Video.js has moved toward a more unified and maintained approach, replacing the old HLS tech with the VHS (Video.js HTTP Streaming) source handler.
Clear your browser cache and reload the page. Open DevTools and ensure the deprecation warning no longer appears.
Because VHS completely replaces the old HLS tech, the Video.js team is deprecating the old hls references to streamline their codebase and reduce technical debt. Where is This Warning Coming From?
var player = videojs('my-video', html5: vhs: overrideNative: true ); Use code with caution. Why the Change Happened Because VHS completely replaces the old HLS tech, the Video
To clear this warning from your console logs and ensure compatibility with newer releases, update your code to look for the vhs property on the tech layer. Why This Warning Occurs
This article provides a deep dive into why this warning appears, what player.tech_.hls and player.tech_.vhs actually represent, how to fix the issue, and best practices for managing Video.js tech instances moving forward.
(Note: The VHS event system may differ slightly; always refer to the VHS documentation for exact event names.) Why the Change Happened To clear this warning
videojs-http-streaming (VHS) - GitHub
videojs('my-player', html5: vhs: overrideNative: true ); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Why this changed
VIDEOJS WARN: player.tech--.hls is deprecated. Use player.tech--.vhs instead. how to fix the issue
If the plugin is abandoned, look for a modern alternative that explicitly supports Video.js 7+ and VHS [1]. Benefits of Switching to VHS
: VHS is built directly into the Video.js core. It relies on Media Source Extensions (MSE) to deliver adaptive bitrate streaming on most modern browsers.