Playback Overview
The social.plus Video SDK provides robust video playback capabilities that deliver exceptional viewing experiences across all platforms. This guide covers everything from basic playback to advanced viewer features.What is Video Playback?
Video playback in the social.plus SDK encompasses all aspects of the viewer experience, from stream discovery to interactive viewing features. Our playback system is optimized for low latency, high quality, and seamless user experience.Key Playback Features
Adaptive Streaming
- Automatic Quality Adjustment: Adapts to network conditions in real-time
- Multi-bitrate Support: Multiple quality levels for optimal viewing
- Smooth Transitions: Seamless quality switching without interruption
- Bandwidth Optimization: Efficient streaming for all connection types
Interactive Viewing
- Live Chat: Real-time messaging during streams
- Reactions: Express emotions with animated reactions
- Polls and Q&A: Participate in broadcaster interactions
- Super Chat: Highlighted messages and donations
Cross-Platform Playback
- Web Players: HTML5 video with WebRTC support
- Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android players
- Smart TVs: Television and set-top box compatibility
- Desktop Apps: Windows, macOS, and Linux support
Getting Started with Playback
Basic Player Setup
Stream Discovery
Joining a Stream
Player Controls
Basic Controls
Quality Control
Playback Speed
Live Stream Features
Real-time Chat
Viewer Interactions
Stream Information
VOD (Video on Demand) Playback
Playing Recorded Content
Video Chapters
Advanced Playback Features
Picture-in-Picture
Multi-view
Accessibility Features
Performance Optimization
Buffering and Preloading
Network Optimization
Player Events
Playback Events
Stream-specific Events
Error Handling
Common Error Types
Automatic Error Recovery
Next Steps
- Platform-Specific Players - Platform implementation guides
- Broadcasting - Learn about creating streams
- Core Concepts - Understanding video streaming
- Troubleshooting - Common playback issues
Related Topics
- Notifications - Stream alerts and events
- Getting Started - SDK setup and initialization