VLC is the best media player as compared to the other platforms across the world. Its not only free of cost but also open source too. The best thing about VLC is its ability of playback almost all videos and audio files. The list of compatible devices of VLC is Windows, macOS, Linux, Android TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS, Tizen, Xbox One, etc. Let’s get into detail on How to use VLC on Roku.
In this article we will discuss about how to wirelessly stream any video using the free open source VLC Media Player software on your Roku. There is no official VLC Media Player available in Roku Player. As you are already aware of streaming on roku player and its uses too and if you want to stream your personal data like movies, videos and song in your Roku player using VLC media player then there is still few additional ways to get VLC Media player in your Roku player and that we’ll mention in this article.
Cast VLC for Android to Roku
VLC media player support multiple devices but due to the limitations of Roku OS it doesn’t natively support Roku. VLC is not even listed in any of th roku channels. You can use miracast functionality on your Roku device that means you can mirror your Android or Windows screen to your Roku Device.
Download VLC Media Player
You can download the VLC Media Player Application from Play Store/ App Store. Follow the below steps to do it.
- Go to the play store.
- Tap to the search option above in the play store and search- VLC Media Player.
- After searching, you’ll get few options . Now click on the first app and install it.
- Once you successfully installed the VLC in your Android, now you are ready to mirror your VLC on your Roku device. Make sure that your screen mirroring settings are correctly configured on your Roku.
- Here is how to check it- Go to your Roku Player TV and scroll down to the settings area.
- Now, click on the system options and select screen mirroring from the menu.
- Make sure that the screen mirroring is set to the Prompt. You may choose the other option- Always Allow too.
Mirror VLC for Android on your Roku device
Once everything set up, now you can successfully ready to mirror VLC for Android on your Roku Device. Follow the below mentioned steps to do it:
- Go to the settings menu and on your Android device.
- In the settings, search – Cart or Mirror.
- Once you find the screen mirroring option on your Android device. Just enable it. Just make sure that your device is connected to the same internet connection.
Mirror VLC for Android for Windows on Roku device
You can mirror you screen of Windows, PC or laptop on your Roku device and also play media files from the VLC Media Player. Download the latest version of VLC Media Player on your Windows, PC or Laptop. Follow the below mentioned steps to mirror your Windows on Roku.
- Open the task bar in your PC, Windows or Laptop (mostly on the right side of the pc)
- Now, look at the connection option and click on connect to pc and your laptop will start searching for a compatible nearby device ( your roku and pc should be on same wifi).
- Choose Roku from the available devices and within second your desktop will start mirroring your Roku Player.
Contact Roku Customer Service for instant help
Roku have expert technical support available for its customers 24×7. The technical experts are highly qualified and professional towards resolving the issues related to roku device. You must contact Roku customer support at +1833-239-7926 or visit them on https://qubicletech.com/roku-customer-service-phone-number-1833-239-7926/