Video playback

Playback speed & hold to accelerate

Adjust playback speed, or hold the video for a temporary boost and release to return.

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Where to find it

Video player → Playback options / Hold the video

What you can do

Adjust playback speed, or hold the video for a temporary boost and release to return.

How to use it

  1. Choose a regular speed in playback options.
  2. While playing, hold the picture to temporarily use the configured faster speed.
  3. Release to restore the original speed.

Before you start

Hold speed can be 1.25×, 1.5× or 2×. This gesture is unavailable in picture in picture and casting.