# Using Airfoil Video Player

Airfoil Video Player is a free companion application built right into Airfoil. It's a simple video player that enables you to play video on your Mac and transmit the audio to remote speakers, in sync! Note that because Airfoil Video Player delays video to sync with remote audio playback, it's recommended only for use in conjunction with Airfoil.

You can find Airfoil Video Player right inside of Airfoil, by selecting it from the Source menu at the top of the main window. Once you click the Transmit button for your desired output(s), Airfoil Video Player will launch. With Airfoil Video Player, you can play many types of web video, as well as almost any local files, and DVDs.

### Airfoil Video Player's Web Mode

Airfoil Video Player playing web video

New in Airfoil 4, you can play web video from sources like Hulu and Netflix, while sending audio to remote speakers! Punch in the desired URL in Airfoil Video Player's URL field to pull up your video, then click play, and you'll be set. For the best experience, we recommend setting up the video, then switching it to full-screen using the site's own on-screen controls.

Not all web video is supported - we've tested Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube extensively. Other sites using Flash, Silverlight, or QuickTime for video should all work, but if you run into a problem, please contact support.

### Airfoil Video Player's Local Files Mode

Airfoil Video Player playing a local file

To play a video file you have on your hard drive, just drag it into the Airfoil Video Player window, or choose Open from the File menu. Once you've got a file open, you'll see standard controls for playback, volume, and of course, full-screen playback. Full-screen is always recommended when using Airfoil Video Player.

Airfoil Video Player can play any video formats QuickTime Player supports, excluding protected iTunes Store movie files. QuickTime Player supports many different video formats by default, and it can be enhanced to support additional formats with plugins such as Flip4Mac and others. Airfoil Video Player also uses the Perian video component to support even more formats automatically.

### Airfoil Video Player's DVD Mode

Airfoil Video Player playing a DVD

To play a DVD, just click to enter DVD mode, then insert your disc. Airfoil Video Player should load the DVD automatically. Once you're playing a DVD, you'll see standard controls for playback, volume, Menu, and of course, full-screen playback. Full-screen is always recommended when using Airfoil Video Player.