Here are the behavioral differences between the two ways to use a media item in Harmony.
Play item | Set as background |
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Plays once | Loops continuously |
Displays at original aspect ratio by default | Scaled to fill the aspect ratio of the presentation/preview display by default |
Clears any on-screen text | Displays behind any on-screen text |
Media controls (Play, pause, forward, rewind, loop) are available | Media controls are not available |