You now have the power to set a default playback speed for your videos (e.g. 0.5×, 1×, 1.1×, 1.2×, up to 2×). This means when viewers open the video, it starts at your chosen speed — applied live to all viewers, with no need for page reloads or re-embedding.
This gives you the flexibility to tailor the viewing experience to your content and audience.
How to Use It
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Go to the Vid Settings for the video you wish to adjust.
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Locate the Default Playback Speed option (often in the player settings or video configuration area).
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Select your desired default rate (e.g. 0.5×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.5×, 2×).
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Save your changes.
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The default speed is now active — all viewers will see the video play at that rate by default.
Because the update applies in real time, there’s no need to republish or re-embed the video.
Benefits
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Customized Viewing Experience – Choose the optimal speed for your content (faster for reviews or slower for detail-heavy material).
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Boost Engagement – Some audiences prefer slightly accelerated playback; others need a slower pace. You control what viewers experience by default.
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Consistency Across Viewers – Everyone sees the same starting speed, so your messaging and pacing stay consistent.
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No Technical Overhead – No re-embedding or page reload required — changes apply immediately.
Use Cases
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Training & Tutorials – Use 1.5× speed for experienced viewers, or slower for complex demonstrations.
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Product Overviews / Demos – Start at a slightly faster speed to maintain attention.
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Review & Recap Videos – Default to a higher speed since viewers likely already know the content.
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Slow-Paced Content (e.g. storytelling, interviews) – Use 0.75× or 1× to preserve pacing.
For additional questions, feedback or assistance please feel free to reach out directly to our Customer Happiness Team at hi@vidalytics.com. 😊