Question 1

How do I add a video background to my iOS app in Swift?

Accepted Answer

Use SwiftVideoBackground by importing the framework and calling `VideoBackground.shared.play()` with your video source. It supports local files (specify name and type) or URLs, and handles playback automatically with minimal code.

Question 2

SwiftVideoBackground or AVFoundation for video backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

SwiftVideoBackground is ideal for quick setup and simplicity, while AVFoundation offers more control for complex scenarios. Choose SwiftVideoBackground if you want to avoid low-level AVFoundation code; use AVFoundation if you need advanced customization like real-time editing.

Question 3

How to loop a video in SwiftVideoBackground?

Accepted Answer

Set the `willLoopVideo` parameter to `true` in the `play()` method—it defaults to true, but you can adjust it along with other options like muting and darkness for customized behavior.

Question 4

Can SwiftVideoBackground play videos from a remote URL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports videos from web URLs. Use the `url` parameter in the `play()` method, as shown in the README example with `VideoBackground.shared.play(view: view, url: url)`, ensuring network connectivity.

Question 5

Is SwiftVideoBackground compatible with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention SwiftUI; it's built for UIKit. To use it in SwiftUI, you'd need to wrap it in UIViewRepresentable, which adds extra steps and may limit seamless integration.

Question 6

How to mute the video in SwiftVideoBackground?

Accepted Answer

Set the `isMuted` parameter to `true` in the `play()` method—it defaults to true, but you can change it to false if audio is desired, and adjust audio session settings for ambient playback.

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