remotly with you android device.
    • VLC Direct is a free application in which you are able to fully control VLC remotely and also stream videos and music between VLC and your Android Device.