Preload VoD

Enable users to instantly start watching their content without buffering or waiting


This demo showcases how you can pre-load video content. Preload is enabled by default by the player.


Preload

No Preload


Start up time: 0ms

Buffer rate:

Start up time: 0ms

Buffer rate:

  • Works with both HLS and DASH streams
  • Set property preload
  • Manifest is loaded when adding the source
/* Preload is enabled by default, but it can be enabled explicitly by setting preload to true. */
const conf = {
  key: '<YOUR PLAYER KEY>',
  adaptation: {
    desktop: {
      preload: true
    },
    mobile: {
      preload: true
    }
  }
};

var playerContainer = document.getElementById('player-container');
var player = new bitmovin.player.Player(playerContainer, conf);

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