Returns the provider being utilized by JW Player for a particular media file. JW Player will always technically render in HTML5 mode, even if it is using a Flash-based provider.
NOTE: As per Adobe, Flash Player is no longer supported.
Returns an object with the following:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
name string | The name of the provider currently being used |
List of possible providers:
| Values | Description |
|---|---|
| html5 | Displays whenever content renders natively within a video tag |
| shaka | MPEG Dash Provider |
| hlsjs | HLS content rendering with HLS HTML5 provider |
| flash_video | Static video file with our Flash provider |
| flash_adaptive | Streaming HLS using Adobe Flash |
| flash_sound | Static audio file with Flash provider |