Player Controls Explained

On mobile devices, player controls are optimized for touch and ease of access:

• Tap Anywhere on the video to show or hide controls.

• Play/Pause Button: Quickly start or stop playback by tapping the center icon.

• Seek Bar: Drag left or right to rewind or fast-forward through the video.

• Subtitles & Audio: Tap the “CC / Audio” icon to enable subtitles, change subtitle languages (when available), or switch audio tracks.

• Quality Selector: Use the settings/gear icon to choose video quality manually or leave it on “Auto” for best performance.

• Fullscreen Mode: Rotate your device or tap the fullscreen icon to switch to immersive viewing.

• Back Gesture/Button: Swipe or tap the back arrow to exit the player at any time.

• Double-Tap to Seek: Double-tap the left or right side of the screen to jump backward or forward (where supported).

Web playback offers a more robust, keyboard-friendly control layout:

• Hover Over Player to reveal the control bar at the bottom.

• Play/Pause: Click the play/pause button or press the spacebar on your keyboard.

• Seek Bar: Drag the timeline to skip ahead, replay scenes, or preview frames.

• Subtitles & Audio Menu: Click on the Subtitles/Audio icon to switch subtitle tracks or change audio language (when available).

• Quality Selector: Open the Settings (⚙️) menu to select video quality or enable “Auto.”

• Volume Control: Adjust the volume slider or use keyboard volume keys.

• Fullscreen: Press F, double-click the player, or use the fullscreen icon to toggle fullscreen mode.

• Keyboard Shortcuts:

  • Space: Play/Pause

  • Arrow Keys: Seek forward/backward

  • Up/Down: Adjust volume

  • F: Fullscreen toggle

  • M: Mute/Unmute

On Smart TVs, player controls are designed for remote navigation and large-screen viewing:

• Remote Navigation: Use your remote’s directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right) to highlight and select player options.

• Play/Pause: Press the OK/Select button or the Play/Pause button on your remote to control playback.

• Seek Bar: Navigate left or right to fast-forward or rewind through the timeline. Some TVs also support long-press navigation for quicker seeking.

• Subtitles & Audio: Open the Subtitles/Audio menu using the dedicated button or by selecting the “CC/Audio” icon on-screen to switch subtitle languages or audio tracks (when available).

• Quality Settings: Access the Settings (⚙️) menu to adjust video quality. Many TVs default to “Auto” for optimal stability based on your connection.

• Volume Control: Use your remote’s volume buttons to adjust the audio level.

• Fullscreen & Exit: Most TVs are fullscreen by default. Press Back or Exit to close the player and return to the previous screen.

• Quick Jump (if supported): Some remotes allow double-press or long-press of Left/Right buttons to skip ahead or go backwards in larger increments.

• Idle Controls: Player controls automatically hide during playback. Press any button on the remote to bring them back up.