Play SMB, NAS, UPnP and DLNA Media in VLC
Connect VLC to an SMB share, NAS or UPnP media server, then diagnose discovery, credentials, permissions, names and buffering without exposing storage.
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Browse current guide topics >Set Up VLC Media Player on Android TV
Install and configure VLC on Android TV for local files, network shares, subtitles, audio passthrough and remote-friendly playback controls.
Use VLC from the Command Line with cvlc
Launch media with vlc or cvlc, inspect help, add safe playback options and build repeatable local commands without exposing credentials or overwriting files.
Configure and Verify HDR Playback in VLC
Verify HDR playback in VLC by checking source metadata, display capability, operating-system HDR, connection limits, rendering and tone-mapping expectations.