When watching Sparkk TV on a desktop or laptop, most modern browsers support keyboard shortcuts that make playback quicker and easier to control.
These shortcuts are handled by your browser and operating system rather than Sparkk TV itself.
Common playback shortcuts
Works in most modern browsers.
When the video player is active, the following shortcuts typically work:
Spacebar — Play or pause
Left Arrow — Seek backward
Right Arrow — Seek forward
Click once on the video player to ensure it’s focused before using shortcuts.
Using the mouse and on-screen controls
Primary playback controls.
You can always control playback using the on-screen player controls, including:
Play and pause
Scrubbing forward or backward
Full-screen mode
Volume adjustment
These controls are available on both desktop and mobile devices.
Browser differences
Behavior may vary slightly.
Shortcut behavior can vary depending on:
Browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox)
Operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Active browser extensions
Some browsers may use additional shortcuts or override defaults.
When shortcuts don’t work
Things to check.
If keyboard shortcuts aren’t responding:
Click the video player to give it focus
Make sure another input field isn’t selected
Disable conflicting browser extensions
Try a different browser
Most issues are related to focus or browser-level conflicts.
What Sparkk TV controls
Clear expectations.
Sparkk TV does not override or customize browser keyboard shortcuts. Playback behavior follows standard browser media controls to ensure consistent performance across devices.
Need help with playback controls?
If you’re having trouble controlling playback or full-screen behavior, contact Support at support@sparkk.tv or use the contact widget in the lower-right corner of the site.
