How to Cast or AirPlay VLC on LG Smart TV

VLC is a popular media player that allows you to access all kinds of video and audio files. Unfortunately, the VLC player is not available on the LG Content Store. However, there are simple workarounds that let you cast or screen mirror VLC content from your smartphone or PC to your LG TV. Whether you’re using an Android, iPhone, Windows PC, or Mac, this guide will explain the step-by-step procedure to cast or screen mirror your VLC media to your LG TV.

Pre-Requisites for Casting or Screen Mirroring VLC

• For iPhone and Mac – Turn on AirPlay on your LG TV. To do this, go to the home screen → click ThinQ Home Dashboard → Select AirPlay → AirPlay and HomeKit Settings → Turn on AirPlay.
• For Android and Windows PC – You don’t need to modify any settings for these devices. Just ensure that your LG TV is compatible with the Chromecast support.

How to Cast or AirPlay VLC on LG TV From a Smartphone

1. Connect your Smartphone and the LG TV to the same WiFi network.

2. Install the VLC app on your Smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.

3. Open the app, play any media file, and tap the Cast icon at the top right corner.

To airplay from an iPhone, hit the Cast icon and then choose AirPlay or Bluetooth.

4. Choose your LG TV from the list of available devices.

Once connected, the selected media file will play on your TV screen.

How to Screen Mirror VLC on LG TV from a PC

1. Connect your Windows PC/Mac device to the network to which you have connected the LG TV.

2. Visit the official VLC website and install the media player.

3. Open the app and play the video of your choice.

4. Follow the screen mirroring steps as per your device.

• Windows PC – Press the Windows and K keys simultaneously.
• Mac – Go to Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring option.

5. Select your LG TV from the list of devices connected to the same network.

Once paired, you can watch the selected media playing on your TV.

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