Videojs Warn Player.tech--.hls Is Deprecated. Use Player.tech--.vhs Instead ((full)) Jun 2026

Step 4 — Map configuration keys

This comprehensive guide explains why this warning appears, what changed under the hood, and how to update your codebase to resolve it. Why the Warning Appears: HLS vs. VHS Step 4 — Map configuration keys This comprehensive

To understand this warning, it helps to look at the evolution of streaming playback in the Video.js ecosystem: How to Fix the Warning The warning message

: Renaming the property to vhs allows Video.js to add support for new streaming formats without needing separate "tech" objects for each. How to Fix the Warning Update JavaScript API Hooks Beyond silencing a console

The warning message appears when Video.js detects that your code or a plugin is accessing the deprecated HLS technology handler directly or indirectly. It typically looks like this:

/* New class applied by the VHS engine */ .vjs-quality-selector .vjs-tech--vhs display: block; Use code with caution. 2. Update JavaScript API Hooks

Beyond silencing a console warning, moving to player.tech--.vhs brings tangible improvements to your video application: