Audio
What Does This Widget Do?
The Audio widget allows you to play audio files within an experience. Supported file formats include:
• .wav
• .mp3
• .mp4
When Should I Use This Widget?
Use an Audio widget when:
• You want to include audio in your experience.
• An experience requires a user to complete a task using both hands. For example, if a service technician is changing the oil on a generator, they could play audio of the procedure instead of having to read it on the device, or flip through a paper manual.
Are There Any Special Properties, Services, Events, or Actions?
To view a list of common widget properties, services, and events, see
Common Widget Properties, Services, and Events.
The following tables list properties, services, and events that are specific to this widget.
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Property
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Description
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Audio Source
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To include audio, you can do one of the following: • Click  next to the field to add a new audio file. • Enter or copy and paste an audio URL directly into the field. • Select an audio file from the drop-down menu. |
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Show Controls
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Select whether or not to show the controls.
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Preload
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Select what is preloaded:
• Content
• Metadata Only
• None
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Playing
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Indicates whether the audio is playing.
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Service
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Description
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Play
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Bindable service that plays audio.
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Pause
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Bindable service that pauses the audio.
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Event
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Description
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Play Started
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Triggered when the audio begins.
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Play Paused
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Triggered when the audio is paused.
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Play Ended
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Triggered when the audio ends.
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The Widget in Action
Here’s an example of what your widget might look like!
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Minimum Steps Required for Use
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What It Looks Like
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1. Drag and drop an Audio widget onto the canvas.
2. Select or add an audio resource in the Audio Source field.
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For this example, we’ve chosen to show the content immediately upon opening the experience by selecting Content from the Preload drop-down in the DETAILS pane.
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