---
title: "How To Use Different Functions in Live TV"
description: "This guide explains how users can use the main player controls while watching a live TV channel."
url: https://help.acestar.tv/en/articles/11-how-to-use-different-functions-in-live-tv
collection: "Live TV"
updated: 2026-07-04
language: en
alternates: [pl, es, fr, ro, ar, ko]
---

# How To Use Different Functions in Live TV

This guide explains how users can use the main player controls while watching a live TV channel.

## Step 1: **Start Streaming**

The chosen **channel** will start playing.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_0258.png)

## Step 2: **Add to Favorites**

Click on the **Favorite** icon to save the channel for quick access later.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_4446.png)

## Step 3: **Open EPG**

Click on the **EPG** option while playing a channel to view the program guide.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_8969.png)

Browse available schedules.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_5853.png)

## Step 4: **Click on the channels**

Click on the **Channels** icon while playing the video.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_3567.png)

After clicking, the channel list will open, where you can browse and switch channels.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_7085.png)

## Step 5: Tap on **Mute**

Click on the **Mute** icon located at the bottom-right corner of the player. This will instantly turn off the audio of the currently playing channel.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_6925.png)

## Step 6: **Enable Subtitles**

Click on the **Subtitles (CC)** icon in the player controls to turn on captions.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_1253.png)

Select the Subtitle Option after clicking on the Subtitles (CC) icon, and choose the subtitle option from the panel to manage or enable subtitles.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_8779.png)

Click the **Subtitle Settings** option to customize subtitles, including font style, size, background, and appearance.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_8894.png)

## Step 7: **Change Aspect Ratio**

Click on the **aspect ratio** icon in the player controls to adjust the screen size and viewing format. (e.g., Zoom, Fit, Fill, 16:9, 4:3, 21:9)

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_4297.png)

## Step 8: **Enable PiP Mode**

Click on the **PiP (Picture-in-Picture)** icon to watch the video in a small floating window while using other features.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_1258.png)

After enabling PiP, the video will play in a **small floating window** on the screen, allowing you to continue watching while using other features.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111506_6340.png)

## Step 9: **Fullscreen**

Click the **full-screen** icon to expand the video player to full-screen.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260615111507_8321.png)