VLC Remote Lite
VLC Remote Lite

VLC Remote Lite

Video Players & Editors

| Hobbyist Software Ltd

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: August 14, 2025

Run VLC Remote Lite on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out VLC Remote Lite, a Video Players & Editors app by Hobbyist Software Ltd on BlueStacks.

About the App

Ever wanted to relax on your couch and control VLC on your computer without getting up? VLC Remote Lite from Hobbyist Software Ltd makes that ridiculously easy. Whether you’re settling in for movie night or playing your favorite album, this app puts all the basic controls right in your hand. Expect a smooth, straightforward experience with everything you need to manage playback from your phone.

App Features

  • Super Simple Setup
    No complicated steps, just a free helper tool that gets things rolling in a couple clicks. You’ll connect your Android device to VLC almost instantly—no tech expertise needed.

  • Essential Playback Controls
    Change the volume, skip tracks, pause or play, and even jump to specific moments in your video or song. It’s all accessible from your phone, leaving you free to kick back.

  • Fullscreen & DVD Control
    Need to make your movie bigger or want DVD-style navigation? Toggle fullscreen or use all the classic DVD controls directly from your device.

  • Subtitles & Audio Options
    Easily select subtitles, adjust aspect ratio, switch audio tracks, or tweak different delays. All those little settings are right there when you want to customize your viewing.

  • Handy Visual Interface
    Forget plain and boring—VLC Remote Lite gives you a clean layout that makes finding the right button easy.

  • Lite Version Perks
    You get almost every feature in this free version. The only thing missing is file browsing—but you can still check out a demo. Prefer to pick files from your device? The full version’s got you.

Try it out on your favorite device, or even through BlueStacks if you want that remote feel on a bigger screen.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run VLC Remote Lite on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for VLC Remote Lite in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install VLC Remote Lite from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install VLC Remote Lite

  • Click the VLC Remote Lite icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

VLC Remote Lite - FAQs

  • How to Run VLC Remote Lite on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run VLC Remote Lite on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download VLC Remote Lite on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are VLC Remote Lite PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run VLC Remote Lite on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.