TheWidlarzGroup/react-native-video

Show video controls by default when paused

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#3,138 opened on Jun 6, 2023

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Description

Feature Request

I have a video that I want to start paused. This works, however, the user must tap on the paused thumbnail in order to see the controls. The controls should show by default, not require the user to tap on the still image.

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Tech stack
javascriptreact native
Domain
frontendmobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
React Native basicsKnowledge of video playback
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the native video component implementations for Android (ExoPlayer) and iOS (AVPlayer) to determine how controls visibility is handled when paused. Look for existing props or methods that control default control visibility. Examine the React Native bridge code in the repository (likely in 'android/src/main/java/com/reactnativecommunity/video/' and 'ios/'). Check if there is a property like 'showControlsOnPause' or similar that can be exposed. Also review the 'controls' prop implementation to ensure compatibility. Consider adding a new prop or modifying the existing behavior of the 'controls' prop when 'paused' is true.