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VLC Remote Free app review: VLC in your palm 2021

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Introduction

VLC Remote Free is a fantastic media player app for iPhone which provides you with access to the full array of functionality offered by VLC Media Player so that you can control the PC, Mac, and Linux software from the comfort and convenience of your iOS device.

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I think that this is an absolutely fantastic idea for a remote control app for VLC player, and it definitely delivers the kind of quality that I’ve come to expect from just about anything related to VLC Media Player in any way.

This app definitely receives a very strong recommendation from me, and I’m actually quite surprised that it’s available for free! Continue reading our VLC remote app review to see why many users think it's one of the best meida player apps. 

VLC Remote Free

Free

A Perfect Companion App for VLC

This is a great app which provides you with access to the full functionality of VLC Media Player from the convenience of your iOS device, integrating seamlessly with VLC for PC, Mac, and Linux, and offering full playback controls such as play, pause, volume control, and so on.

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In addition to the basic playback controls you can also adjust the aspect ratio, subtitles, delay, and audio track selection of any given video file; you can even control the graphical EQ settings from within the app.

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Easily Set Up

VLC Remote Free displays the cover art or album art for any tracks you’re currently listening to, and you can also manage your playlist from within the app.

What’s more, the developer has provided a detailed setup guide to help you configure your version of VLC for remote access, so you should have no trouble getting it up and running within a minute or two.

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VLC Remote Free

Free

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Access the full functionality of VLC Media Player from the convenience of your iOS device
  • Integrates seamlessly with VLC for PC, Mac, and Linux
  • Utilize full playback controls such as play, pause, volume control, and so on
  • DVD control is also included
  • View high-quality cover art and album art
  • Use the graphical EQ settings from within the app
  • Automatically scans your local network for VLC players 
  • Toggle full screen mode on and off
  • Also provides control of aspect ratio, subtitles, delay, and audio track selection
  • Manage your playlist from within the app          
  • Includes a detailed setup guide to configure your version of VLC for remote access

Cons                        

  • As you would expect from anything VLC-related, there is nothing negative to say about this app

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Final Words

I’ve used VLC Media Player for years, and I’ve always been amazed by its ability to play every file format I’ve ever thrown at it, so VLC Remote Free has definitely been my favorite app find of the month so far.

As I mentioned in the introduction, I definitely recommend downloading this app onto your iPhone and iPad, and if you don’t currently use VLC on your computer then get with the times and check it out! 

VLC Remote Free

Free
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MarkBangs

Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.