Capabilities settings in player
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Set captions to display by default in the player
You can set captions to display by default when a viewer starts playing a video.
Enable sharing and embedding in the player
You can let viewers share and embed media directly from the player.
Enable an information icon in the player
Enable this option to have an information icon display in the upper right corner of the player.
Enable linking to original video in the player
When enabled, this option adds a Watch full video button to clips, linking viewers to the original video.
Enable content moderation in the player
You can let viewers flag content directly from the player and define the reasons they can select.
Show a transcript in the player
You can display a transcript alongside the video, with options to position, expand, and allow download or print.
Enable calls to action (CTAs) in the player
About Enable this option to engage your audience with interactive Call to Action (CTA) messages. Add overlays or toasts with clickable buttons for announcements, content recommendations, and more - right from the player. Multiple...
Show a floating player when scrolling
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You can keep the video visible by showing a floating mini-player when the main player scrolls out of view.
Set the floating player
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (loo...
Enable skip intro and outro in the player
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You can add skip buttons that let viewers jump past the intro or credits of a video.
Set skip intro/credits
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ...
Enable ad blocker detection in the player
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You can enable ad blocker detection and choose whether playback is allowed or blocked.
Set ad blocker detection
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear i...
Enable live playback in the player
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You can enable live streaming and customize pre-broadcast and post-broadcast slates.
Set the live plugin
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ). ...
Enable 360° and VR playback in the player
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You can enable playback of spherical 360° videos and immersive VR mode, with options for stereo view, movement, and camera settings.
Set 360 & VR
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the sett...
Enable playlists and a playlist side panel in the player
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You can enable playlists and an optional side panel for navigation and auto-continue.
Set playlist display
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon )...
Enable related content to show in the player
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You can show related content when playback pauses or ends to encourage viewers to keep watching.
Set related content to show
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look fo...
Show a navigation panel in the player
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You can show a navigation panel that lets viewers search within the video and jump to specific times.
Set navigation
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the g...
Enable downloading of media and files in the player
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You can enable downloads from the player, including media files, captions, and attachments. When enabled, users can download the entry’s media (source or additional flavors), caption files, and any attachments linked ...
Enable quiz creation in the player
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Enable this option to allow quiz creation on the player, launching interactive quizzes within the video.
Set quiz
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gea...
Enable hotspots on top of videos in the player
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Enable this option to allow hotspot creation on the player.
Set hotspots
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ).
2. Scroll dow...
Enable dual screen layouts in the player
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You can enable dual screen layouts like picture-in-picture or side by side for videos with two streams.
Set dual screen layout
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (loo...
Enable live Q&A in the player
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You can enable a Q&A panel so viewers can submit and view questions during live playback.
Set live Q&A
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ).
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Enable document support on the player
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Enable this option to allow document entry support. When enabled, if a document has been loaded in a Kaltura player (for example, as part of a playlist), a slate will appear instructing the user how to view the docume...
Enable image playback in the player
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Enable this option to support image playback.
Set image playback
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ).
2. Scroll down to the C...
Enable Extended audio description in the player
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Enable this option to allow voice narration of the visuals and actions happening on screen. If you choose to enable extended audio description, additional options display.
The Extended audio description plug...
Prevent seeking capabilities in player
About Enable this option to adjust seeking capabilities of the player. Set prevent seek 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the gear icon ). 2. Scroll down to the Capabilities section...
Enable creation of summary & chapters in the player
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Enable this option to display the AI summary and chapters that were created for your video using Kaltura's Content Lab.
Set summary & chapters
1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the se...
Enable text protection in the player
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When enabled, text protection prevents users from highlighting, selecting, and copying text in transcripts, captions, and Q&A content.
Set text protection
1. In the KMC, open your player, th...