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Version: 0.9.1 (Next 🚧)

Playback Settings

The Playback Settings section allows users to customize their podcast listening experience by configuring default playback behavior and automatic episode completion preferences.

Accessing Playback Settings​

  1. Navigate to Settings in the main menu
  2. Expand the Playback Settings section in the settings accordion
  3. All users can access and modify their personal playback preferences

Available Settings​

Default Playback Speed​

Control the default speed at which your podcasts play when you start a new episode.

Configuration Options​

  • Speed Range: 0.5x to 3.0x normal speed
  • Increment: Adjustable in 0.1x increments
  • Default Value: 1.0x (normal speed)

How to Set Default Playback Speed​

  1. Locate the Default Playback Speed field
  2. Enter your preferred speed value (e.g., 1.2 for 20% faster)
  3. Use the number input field or type directly
  4. Click the Save button (floppy disk icon) to apply changes
  5. Look for the success confirmation message

Common Speed Settings​

  • 0.5x: Half speed - useful for complex technical content
  • 0.8x: Slower - good for dense educational material
  • 1.0x: Normal speed - standard playback rate
  • 1.2x: 20% faster - popular for general podcast listening
  • 1.5x: 50% faster - efficient for familiar content
  • 2.0x: Double speed - very fast, for experienced listeners
  • 3.0x: Maximum speed - ultra-fast playback

Auto Complete Episode Threshold​

Configure when episodes are automatically marked as "completed" based on how close you are to the end.

How Auto Complete Works​

The system automatically marks an episode as completed when you reach within a certain number of seconds from the end. This prevents you from having to manually mark episodes as finished when there are just credits or brief outros remaining.

Configuration Options​

  • Range: 0 to 3600 seconds (0 to 1 hour)
  • Default: Varies by installation
  • Increment: 1-second adjustments

Setting Up Auto Complete​

  1. Find the Auto Complete Episode Threshold field
  2. Enter the number of seconds from the end when episodes should auto-complete
  3. Click the Save button to apply the setting
  4. The system will confirm when the change is saved