

You will need to restart VLC in order for changes to take effect. VLC defaults to port 8080: Edit /usr/share/vlc/lua/http/.hosts to allow remote connections. Set the password via Tools > Preferences > Show settings: All > Interface > Main interfaces > Lua > Lua HTTP > Password. To enable the web interface from the graphical interface, navigate to View > Add Interface > Web Interface. $ vlc -extraintf=http -http-host 0.0.0.0 -http-port 8080 -http-password yourpasswordhere To set a password, use -http-password, otherwise VLC will not allow you to log in. The -http-host parameter specifies the address to bind to, which is localhost by default. Run VLC with the parameter -extraintf=http to use both the desktop and web interface. Restart VLC for the change to take effect. When the preferences window opens up you should be in the "Interface" tabĬhoose the "Use custom skin" radio button, and select the downloaded skin. To install a skin download it and move it to ~/.local/share/vlc/skins2/. VLC can be "skinned" for a different look and feel. For instance, modify the /usr/share/applications/vlc.desktop line: VLC does not offer an option to change language in its Preferences menu.

You can only play your downloaded programme from the application.VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. You can also pause any downloads in progress, set up Series Records, or manually delete programmes. If you switch over to the BBC iPlayer Downloads application, you can see the progress of the download. (Some Mac users may have to open the BBC iPlayer Downloads application before this step, otherwise the programme won't download.) The HD version will take up more storage on your computer and will take longer to download.Īfter you've selected the version you want to download, the programme will start to download. You'll be asked if you've already installed the BBC iPlayer Downloads application and which version you'd like to download: SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition). If you have the parental guidance lock enabled, you'll need to enter your PIN. You'll find the download option underneath the playback area. Note: If you want to download a signed programme or a programme with audio description, make sure you've selected the correct version of the programme. Head over to our How do I install BBC iPlayer Downloads on a PC or Mac? page for help on how to do this before continuing. You'll need to install the BBC iPlayer Downloads application first.
