Summary

In this chapter, we tackled the essentials of adding video playback in our Android app while focusing on the powerful ExoPlayer library. We started by comparing media options in Android before quickly realizing ExoPlayer’s superiority due to its flexibility and wide format support. This set the stage for us to learn how ExoPlayer fits into an app and how to use it for playing videos smoothly.

We then walked through building a user-friendly video playback interface, covering everything from setting up ExoPlayer to managing playback controls. Finally, we explored adding subtitles to make your videos accessible to a wider audience, highlighting ExoPlayer’s capability to enhance inclusivity.

Now that you have a solid grasp of video playback using ExoPlayer, you’re ready to elevate your app with picture-in-picture mode and media casting.