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YouTube Widget

Please note:

Due to the Autoplay policy, there are restrictions on preview and play modes. You can find more information about this policy in our documentation at Autoplay policy.

Properties > Widget > Main

Source

The YouTube widget is unable to play certain types of videos, including those that:
  • Require login credentials, such as flagged videos that require age verification.
  • On Samsung devices, certain Kids videos may be unplayable.
  • Certain videos associated with Official Artist Channels and Kids Channels may also be unplayable.
  • Videos where the owner of the video has not allowed to play the video in embedded players. img.png

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  • You can enter the URL of the desired video in the Video ID field located in the Source Menu to start playing it.

  • You can loop your video with the Loop switch.

  • You can also set the Volume of your video with the Volume Slide.

  • Enabling the Interactive switch will allow you to click the Play button on your YouTube Video.

  • This is only required when previewing. When the content is sent to your media player, the video will autoplay.

Please note:
  • For YouTube Shorts, you need to copy the ID from your video link after the /shorts/. Example: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ [YOURID].
  • Video quality depends on the internet connection capabilities.
  • A stable internet connection is required.
  • YouTube's videos are not cacheable. Offline mode is not supported.

Size & Position

In the Size & Position Menu you can select the width, height, and placement of your widget quickly.

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Effects

In the Effects Menu you can round off the corners of your widget or change the opacity.

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Proof of Play

Proof of play is a reporting system, that allows you to gain report about used assets.

If you turn on widget statistics you can report information about the displayed duration,number of displays and interaction events of this widget.

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Properties > Widget > Other

Effects

In the Other Effects Menu you can add a shadow and a border to your widget.

You can also set the size, type, and color of your border.

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Animation

In the Animation Menu you can choose the enter and the exit animation of your widget.

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Jump

In the Jump Menu you can set up the Jump on end function. The content will switch to the selected page after the video has ended.

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