VLC Media Player for Android, Windows PC and Apple Mac can cast videos and audio to any Chromecast-enabled device. When you watch a movie on VLC, you can stream it to a Chromecast connected big screen TV or stream music to any Chromecast connected speakers. Here’s how to cast the VLC player to a smart TV or speaker using Chromecast.
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To cast the VLC Player to a TV with Chromecast, open a video or audio file, select Play–> Rendererand choose an external device. For the Android mobile app, click the Chromecast icon in the top right corner and select your device.
Cast VLC to Chromecast
First, open VLC on your Windows PC or Mac computer. Then open the video or audio file you want to cast. Then navigate to Play–> Renderer from the main menu.
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Finally, choose the Chromecast device you want to cast to, and presto, your media should be active on your device.
You may see a warning message about an unsafe site or conversion options. Don’t worry about approving it; VLC is safe to cast to your TV.
Cast VLC to Chromecast in the app
The steps to stream media content to a bigger screen in the mobile app are a little different, but still simple. In the app, tap the Chromecast icon in the top right corner.
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Connect to your Chromecast TV/device by selecting it under display, and your media should appear on the big screen.
After streaming, you can even use your smartphone as a remote control. You can easily choose subtitles, adjust audio, playback speed and all other features that VLC Media Player offers. When you’re ready to disconnect your phone from the TV, tap the Chromecast button again and choose Disconnect to stop casting VLC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t necessarily need a Chromecast dongle to cast VLC to your TV. Some televisions have Chromecast built-in internally, which detects the VLC player when your smart TV is on.
Yes, VLC Media Player supports all Chromecast devices.