How to Watch VLC Content on Roku

VLC Media Player is the world’s most trusted video player that supports playing video and audio files and network streams. Unfortunately, the VLC app is unavailable for Roku devices. Alternatively, you can play videos on your phone or PC through the VLC app and cast or AirPlay it to Roku.

Preliminary Requirements to Cast or AirPlay VLC on Roku

Before starting the screen mirroring procedure, you need to do a list of things.

• Enable screen mirroring mode on Roku to cast videos from an Android or Windows PC. To AirPlay VLC via an iPhone or Mac, you should enable AirPlay on Roku.
• Connect your Roku TV to WiFi, which should be identical to Android, iPhone, Windows, or Mac.
• Install VLC Media Player on your Android and iPhone from the Play Store and App Store, respectively. If you are a PC user, you can download the VLC app from its website.

Cast or AirPlay VLC to Roku TV

1. Run the VLC Media Player on your Android or iPhone and play a video file.

2. When a video starts playing, swipe up/down the Android phone’s notification panel and tap Cast. For iPhone, tap the Cast icon in the VLC app and select AirPlay or Bluetooth.

3. A list of devices connected to the same wireless network will be shown. Choose your Roku device to stream the video wirelessly.

Screen Mirror VLC to Roku using Windows or Mac

1. Open the VLC Media Player application on your Windows or Mac.

2. Browse the app library and play the desired video you want to watch on your Roku device.

3. Once the video starts to play, tap the Playback menu and click Renderer in the options list.

4. Select your Roku device. The video playing on your PC will start mirroring on your TV.

Best Alternatives for VLC Media Player on Roku

Despite the unavailability of VLC on the Channel Store, you can choose any one of the media players as an alternative to play media files on your device.