Streaming videos directly from your PC to your Android TV box or Smart TV can be easy and efficient when using VLC Media Player and a shared folder on your local network. This guide explains how to set it up step-by-step — no internet required.

What You Need

  • A Windows PC with your video files.
  • A Wi-Fi router (no internet needed).
  • A TV or Android TV box with VLC installed.
  • VLC Media Player installed on both PC (optional) and TV box.

Step 1: Share a Folder on Your PC (Windows)

  1. Choose the folder with your movies (e.g., D:\Movies).
  2. Right-click on it → Properties → Sharing tab.
  3. Click “Share…” → select “Everyone” from the dropdown → click Add.
  4. Set permission level to Read (or Read/Write if you want to manage files).
  5. Click Share, then Done.
  6. Go to Advanced Sharing… → tick “Share this folder”.
  7. Click Permissions, ensure Everyone has at least Read access.
  8. Click OK and close all dialogs.

Now the folder is accessible over your local network.

Step 2: Find Your PC’s IP Address

  1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, press Enter).

  2. Type: ipconfig

  3. Look for the line under your active connection: Example: IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.42

Write this IP down.

Step 3: Access the Shared Folder via VLC on TV Box

  1. Open VLC on your Android TV / TV box.
  2. Go to Browsing → Local Network → Windows Network (SMB).
  3. Navigate through the workgroup until you see your PC.
  • If VLC asks for credentials, enter:
    • Username: guest or leave blank
    • Password: leave blank
  • If this doesn’t work, use your Windows user and password.
  1. Find the folder you shared (Movies).
  2. Open and play your files!

✅ Tips

  • VLC on Android TV caches folders — if the folder doesn’t appear immediately, restart the app.
  • Ensure both devices (TV and PC) are connected to the same router.
  • Disable Windows Firewall temporarily if you’re having access issues (or create a rule to allow SMB).

🔒 Bonus: Securing Your Share

If you’re worried about privacy:

  • Avoid sharing with “Everyone” — instead, create a specific user and set permissions.
  • Use password protection for shared folders.
  • Don’t connect this setup to the internet if security is a concern.

With this setup, you can enjoy all your videos directly on your big screen without copying them or using any cloud storage. Fast, simple, and local!