vlc-win10smtc
A VLC plugin that adds Windows 10 System Media Transport Controls (SMTC) support for media playback control.
What is vlc-win10smtc?
VLC Win10 SMTC is a plugin for VLC Media Player that enables integration with Windows 10's System Media Transport Controls (SMTC). It allows users to control VLC playback—play, pause, skip, and view metadata—directly from the Windows taskbar, lock screen, or keyboard media keys, similar to native Windows media apps.
Windows 10 users who frequently use VLC for media playback and want system-level media control integration without switching players.
It extends VLC's functionality to match modern Windows media application behavior, providing a seamless, integrated playback experience using familiar system controls.
Overview
Integrate VLC Media Player with Windows 10 System Media Transport Controls (SMTC)
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding system media controls to VLC on Windows 10
- Controlling VLC playback from the Windows taskbar
Related Projects
Found a gem we're missing?
Open-Awesome is built by the community, for the community. Submit a project, suggest an awesome list, or help improve the catalog on GitHub.
