🎵 Media Controls

Overview

  • Media controls automatically appear on the bottom row of the Parrot Assistant panel when audio or video is detected 🎬

Media Controls Screenshot

Available Controls

The media control row contains these buttons (left → right):

⏱️ Speed Controls

  • Speed indicator (1.2×): Shows current speed
  • Tap or click +/− to adjust in 0.1× steps

🖥️ Picture-in-Picture

  • Toggle Picture-in-Picture: Float the video over other windows for easy multitasking

↩️ Rewind

  • Jump back 5s: Quickly re-listen or re-watch the last few moments

↪️ Forward

  • Skip forward 30s: Move ahead to skip intros or silent gaps

▶️ Play/Pause

  • Start, resume, or pause playback with one tap

Smart Features

  • 🎯 Auto-Detection: Controls appear automatically when media starts playing
  • 🌐 Broad Support: Works on phones, tablets, and desktops
  • 💡 Context-Aware: Each button controls the currently active player
  • ⚡ Quick Access: No need to hunt for tiny in-player controls, and avoid accidentally triggering ads

Benefits

  • 🚀 Faster Control: No need to hunt for tiny player buttons
  • 📱 Mobile-Friendly: Large, touch-friendly buttons perfect for mobile browsing
  • 🎯 Always Accessible: Controls stay visible even when scrolling or switching focus
  • 🔧 Consistent Interface: Same control layout across all websites and media types