KingPlayer Android User Guide

Learn about key features and how to use KingPlayer for Android.

Getting Started Install, open files, interface
Playback Speed, A-B repeat, PIP, background
Gestures Brightness, volume, seek, zoom
Subtitles Loading, sync, style
Audio Equalizer, audio boost, tracks
Network Streaming, SMB/FTP, Chromecast

Getting Started

  • InstallationSearch for "KingPlayer" on Google Play Store and install it.
  • Open FilesAfter launching, select a file from the media library or tap a video in your file manager to play automatically.
  • Open URLSelect "Open Stream" from the menu to enter HTTP/RTSP streaming URLs.

Playback

  • Play / PauseTap the center of the screen to show playback controls. Tap the play/pause button.
  • Speed ControlTap the speed button on the playback screen to adjust speed from 0.25x to 4.0x.
  • A-B RepeatSet start and end points with the A-B repeat button to loop a specific section.
  • PIP ModeTap the PIP button to switch to a small popup window, allowing you to watch while using other apps.
  • Background PlaybackAudio continues playing when you press Home or turn off the screen. Media controls appear on the lock screen.

Gestures

  • BrightnessSwipe up/down on the left side of the screen to adjust brightness.
  • VolumeSwipe up/down on the right side of the screen to adjust volume.
  • SeekSwipe left/right to seek forward or backward. Double tap to skip ±10 seconds.
  • ZoomPinch with two fingers to zoom in/out on the screen.
  • Screen LockTap the lock button to disable all touch gestures, preventing accidental operation.

Subtitles

  • Loading SubtitlesSubtitle files with the same name in the same folder are loaded automatically. You can also load them manually from the menu.
  • Sync AdjustmentAdjust subtitle delay in subtitle settings to sync timing.
  • Subtitle StyleChange subtitle size, color, and background in settings. Supports SRT, ASS, SSA, SMI, VTT and other major formats.

Audio

  • EqualizerCustomize sound quality with a 10-band graphic equalizer. Includes presets like Classical, Rock, Pop, and more.
  • Audio BoostAmplify up to 200% of device max volume for quiet content.
  • Audio TrackFor videos with multiple audio tracks, select the desired track from the playback screen.

Network

  • Open StreamEnter HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, HLS, MMS streaming URLs directly to play.
  • Network FilesConnect to SMB (Windows share), FTP, SFTP, NFS servers to browse and play network media files. UPnP/DLNA servers are auto-detected.
  • ChromecastCast video to a Chromecast device to watch on TV.