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# showsPlaybackControls

A Boolean value that indicates whether the player view controller shows playback controls.

```
var showsPlaybackControls: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Set this property to `false` if you don’t want the system-provided playback controls visible over your content. Hiding the playback controls can be useful in situations where you need a non-interactive video presentation, such as a video splash screen.

The default value is `true`.

> Important:
> Don’t use this property to change the visibility of the playback controls while the player view controller is onscreen. Doing so creates or destroys user interface elements.

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