Menu
Products
Products
Video Hosting
Upload and manage your videos in a centralized video library.
Image Hosting
Upload and manage all your images in a centralized library.
Galleries
Choose from 100+templates to showcase your media in style.
Video Messaging
Record, and send personalized video messages.
CincoTube
Create your own community video hub your team, students or fans.
Pages
Create dedicated webpages to share your videos and images.
Live
Create dedicated webpages to share your videos and images.
For Developers
Video API
Build a unique video experience.
DeepUploader
Collect and store user content from anywhere with our file uploader.
Solutions
Solutions
Enterprise
Supercharge your business with secure, internal communication.
Townhall
Webinars
Team Collaboration
Learning & Development
Creative Professionals
Get creative with a built in-suite of editing and marketing tools.
eCommerce
Boost sales with interactive video and easy-embedding.
Townhall
Webinars
Team Collaboration
Learning & Development
eLearning & Training
Host and share course materials in a centralized portal.
Sales & Marketing
Attract, engage and convert with interactive tools and analytics.
"Cincopa helped my Enterprise organization collaborate better through video."
Book a Demo
Resources
Resources
Blog
Learn about the latest industry trends, tips & tricks.
Help Centre
Get access to help articles FAQs, and all things Cincopa.
Partners
Check out our valued list of partners.
Product Updates
Stay up-to-date with our latest greatest features.
Ebooks, Guides & More
Customer Stories
Hear how we've helped businesses succeed.
Boost Campaign Performance Through Video
Discover how to boost your next campaign by using video.
Download Now
Pricing
Log in
Get a demo
Get Started
Embedding and controlling videos in a Flutter app is a core part of building interactive and modern mobile experiences. Many apps rely on video playback to explain features, showcase products, or deliver learning content for uninterrupted integration. When video elements work reliably, the interface feels more natural, and users stay engaged with the flow of the app. This tutorial focuses on how Flutter handles video playback and why understanding these fundamentals helps developers build stable and consistent media-driven features. Prerequisites To follow along, have these ready on your computer: Flutter is installed and set up, with an editor like Android Studio or VS Code. A basic grasp of Dart code and how Flutter screens work. A video file on a server, linked by an HTTPS address. The video_player package in your project, at least version 2.6.1. Starting Your Flutter Video Project Begin by thinking about your video source and make sure it’s secure and reachable over HTTPS. Videos hosted on unsecured or slow servers will eventually lead to a poor playback experience. Embedding a Video in Your App Embedding a video in your Flutter app begins with placing the player where it fits naturally in the screen layout, helping the viewer stay connected to the flow of the content. This step allows the app to control and display the video reliably once it is properly embedded in the widget tree. Refer to this document for embedding a video: How to Embed Videos in Flutter Apps? Playing the Video Use a StatefulWidget with VideoPlayerController . Here's robust control logic implementing play/pause toggle, 10-second rewind, and forward with safe clamping to video duration boundaries: void _seekRelative(Duration offset) { final position = _controller.value.position; final duration = _controller.value.duration; Duration target = position + offset; if (target < Duration.zero) target = Duration.zero; if (target > duration) target = duration; _controller.seekTo(target); } Use this for rewind and forward buttons instead of naive arithmetic to avoid errors. Controlling the Video Playback The video_player package supports volume control internally but does not override device volume. To add mute functionality, toggle volume between 0.0 and 1.0: bool isMuted = false; IconButton( icon: Icon(isMuted ? Icons.volume_off : Icons.volume_up), onPressed: () { setState(() { isMuted = !isMuted; _controller.setVolume(isMuted ? 0.0 : 1.0); }); }, ); Now, rewind or fast-forward by 10 seconds. The play button changes to pause when playing. Test it: Play the video, skip ahead, and see the time jump. For volume, add a slider. Import another package if needed, but for now, keep it simple. You can mute by setting the volume to zero: _controller.setVolume(0.0); Add a mute button in the Row. Tap it to silence the video, tap again to bring sound back. Enhanced User Experience Notes Buffering : Listen for player buffering states to show visual indicators. You can use _controller.value.isBuffering for this. Error Handling : In addition to .catchError , check _controller.value.hasError during build and show appropriate UI. Screen Rotation : Test on device orientation changes to ensure the video resizes gracefully with AspectRatio and MediaQuery. Fullscreen : For an immersive experience, consider implementing fullscreen mode with SystemChrome.setPreferredOrientations and adjusting UI accordingly. Performance : Dispose of the controller properly in dispose() to prevent memory leaks. Device Compatibility : Test on real devices because different platforms have quirks in video playback and volume handling. Example : Video playback column with controls Column( children: [ Expanded( child: _controller.value.hasError ? Center(child: Text('Video failed to load')) : _controller.value.isInitialized ? AspectRatio( aspectRatio: _controller.value.aspectRatio, child: VideoPlayer(_controller), ) : Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()), ), Row( mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center, children: [ IconButton( icon: Icon(Icons.replay_10), onPressed: () => _seekRelative(Duration(seconds: -10)), ), IconButton( icon: Icon(_controller.value.isPlaying ? Icons.pause : Icons.play_arrow), onPressed: () { setState(() { _controller.value.isPlaying ? _controller.pause() : _controller.play(); }); }, ), IconButton( icon: Icon(Icons.forward_10), onPressed: () => _seekRelative(Duration(seconds: 10)), ), IconButton( icon: Icon(isMuted ? Icons.volume_off : Icons.volume_up), onPressed: () { setState(() { isMuted = !isMuted; _controller.setVolume(isMuted ? 0.0 : 1.0); }); }, ), ], ), ], ) Handling Video Issues Videos might not load every time. Add error checks. In initState, after initialization: ..initialize().then((_) { setState(() {}); }).catchError((error) { print('Video error: $error'); }); In the build, show a message if there's an error: child: _controller.value.hasError ? Text('Video failed to load') : _controller.value.isInitialized ? AspectRatio(...) : CircularProgressIndicator(), If the video buffers, it pauses automatically. For uninterrupted play, please ensure that your internet connection is fast. Test on a phone to see real behavior.
Video Hosting
Image Hosting
Galleries
Video Messaging
CincoTube
Pages
Live
