Expo AV
Expo AV is a React Native library for handling audio and video playback and recording in mobile applications. It provides a unified API for managing media files, including playback controls, volume adjustment, and recording functionality, built on top of native platform capabilities. It is part of the Expo ecosystem, designed to simplify cross-platform media development without requiring native code.
Developers should use Expo AV when building React Native apps with Expo that require audio or video features, such as music players, podcast apps, video streaming, or recording tools. It is ideal for projects needing quick media integration without dealing with platform-specific native modules, as it abstracts complexities and ensures consistent behavior across iOS and Android. Use it for prototyping or production apps where ease of use and cross-platform support are priorities.