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You can control whether the player displays the play/pause button during VOD and live playback. This lets you prevent viewers from pausing or stopping playback when needed, such as during live events without DVR.
When the play/pause (or play/stop) control is disabled in the player configuration, viewers can’t pause, stop, or resume playback using the control bar, clicking the video, or keyboard shortcuts. Volume controls remain available.
Access the player settings
- Log in to your KMC and click the Studio tab.
- Click the player you want to edit from the list (or use the search bar in the top right).
The Player Studio page displays.
If you haven't created a player yet, check out our article Create a player for guidance.
The player settings display.
Set play/pause for VOD playback
1. In the Playback Options section, find Show Play/Pause. Click the toggle to enable the play/pause button in the player during VOD playback.
2. Click Save at the top right of the settings page.
Set play/pause for live playback
1. In the Engagement and Interactivity section, find Live. Click the toggle to enable the plugin.
2. Check the Show Play/Pause box to enable the play/pause and play/stop buttons in the player during live streaming.
Checked/On (default) –
For live entries with DVR enabled, the play/pause button is shown. Viewers can pause, resume, and seek within the DVR window.
For live entries without DVR, the control appears as a Stop button. Viewers can stop the stream and click Play to resume at the live feed.
Unchecked/Off –
For live entries with DVR enabled, the play/pause button is hidden. Viewers stay on the live feed and can’t pause or seek.
For live entries without DVR, the play/stop button is hidden. Viewers can’t stop or pause the stream.
3. Click Save at the top right of the settings page.
For the user guide, see Hide play/pause buttons on the player.
