# Feature Requests **URL:** https://community.bitmovin.com/c/requests/14.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.bitmovin.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.bitmovin.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.bitmovin.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Bitmovin player crashes in iOS 16](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-player-crashes-in-ios-16/1952)
**Author:** [@abichal.jha](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/abichal.jha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/bitmovin-player-crashes-in-ios-16/1952 "2023-07-03T13:19:03Z")
Hi @mit-bitmovin I’m experiencing a crash in release mode while continuously click on Play/Pause button but unable to replicate in debug mode. Only thing i get from crash logs 0 libobjc.A.dylib 0x5d9… --- ## [Preserve Aspect Ratio of content while output Aspect ratio is fixed](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/preserve-aspect-ratio-of-content-while-output-aspect-ratio-is-fixed/1983)
**Author:** [@spring.media](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/spring.media)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/preserve-aspect-ratio-of-content-while-output-aspect-ratio-is-fixed/1983 "2023-06-17T07:37:28Z")
In other words: By default, don’t distort the content! Let’s say I have defined my output to be a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. Whatever I put in should have this aspect radio in the end. Currently, any content of a diffe… --- ## [Streams official public roadmap board available](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/streams-official-public-roadmap-board-available/2013)
**Author:** [@anon58438901](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon58438901)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/streams-official-public-roadmap-board-available/2013 "2023-06-08T23:55:26Z")
Hello community, I’m happy to announce that we want to be more transparent with you, so we decided to publish a public roadmap board, which is already live! Each of you can see what new features are in development, sub… --- ## [Scale Factor metrics for all platforms](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/scale-factor-metrics-for-all-platforms/1861)
**Author:** [@megan.a.davies](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/megan.a.davies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 6:51am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/scale-factor-metrics-for-all-platforms/1861 "2023-05-23T06:51:32Z")
Feature request for making the ‘Scale Factor’ metric available for all platforms (i.e. not just web) so that it is possible to understand where there is wasted bitrate streams (where a stream received by the device is hi… --- ## [Allow to pass metadata for Media Session API](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/allow-to-pass-metadata-for-media-session-api/1970)
**Author:** [@fabian.denk](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/fabian.denk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 7:09am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/allow-to-pass-metadata-for-media-session-api/1970 "2023-05-12T07:09:34Z")
The Media Session API and the corresponding Media Metadata interface allows to provide metadata that will be used by different operating systems and browsers. This includes displaying artwork of the currently playing ass… --- ## [Add Log verbosity on Bitmovin Player Android SDK](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/add-log-verbosity-on-bitmovin-player-android-sdk/1626)
**Author:** [@Nicolas.Stefani](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/Nicolas.Stefani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/add-log-verbosity-on-bitmovin-player-android-sdk/1626 "2023-03-30T11:51:33Z")
Currently the Bitmovin Android player SDK doesn’t expose log verbosity control feature which could impact time to resolution. For example when the player is never getting ready it will be extremely useful to enable Bitm… --- ## [Add Feature: Playlist for Web SDK](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/add-feature-playlist-for-web-sdk/1801)
**Author:** [@orfon.administratore](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/orfon.administratore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/add-feature-playlist-for-web-sdk/1801 "2023-03-20T12:04:28Z")
The native SDKs for iOS and Android received an update for gapless playback of multiple VoDs last year. For more details on what this enables see this blog post The feature is important for showing a collection of small… --- ## [Stats for nerds](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/stats-for-nerds/1804)
**Author:** [@Nicolas.Stefani](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/Nicolas.Stefani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/stats-for-nerds/1804 "2023-03-14T21:42:31Z")
Youtube player is offering “Stats for nerds”. Do you have something equivalent on the Bitmovin player ? --- ## [Support for CHARACTERISTICS in HLS subtitle track labeling callback](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/support-for-characteristics-in-hls-subtitle-track-labeling-callback/1671)
**Author:** [@jon.blair](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/jon.blair)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/support-for-characteristics-in-hls-subtitle-track-labeling-callback/1671 "2023-02-07T16:29:46Z")
Currently not all data about an EXT-X-MEDIA is provided in the parameter of the SourceLabelingConfig callback. This severely limits the capabilities to provide robust language labels across all supported devices. For ex… --- ## [iOS Picture in Picture player controls visibility](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ios-picture-in-picture-player-controls-visibility/1504)
**Author:** [@mart.zonneveld](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/mart.zonneveld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ios-picture-in-picture-player-controls-visibility/1504 "2023-01-23T12:22:02Z")
In SDK version 3.16.0 it was possible to control the visibility of the player controls in the PiP window. For example when the users are watching a livestream, we disabled the seekstack buttons (+/- 10 seconds) and the p… --- ## [Block device setting for Picture in Picture](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/block-device-setting-for-picture-in-picture/1592)
**Author:** [@mart.zonneveld](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/mart.zonneveld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:57am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/block-device-setting-for-picture-in-picture/1592 "2023-01-09T10:57:28Z")
While using the Bitmovin implementation of Picture in Picture, the device setting to activate PiP by default is blocked by the SDK. But when we want a custom implementation, this blockage is removed. This results in beha… --- ## [Option for setting a vast timeout in a AdBreakConfig](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/option-for-setting-a-vast-timeout-in-a-adbreakconfig/1593)
**Author:** [@marc.schenk](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/marc.schenk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/option-for-setting-a-vast-timeout-in-a-adbreakconfig/1593 "2023-01-04T07:42:45Z")
Feature request Besides the videoLoadTimeout it should be possible to set a vastLoadTimeout within an AdBreakConfig in order to cancel an ad manifest request after a given amount of time. Reason Requesting an ad manif… --- ## [Stream Lab targets expansion for Apple + Android](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/stream-lab-targets-expansion-for-apple-android/1495)
**Author:** [@mart.zonneveld](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/mart.zonneveld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/stream-lab-targets-expansion-for-apple-android/1495 "2022-11-15T10:45:32Z")
Hi all, We’re exploring the Bitmovin Player Stream Lab and see a lot of web-based targets. Are you planning to add native devices with, for example, Android, Android TV, iOS and tvOS as well in the near future? --- ## [How to submit a Feature Request to us?](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/how-to-submit-a-feature-request-to-us/1463)
**Author:** [@james.holding](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/james.holding)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/how-to-submit-a-feature-request-to-us/1463 "2022-11-03T09:36:22Z")
Feedback from you helps us shape and improve all of our products. We’re continuously learning how to make our products more intuitive and user-friendly and to meet feature requirements that you feel are important. We act… --- ## [Feature Requests - Frequently asked questions](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/feature-requests-frequently-asked-questions/1465)
**Author:** [@james.holding](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/james.holding)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 9:56am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/feature-requests-frequently-asked-questions/1465 "2022-11-03T09:56:59Z")
Below I cover some regular questions that often get asked around the topic of Feature requests! I have raised a feature request, now what? A staff member will review your feature request and might ask you for more info… --- ## [Integrate bitmovin with ROPM](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/integrate-bitmovin-with-ropm/914)
**Author:** [@bterzea](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/bterzea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/integrate-bitmovin-with-ropm/914 "2022-10-25T15:21:54Z")
An improvement proposal for bitmovin Roku library is to package it in order to make it easier to install and track. ROPM is the recommended package manager and it will be very friendly for the users. An example of a pa… --- ## [Request for Playstation 4 Bitmovin Player SDK](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/request-for-playstation-4-bitmovin-player-sdk/529)
**Author:** [@matheus.cardoso](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/matheus.cardoso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/request-for-playstation-4-bitmovin-player-sdk/529 "2022-09-30T12:00:24Z")
Let us know if you would like to see an official Bitmovin Player SDK for Playstation 4. Vote or comment this topic to support this idea. --- ## [Image AdaptationSet support for Android](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/image-adaptationset-support-for-android/685)
**Author:** [@Neil](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/Neil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/image-adaptationset-support-for-android/685 "2022-08-16T12:30:15Z")
Would it be possible to add support to the Bitmovin Player for thumbnail tracks in DASH as defined in DASH-IF-IOP-v4.3 (https://dashif.org/docs/DASH-IF-IOP-v4.3.pdf), section 6.2.6 ‘Tiles of thumbnail images’? --- ## [Official React Native Bitmovin Player SDK](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/official-react-native-bitmovin-player-sdk/527)
**Author:** [@matheus.cardoso](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/matheus.cardoso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 7:59am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/official-react-native-bitmovin-player-sdk/527 "2022-07-13T07:59:51Z")
Let us know if you would like to see an official Bitmovin Player SDK for React Native. Vote or comment this topic to support this idea. In the meanwhile, we recommend using Take Off Media’s unofficial wrapper: --- ## [renewLicense API support for FairPlay DRM in Bitmovin Player](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/renewlicense-api-support-for-fairplay-drm-in-bitmovin-player/960)
**Author:** [@daniel1](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/daniel1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/renewlicense-api-support-for-fairplay-drm-in-bitmovin-player/960 "2022-07-05T01:36:54Z")
Hi, As described in this API document, the current ‘renewLicense’ API supports PlayReady only. We need FairPlay support as well to enable license renewal for all three multi-DRM. Please consider adding this feature to… --- ## [Ability to subscribe to single listener for all events in Android SDK](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ability-to-subscribe-to-single-listener-for-all-events-in-android-sdk/906)
**Author:** [@albertobitmovin](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/albertobitmovin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ability-to-subscribe-to-single-listener-for-all-events-in-android-sdk/906 "2022-06-21T19:46:30Z")
On iOS SDK, it’s possible to subscribe to all player events via a single listener, with something like: self.player!.add(listener: self) Something like that is not currently available on Android SDK, where each individu… --- ## [Ability to copy the encodingID from the Main Encoding Dashboard](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ability-to-copy-the-encodingid-from-the-main-encoding-dashboard/800)
**Author:** [@albertobitmovin](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/albertobitmovin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/ability-to-copy-the-encodingid-from-the-main-encoding-dashboard/800 "2022-06-09T12:15:27Z")
At the main Encoding page within the Bitmovin Dashboard (Bitmovin Dashboard), would it be possible to add a button next to each encoding that allows to quickly copy the relevant encodingID without the need of entering in… --- ## [Dark Mode UI for Bitmovin Dashboard](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/dark-mode-ui-for-bitmovin-dashboard/205)
**Author:** [@anon58438901](https://community.bitmovin.com/u/anon58438901)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 9:23am UTC](https://community.bitmovin.com/t/dark-mode-ui-for-bitmovin-dashboard/205 "2022-02-18T09:23:04Z")
Let us know if you would like to see a dark mode option inside the Bitmovin UI or any other design themes. Vote or comment this topic to support this idea. [Previous page](https://community.bitmovin.com/c/requests/14.md?page=1)