Short Answer
- The VLC app is incompatible with the LG Smart TV.
- Alternatively, you can cast VLC to LG TV using a smartphone or PC.
VLC is a free media player that allows you to stream any multimedia files of any format. Sadly, the VLC app is not available for LG TVs in the LG Content Store. However, it doesn’t mean that there are no ways to use VLC on webOS TV. This article explains the steps to project the VLC app screen onto your LG TV using an Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac.
Things to Do Before Screen Sharing VLC on LG TV
As mentioned earlier, wireless casting/mirroring is the only way to use VLC on LG TVs. To do so, you need to complete a few of the prerequisites on your LG TV and smartphone/PC.
- Connect your LG TV and phone/PC to the same WiFi network.
- Enable the AirPlay feature on your LG TV [Press the Home button on the remote → Home Dashboard → AirPlay → AirPlay and Homekit Settings → Enable AirPlay].
Tip: If your LG TV does not have Chromecast built-in, connect a Chromecast device to the HDMI port of the LG TV. Then, change the input to it.
Cast VLC on LG TV from an Android Phone
- Visit the Play Store to install the VLC app on your Android phone.
- Launch the VLC app on your smartphone from the Apps section.
- Follow the on-screen prompts during the app launch to accept the permission to access the storage files.
- Then, start playing any of your favorite videos on your Android phone.
- Tap the Cast icon on the media player screen.
- Choose your LG TV from the list of available devices to start mirroring the app on the big screen.
AirPlay VLC on LG TV from iPhone or iPad
- Run the VLC media player app on your iPhone or iPad. If you haven’t installed the app before, get it from the App Store.
- You need to click Accept to access the media files on the VLC app.
- Play a video you like to watch on a big screen.
- Hit on the Cast icon present at the corner of the media player.
- Choose the AirPlay or Bluetooth option on the pop-up box.
- Choose your LG TV from the active devices to start mirroring the media on a big screen.
Cast VLC on LG TV from Windows or Mac
- Visit the official VLC website on your Windows PC or Mac browser.
- Scroll down and tap the Install option to download the app on your Windows PC or Mac.
- Upon installing the app, run the VLC Media Player app.
- Play the desired content on the app and continue with the below steps.
- For Windows PC: Click on the Playback tab → Tap Renderer.
- For Mac: Choose Menu → Tap Media → Select Playback → Hit Renderer.
- Now, choose your LG TV to watch the selected video on a big screen.
FAQ
This happens if the LG TV’s firmware is outdated or if devices are not connected to the same WiFi. Update the TV firmware and ensure both devices are on the same WiFi to fix the casting issue.