Desktop App Miniplayer

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The Windows and macOS desktop apps for Pocket Casts include a Miniplayer. The Miniplayer pops out in a small window allowing you to control podcast playback while working on other tasks on your device.

  1. Play an episode to view the playback controls at the bottom of the screen
  2. Click the arrow icon at the top right corner of the player controls
  3. Click and hold down the Miniplayer to move it to the preferred area on the screen
  4. Click the X at the top right of the Miniplayer to close the pop-up

The Miniplayer includes minimal playback control options:

  • Skip Backwards
  • Play / Pause
  • Skip Forwards
  • Playback Scrubber
Click the arrow icon in the top right hand corner of the player controls to launch the Miniplayer.
Click, hold down, and drag the Miniplayer to move it around the screen. Click the X at the top right hand corner of the Miniplayer to close it.

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