Normally, when playing a video in Windows 11, the playback controls will pop up on the volume bar when the volume is increased or decreased with keyboard shortcuts. While these help control playback features, especially when using other apps, they end up becoming troublesome when using multiple playback apps simultaneously. So here is a step by step guide on how to disable media hotkeys in Windows 11.
Most browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and even Chromium-based Mozilla Firefox have media hotkeys enabled by default. Thanks to the latest browser updates, which promote user accessibility and provide more control over browser features, it is now possible to disable these media hotkeys by manual way.
So, let’s see how disabling media hotkeys in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Opera browsers work on Windows 11 PCs and laptops.
Note: Before following the steps, make sure you are running Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or any other updated browser.
How to disable media hotkeys in Google Chrome
Step 1: Click the Search icon on the taskbar and type Chrome browser.
Step 2: Click on the Chrome app from the results to launch it.
Step 3: In the search bar, type chrome://flags and press enter.
Step 4: Now, in the search flag bar, type Hardware media key handling.
Step 5: Click the drop-down menu and select Disabled.
Step 6: Now, click Relaunch in the bottom right corner.
When the browser restarts, you’re done!
How to disable media hotkeys in Microsoft Edge
Step 1: On your PC, click the Search icon and type The edge.
Step 2: Click on the Edge app from the results to open the browser.
Step 3: In your browser’s search bar, type edge: // flags and press enter.
Step 4: Now, in the search flag bar, type Hardware media key handling.
Step 5: Click the drop-down menu and change it from Default to Disabled.
Step 6: Click Restart in the bottom right corner.
After the browser restarts, it disables the media hotkeys.
How to disable media hotkeys in Mozilla Firefox
Step 1: Go to the Search icon and type firefox.
Step 2: Now, click on the Firefox app from the results.
Step 3: In the Firefox search bar, type About: config and press enter.
Step 4: Here, click ‘Accept the risk and continue’.
Step 5: In the search flag bar, type media.hardwaremediakeys.enabled and press enter.
Step 6: Click the toggle button on the right and change it from true to false.
Close the window and that’s it!
How to disable media hotkeys in Opera
Step 1: Open the Search icon and type Opera Browser.
Step 2: To launch it, click on the Opera app from the results.
Step 3: In the Opera search bar, type opera://flagsand press enter.
Step 4: Now, in the search flag bar, type Hardware media key handlingand press enter.
Step 5: Here, select Disabled in the drop-down next to ‘Hardware media key handling’.
Step 6: At the bottom of the page, click Relaunch.
After the browser restarts, you’re ready to go!
FAQ about Disable Media Hotkeys in Windows 11
1. Is it possible to turn the media hotkey off and on again after turning it off?
Yes, the media hotkey can be re-enabled. Just follow the steps above and re-enable the media hotkeys.
2. Are media hotkeys the same as hardware media keys?
Yes, media hotkeys are also known as hardware media keys in some browsers.
3. Is it possible to disable media hotkeys with older browser versions?
Yes, but you should always update your browser before you start as the settings menu is always changing. This can also sometimes lead to resetting the media hotkey settings to default if the browser is updated later.
Need more user control in browser
While many browsers introduced experimental features to improve speed, add functionality, and more, it sometimes degraded the user experience. One such feature is the media hotkey. If you find it intrusive, this article will help you disable media hotkeys on Windows. What other browser features do you find intrusive? Share in the comments below.
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