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Watch History: Resume Playback on Any Device

Vodlix remembers the exact second every viewer stopped, on every device, so picking up where they left off is one button.

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Watch History: Resume Playback on Any Device

Why the Second Session Matters for Retention

Vodlix watch history is built around a simple retention fact: winning the first play is expensive, and winning the second session is what keeps a subscriber paying. Most viewers do not finish a film or an episode in one sitting, so the moment they return decides whether a title is completed or forgotten. Vodlix records the exact second every viewer stops and makes returning effortless on every device. For OTT operators, watch history is one of the cheapest and most reliable levers for reducing churn.


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One tap resume

Back to the exact second they stopped.

Cross device

Progress follows the account everywhere.

In their control

Viewers manage their own history.

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One Press Resume on Television

On television, Vodlix watch history puts Resume in focus the moment a partly watched title opens, so a viewer continues with a single press of OK on the remote. Progress is drawn into the button, showing how far they are through the title, and Play from beginning sits directly beneath for anyone who wants to start again. Nothing requires scrolling, searching or scrubbing along a timeline. The TV experience is designed so that continuing is the easiest action in the room.


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Resume Playback on Mobile

On mobile, Vodlix watch history shows how far a viewer is into a title and how much time remains, with Resume and Play from beginning side by side. Progress is stored on the account rather than the device, so a film paused on the living room television picks up at the same second on a phone during the commute. Cross device sync works across web, mobile and TV apps automatically. Viewers get continuity wherever they open your service, and you get sessions that carry across screens.


Watch History Under the Viewer's Control

Vodlix gives every viewer a readable watch history they can review and manage themselves, including removing titles they no longer want listed. Keeping history under the viewer's control supports privacy expectations and data protection compliance while still delivering the continuity that makes resume useful. Operators get the retention benefit without holding viewing records in a way viewers cannot see or change. Transparency and convenience work together rather than against each other.


Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about taking advantage of this limited-time offer? Check out the FAQ for answers.

Does Vodlix resume playback across devices?
Yes. Vodlix stores viewing progress on the subscriber's account rather than the device, so a title paused on a television resumes at the same second on a phone, tablet or web browser.
What does a viewer see on a partly watched title?
On a partly watched title, Vodlix shows a Resume button with a progress indicator and the time remaining, with a Play from beginning option directly beneath it for viewers who want to restart.
Does watch history work on TV and mobile apps?
Yes. On Vodlix TV apps, Resume is focused automatically for a one press continue. On mobile, the app shows how far the viewer is in and how long is left, with the same Resume and restart options.
Can viewers manage their own watch history on Vodlix?
Yes. Every Vodlix viewer has a readable watch history they can review and manage, including removing titles, which supports privacy expectations while keeping resume convenient.
Why does watch history matter for a streaming service?
Most viewers do not finish a title in one sitting, and the return visit decides whether it gets completed. Effortless resume keeps viewers coming back, which directly reduces churn for OTT operators.
How does watch history help me as an operator?
It powers your continue watching rails, which is one of the strongest returning visit prompts a streaming service has, and it feeds your analytics with completion data. Knowing which titles get finished rather than merely opened is what tells you where your catalogue budget is working.