However, the unlocking doesn't need any password/PIN to unlock, which can be bit of a bummer. So, if you have an over-enthusiastic kid, tapping on Child Lock will lock all the other elements in the interface. The first element is the Child Lock option. Just tap on the three-dot icon and they will be visible immediately. Other than gestures, there are a bunch of miscellaneous options to add to your movie experience. Master Child-Lock & Playback Speed, and More Aside from that, most of the video-related controls are below the seek bar.Ģ. To increase/decrease the brightness levels, swipe up/down on the left edge of the screen.īy default, you can scrub through the video by a simple horizontal swipe. So, if you have to lower/increase the volume, gently slide your finger down/up on the right side of the screen. The fact that you don't have to revert to the phone's native controls for volume or brightness is a big plus point. Touch-based Controls or Gestures are one of the most awesome features of VLC. Let's start at the very basic - gestures. The simpler the interface, easier it is to master the app. One of the most important factors that decide the usability of a video player is its interface. Note: The article is divided into four sections - Video Interface, Advanced Settings, Audio Interface & Settings, and Networks & Casting.