VLC Streamer

VLC Streamer

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VLC Streamer: Stream Your Entire Movie Collection to Your iPhone and iPad Instantly

Stop wasting time on file conversions and storage management. Watch any video format directly from your PC or Mac over Wi-Fi with live transcoding and a setup that takes seconds.

Publisher

Hobbyist Software Limited

Category

Entertainment

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

3.8/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

32

Your Media, Unbound

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

VLC Streamer app showing a list of movies available for streaming from a computer

VLC Streamer app showing a list of movies available for streaming from a computer

VLC Streamer app interface showing a list of movie files and folders available for streaming from a computer

VLC Streamer app interface showing a list of movie files and folders available for streaming from a computer

VLC Streamer app interface showing movie streaming quality options and resolution settings on iPhone

VLC Streamer app interface showing movie streaming quality options and resolution settings on iPhone

A cinematic movie scene being streamed in high quality on a mobile device using the VLC Streamer app

A cinematic movie scene being streamed in high quality on a mobile device using the VLC Streamer app

Full screen movie playback showing a sword fight scene on VLC Streamer

Full screen movie playback showing a sword fight scene on VLC Streamer

Your Entire Movie Library, Anywhere in Your Home

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Play Any Format Instantly

Forget complex conversion processes. We handle the heavy lifting on your PC or Mac so you can stream even the most obscure video formats without a hitch.

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Zero Storage Stress

Access terabytes of movies without using a single megabyte of space on your mobile device. Keep your iPhone storage free for photos while your media stays on your hard drive.

Setup in Seconds

Our free helper app automatically finds your computer on your local Wi-Fi. No network configuration or IT expertise required—just pick your movie and enjoy.

About the app

Everything you need to know about VLC Streamer.

Description

Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad. VLC Streamer streams movies from your computer to your iDevice. Winner *Best Entertainment App* Chip.de. You can watch anything from your movie collection. No need for complex conversion processes. No need to manually transfer programs to your device. “Can these guys do no wrong? Seriously, if only other app devs knew how to make apps as well as these guys, the world would be a better place. Or at least my device would be less buggy. I was just watching a Full HD copy of Avatar Extended Edition being streamed from my PC on my iPod Touch 2nd Generation and it looked and played amazingly.” - UK Reviewer “…it's as good as having the original VLC player on your iOS device…” - CallingAllGeeks.org “…Setup is a snap and literally takes 2 seconds. You can browse through all your movies from your device and click any one to start playing. It even works if you have the movies stored on a USB drive connected to the host computer.” -The Times of India “Took me seconds to setup to stream from a secondary drive in my home office. Going straight out to get a cable for my TV.” - USA Reviewer “….This sucker can stream off the pc and plays virtually anything you throw at it. Download it now!” - TaxiDriver at Blippy.com There are a huge number of movie formats, and VLC can convert most of them - but it can't convert everything. If you have any doubts, then please try the free version of this application first. • Features include • - Free helper app gets you streaming quickly and allows you to browse local drives, and Windows network shares - Stream over wifi directly from your computer - Customisable gesture controls - Support for multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels - Live streaming of video after a few seconds of processing (assumes a reasonably powered computer) • System Requirements • - VLC Streamer will not play DRM protected videos. Videos from the iTunes store do include DRM. - VLC Streamer is designed to work on your local network, and the free helper app has to run on your Mac or PC.    - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above. • Response to feedback • -If you do have any problems streaming movies, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. • Subscription Information • VLC Streamer is supported through an auto-renewing subscription which you can choose to purchase within the app. • The subscription is called 'VLC Streamer Annual Subscription ' • It is an annual subscription. It gets rid of the adverts and unlocks all functions, including downloading movies to your device • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Terms of use are available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/terms • Privacy policy is available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/privacy Enjoy!

Latest Version

6.23.5

Size

64.3 MB

First Released

Dec 21, 2010

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Stop wasting time on conversions and storage management. Join over 1 million users and stream any file format directly from your computer to your device in seconds.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about VLC Streamer

How does VLC Streamer work?

VLC Streamer streams movies from your computer to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad over Wi-Fi. It uses a free helper app on your Mac or PC to access your movie collection directly, avoiding complex conversions.

What are the system requirements for VLC Streamer?

VLC Streamer requires a free helper app on your Mac (OS 10.7+) or PC (Windows Vista, 7, 8). It is designed to work on your local network.

Can VLC Streamer play DRM protected videos?

No, VLC Streamer does not play DRM protected videos. This includes movies from the iTunes store.

What does a VLC Streamer annual subscription include?

An annual VLC Streamer subscription removes adverts and unlocks all functions. This includes the ability to download movies directly to your device for offline viewing.

Is VLC Streamer a free app?

No, VLC Streamer operates on an auto-renewing annual subscription model. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. A free version is available for trial.

How can users manage their VLC Streamer subscription?

Users can manage their VLC Streamer subscription and turn off auto-renewal by accessing their Account Settings after purchase. This must be done at least 24-hours before the current period ends.

How do I get the VLC Streamer helper app?

The free helper app for VLC Streamer is available for download to enable quick streaming. The app description states it is required and "gets you streaming quickly."

Does VLC Streamer support different streaming qualities?

Yes, VLC Streamer supports multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels. This allows users to adjust based on their network speed and device capabilities.

Can VLC Streamer play all movie formats?

VLC Streamer can convert and play most movie formats. However, it cannot convert everything. Users with doubts should try the free version first.

Does VLC Streamer have adverts?

Yes, the base version of VLC Streamer includes adverts. An annual subscription removes these advertisements and unlocks full functionality.

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