How to Use VLC Media Player on Android TV
Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.
Here’s how you can use and customize VLC Media Player on your Android TV. These steps also apply if you have an Android TV with theGoogle TV interface.
Install and Use VLC Media Player on Android TV
The VLC Media Player app isavailable for Android TVas a native app. You don’t need to sideload the app on your Android TV. Here’s how to install and use it.
Step 1:Open theGoogle Play Storeon your Android TV. Now, search for VLC Media Player and selectInstall.
Step 2:After installing the VLC Media Player, open the app. Then, selectAllowto give VLC access to all the media files on your Android TV.
You can now see the folders containing all the apps and media files on your Android TV. Select a folder to view any media file like photo or video on your Android TV. This also applies if you have connected an external storage device to your Android TV. You can check out its contents as well.
Customize VLC Media Player on Android TV
Like mobile and computer, you get several options to customize your VLC Media Player usage on your Android TV. Here are some of the settings that you can access.
Change Audio Settings
Step 1:Open theVLC Media Playerapp on your Android TV. Then, scroll down to the bottom and selectOtherfrom the left menu. Then go toSettingson the right side
Step 2:Scroll down and selectAudiofrom the right menu under Extra settings.
You will get options to change the audio output on your Android TV while using VLC Media Player.
Change Video Settings
Step 1:OpenVLC Media Playeron your Android TV and selectOtherfrom the left menu. Then, chooseSettings.
Step 2:Scroll down and selectVideofrom the right menu under Extra Settings.
You will now get some options to change the video playback on your Android TV while using VLC Media Player. There are options like Match Display Frame Rate, Preferred Video Resolution, Always Use Fast Seek, and more.
Change Subtitle Settings
Step 1:OpenVLC Media Playeron your Android TV and selectOtherfrom the left menu. Then chooseSettings.
Step 2:Scroll down and selectSubtitlesfrom the right menu under Extra Settings.
You will now get options to change subtitle color, opacity, boldness, background, and more.
Change Interface Settings
Step 1:OpenVLC Media Playeron your Android TV and selectOtherfrom the left menu. Then chooseSettings.
Step 2:Scroll down and selectInterfacefrom the right menu under Extra Settings.
You can now change the interface of the app by choosing from different options.
Uninstall VLC Media Player From Android TV
To remove the VLC Media Player, long-press theVLC Media Player iconand selectUninstall.
You can reinstall the app by following the same steps mentioned above. You can also learn how tosideload apps on your Android TV.
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Last updated on 03 April, 2024
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