useVideo

A hook that provides complete control over an HTML video element. Perfect for implementing custom video players with playback controls, volume management, time tracking, and fullscreen support.

Parameters

• ref: RefObject<HTMLVideoElement> - Reference to the video element to control

Returns

State

• isPaused: boolean - Whether the video is currently paused
• isMuted: boolean - Whether the video is currently muted
• currentVolume: number - Current volume (0-100)
• currentTime: number - Current playback position in seconds

Playback Controls

• play: () => void - Start playback
• pause: () => void - Pause playback
• togglePause: () => void - Toggle play/pause state

Volume Controls

• increaseVolume: (increase?: number) => void - Increase volume by amount (default: 5)
• decreaseVolume: (decrease?: number) => void - Decrease volume by amount (default: 5)
• mute: () => void - Mute the video
• unmute: () => void - Unmute the video
• toggleMute: () => void - Toggle mute state

Time Controls

• forward: (increase?: number) => void - Skip forward by seconds (default: 5)
• back: (decrease?: number) => void - Skip backward by seconds (default: 5)

Display Controls

• toggleFullscreen: () => void - Toggle fullscreen mode

Usage

import { useVideo } from '@rhinolabs/react-hooks';
import { useRef } from 'react';
 
function VideoPlayer() {
  const videoRef = useRef<HTMLVideoElement>(null);
  const {
    isPaused,
    isMuted,
    currentVolume,
    currentTime,
    togglePause,
    toggleMute,
    forward,
    back,
    toggleFullscreen
  } = useVideo(videoRef);
 
  return (
    <div>
      <video
        ref={videoRef}
        src="/path/to/video.mp4"
      />
      
      <div>
        <button onClick={togglePause}>
          {isPaused ? 'Play' : 'Pause'}
        </button>
        
        <button onClick={toggleMute}>
          {isMuted ? 'Unmute' : 'Mute'}
        </button>
        
        <button onClick={() => back()}>-5s</button>
        <button onClick={() => forward()}>+5s</button>
        
        <button onClick={toggleFullscreen}>
          Fullscreen
        </button>
        
        <div>Volume: {currentVolume}%</div>
        <div>Time: {currentTime}s</div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
}

Notes

• Automatically syncs with video element state
• Handles event listeners cleanup
• Provides granular volume control
• Supports time seeking
• Includes fullscreen support
• Maintains video state
• Safe volume boundaries
• Cleans up on unmount