Vlc android remote control

1 - Install remote control app of your choice from playstore

2 - enable vlc http remote in

tools > preference

select "show settings" All

Interface > Main interface > check Web and Remote control interface (should say "http:oldrc" below, not sure if u need the oldrc or not..)

3 - add your network / ip to

 /usr/share/vlc/lua/http/.hosts

instructions from

http://hobbyistsoftware.com/VLCSetup-linux