By deprecating the .hls accessor, Video.js encourages developers to use the modern, unified VHS interface. This also paves the way for removing the legacy shim entirely in Video.js v8 or later.
: VHS is built into Video.js 7 by default, abstracting away browser-specific differences in streaming technology. By deprecating the
If you are seeing the warning it is because your code is still using the older videojs-contrib-hls naming convention. If you are seeing the warning it is
player.tech_.hls.on(Hls.Events.ERROR, (event, data) => console.error('HLS error:', data); ); By deprecating the .hls accessor
Most developers access the tech object to handle manual quality switching or to inspect manifest data. Here is how to do it the "new" way: 1. Accessing the Master Playlist javascript const masterPlaylist = player.tech().vhs.playlists.master; Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 2. Listening for Quality Changes javascript