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We’ll walk you through installing VLC on a FireStick in this article. All FireStick products, including Fire TV Stick Lite, FireStick 4K, and even Fire TV Cube, can be used in the same way. Let’s first examine VLC Player to see what it is all about before moving on to the process.

 

What is VLC for FireStick?                

 

What is VLC for FireStick

 

It is barely necessary to introduce VLC Player. VLC Player is a popular media player that many users on all operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix, iOS, and Android) regard as their go-to programme. Now, the same player is accessible on the Amazon Fire TV Stick as well.

It can play all file types—including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, and MP3—and is completely free. It also allows integration with streaming services and can optimise audio and video performance depending on the device. VLC is created by enthusiastic volunteers, is 100% free, has no paid features, no adverts, and no snooping.

It’s a digital rescuer, not simply an app.

Installing VLC for FireStick is simple through the Amazon App Store. You can sideload the VLC player via the Downloader app or directly download it from the Amazon app store if you’re a new user who recently purchased a FireStick.

I’m going to walk you through each step of installing VLC Player on a Firestick utilising the Amazon app store in this way.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

1. Select Find from the home screen.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

2. Press Search.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

3. Type in “VLC Player” and choose it from the list of results.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

4. From the Apps and Games menu, choose VLC for Fire.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

5. To install VLC on FireStick, click Download.

 

How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Store

 

How to Install VLC Player on FireStick via Downloader

 

This process entails sideloading the software using the Downloader app, which can be found on the Amazon App Store for free and doesn’t contain any obtrusive adverts.

For those who haven’t used it yet, the Downloader app makes it simple and hassle-free for FireStick users to download things from the internet.

 

Part 1: Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

1. Select Find from the FireStick main screen.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

2. Press Search.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

3. Type “Downloader” into the search bar and choose it from the results.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

4. Click the Install button.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

You must first make a few setup adjustments because this method uses side-loading.

5. On the home screen, select Settings by clicking the wheel symbol in the upper right corner.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

6. Choose My Fire TV.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

7. Select Developer Options next.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

8. Select the ADB debugging option and toggle it on.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

9. Choose Install unknown apps now.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

10. Choose Downloader and activate it.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

Part 2: Sideloading VLC Player on FireStick

 

11. Open the Downloader application and select the URL field.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

12. Type http://bit.ly/vlc334 and press the Go button.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

13. After the download is complete, click “Install” to complete the process.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

14. Hold off till the installation is finished.

15. Click Done when the installation is finished.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

16. To uninstall the VLC Player apk from the local storage, click Delete now.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

17. Select Delete once more.

 

Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Player

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

 

Add VLC Player to your home screen so you can access the app as quickly as possible if you plan to use it regularly.

1. From the home screen, click See all, which is located next to the settings gear on the far right.

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

 

2. Use your remote’s menu button to scroll to VLC Player.

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

 

3. Choose Move.

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

 

4. Position it where you want it to be and then use your remote’s select button.

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

 

5. From your FireStick home screen, you can now launch VLC Player.

 

Adding VLC to FireStick Home Screen

VLC Player Overview

VLC Player will ask you to grant access to files when you launch it for the first time. Press Allow.

 

VLC Player Overview

 

You will see four options on the main screen: Video, Audio, Browsing, and Other. By selecting the appropriate option, you can go directly to any audio or video files you already have.

 

VLC Player Overview

 

If you wish to play media from your FireStick’s internal storage or the local network, take a look at Browsing. Additionally, you can add new servers.

 

VLC Player Overview

 

You can go to Other and then Settings to change the VLC settings. Along with additional menus for Interface, Video, Subtitles, Audio, and Advanced, you will see a number of options displayed.

 

VLC Player Overview

 

VLC Player Overview

VLC Player Overview

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

Like MX Player, VLC Player can be integrated with any streaming service application. We’ll demonstrate how to combine VLC Player with Strix in this article.

Strix is an Android software created by Inside4ndroid that offers users free access to a vast library of movies, television series, and live channels from all around the world. You can see video in the 360p, 720p, and 1080p resolutions.

 

1. Launch Strix.

 

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

 

2. Select Settings from the menu in the upper left.

 

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

 

3. Select Preferred Player.

 

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

 

4. Decide on VLC.

 

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

 

5. At the bottom, you will notice a notification that reads, “Player Set To: org.videolan.vlc.”

 

How to integrate VLC Player with Strix

 

Your default video player for Strix is now VLC Player.

 

Overview of VLC Player on Strix

It worked perfectly when we tried to play a movie on the Strix using VLC Player. The VLC media bar will appear after the video has begun playing.

The Subtitle/Audio button is located in the bottom left corner.

 

Overview of VLC Player on Strix

 

The play/pause button is located in the centre. A full-screen button and a settings button are both located in the top right corner.

 

Overview of VLC Player on Strix

 

You can play around with a tonne of choices under settings to suit your preferences.

 

Overview of VLC Player on Strix

 

You can combine VLC with streaming services like Cinema APK in addition to Strix.

 

Overview of VLC Player on Strix

 

Wrap up

One of the top FireStick apps for a better and hassle-free user experience is VLC Player. Any video and audio file can be played, as well as network streams, shares, and drives. It is adaptable, compatible with different devices, and most importantly, it is simple to install on the FireStick.