How to Stream Video from Your Server to iOS Devices

Streaming Over Wi-Fi

1. Open the VLC app on your iOS device. ...
2. Tap the orange cone in the corner of the VLC app on iOS.
3. Choose “Local Network” from the menu.
4. Select your server from the list and tap it. ...
5. Enter any additional details required to connect to your server, then tap “Connect.” ...
6. Select your file and enjoy!

1. How can I stream videos from my computer to my iPhone?
2. How do I stream video over my network?
3. How do I connect my iPhone to a media server?
4. Can I mirror my PC to my iPhone?
5. Can you share home videos on iPhone?
6. Can I use VLC to stream to my TV?
7. How do I connect VLC to stream?
8. How do I stream VLC to my phone?
9. How can I access my NAS from my phone?

How can I stream videos from my computer to my iPhone?

On your computer, in iTunes, click File→Home Sharing→Turn On Home Sharing. Enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Create Home Share. On your iPhone, tap Settings→Video. In the Home Sharing section, type in the same Apple ID and password.

How do I stream video over my network?

To start broadcasting a network stream, click the Media menu in VLC and select Stream. In the Open Media dialog, select the media you want to stream. You can select one or more files on the Files tab, select a CD or DVD on the Disc tab, or even capture video from a specific device on the Capture Device tab.

How do I connect my iPhone to a media server?

Connect to a computer or file server

1. Tap. at the top of the Browse screen. ...
2. Tap Connect to Server.
3. Enter a local hostname or a network address, then tap Connect. ...
4. Select how you want to connect: ...
5. Tap Next, then select the server volume or shared folder in the Browse screen (under Shared).

Can I mirror my PC to my iPhone?

On your iPhone, tap on your PC from the list of devices to connect. Select “Computer Screen Mirroring”. Then a pop-up window will appear on your desktop asking for your permission. Simply click “Allow” to enable the connection.

Can you share home videos on iPhone?

Use Home Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

To see a video library, go to Settings > TV > iTunes Videos. Under Home Sharing, tap Sign In. Sign in with your Apple ID. Use the same Apple ID for every computer or device on your Home Sharing network.

Can I use VLC to stream to my TV?

VLC is available for all the major platforms (including iOS and Android), and you'll need it installed on both the device you'd like stream from and any devices that you want to watch the stream on. You'll also need to know the local IP address of the computer you're streaming from.

How do I connect VLC to stream?

Use the UDP protocol to connect to a local VLC server, or use the HTTP protocol to access a VLC playlist over the Internet.

1. Open the VLC player on the computer you are using to connect to the VLC server.
2. Click the “Media” button on the top navigation bar, then click “Open Network Stream.”

How do I stream VLC to my phone?

1. Step 1Install VLC for Android. First things first, install the VLC app on your Android device, which you can grab from the link below. ...
2. Step 2Allow the App to Play in the Background. ...
3. Step 3Set Up Sharing from a Windows Computer. ...
4. Step 4Stream Media Over Your Local Network.

How can I access my NAS from my phone?

Connecting to your NAS share

1. Tap the LAN (Windows shares) option:
2. Tap <New server> to add your NAS server details:
3. Select a name for New server connection:
4. Provide the name of your server (or IP) followed by the name of a relevant share.