Control media playback in your web browser without having to search for the tab they’re playing in.
Google has just updated its Chrome web browser to version 77. This update introduces a new function within its flags, making it easier to control the playback of media played in your tabs.
These experimental functions of Chrome, disabled by default, can be officially integrated in future stable versions, but also disappear without warning from one update to another.
1. Update Chrome
Start by checking your browser version. Open the Chrome main menu, then in Help, click About Google Chrome.
The browser displays the version number and, if it is not up to date, automatically downloads and installs the latest version.
If the update is not applied, it is also possible to force its installation by downloading the dedicated installer.
- Download Google Chrome for Windows (Free)
- Download 64-bit Google Chrome for Windows (Free)
- Download Google Chrome for macOS (Free)
- Download Google Chrome for Linux (Free)
2. Activate the flag
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type:
chrome: // flags / # global-media-controls
Click on the drop-down menu on the right, and change the value from Default to Enabled.
Restart your browser by clicking Relaunch Now to save the changes.
3. Display the player
You no longer need to search for the tab where media content is played.
Just click on the play button to bring up the media player pop-up in which you will find the source as well as control buttons.