VLC Remote Alternatives

VLC Remote is described as 'This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VLC Remote for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and iPad apps. The best VLC Remote alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VLC Remote are Unified Remote, Valent, across and Remote Control for VLC.

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  1. KDE Connect icon
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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    83 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  2. Unified Remote icon
     89 likes

    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  3. Valent icon
     13 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
     
  4. across icon
     9 likes
    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  5. The Remote Control for VLC is an iPhone / iPad application that controls the VLC Media Player from VideoLAN remotely over a WiFi connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. ControlPC icon
     5 likes

    ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. AIO Remote icon
     5 likes

    AIO Remote stands for All In One Remote, With All In One remote, you can control any application ever by creating your own fully customized custom remotes. You can use your Android/Blackberry phone/tablet. Windows, Linux and Mac are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Blackberry 10
     
  8. PRemoteDroid icon
     2 likes

    PRemoteDroid uses your home's wifi connection to control your computer desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. VLC Direct icon
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    Remote control your desktop VLC, Video Streaming Player/Remote for Android™!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. Install VMR Connect to your computer, that's it, you're ready! Play, Pause, Forward, Rewind, Volume, Full Screen, Shuffle and more. Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Prime, HotStar etc Controls on your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate remote control for your Mac. Take full control over your Mac – use your iOS device as a trackpad and keyboard or launch any app from anywhere within your home.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. WebElf - program home control

    WebElf is an inexpensive and reliable program for remote computer controlling through the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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