How do I change YouTube volume with the mouse wheel?

Install the free Turn Off the Lights extension and enable Mouse Volume Scroll in the options page. Then hover over the video and scroll up or down to adjust the volume directly on the player.

Does mousewheel volume control work outside YouTube?

Yes. It works on every HTML5 video player, including videos on Facebook, X, Vimeo and news sites such as the New York Times, anywhere the browser plays video.

Can I adjust the volume without leaving the video?

Yes. That is the point of the feature: the volume changes right under your cursor while you keep watching, without reaching for a tiny slider or the system mixer.

Game Controller Support for Web Videos

Use your Xbox, PlayStation, or USB gamepad to control videos in your browser

Lean back and put the keyboard away. With Game Controller support in the free Turn Off the Lights browser extension, your gamepad becomes a remote control for web videos. Control the video playback on YouTube and other websites directly from your Xbox, PlayStation, or USB controller, without leaving the couch.

How it works

The feature uses the Gamepad API built into modern web browsers, the same standard that browser games use to talk to controllers. Connect your gamepad by USB or Bluetooth, press any button so the browser detects it, and Turn Off the Lights maps the controller buttons to video control on the page. No extra drivers, plugins, or companion apps are needed.

Works with the controllers you already own

Because the Gamepad API is a web standard, most controllers work out of the box: Xbox One and Xbox Series controllers, PlayStation DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers, and generic USB or Bluetooth gamepads. If the browser can see the controller, Turn Off the Lights can use it.

Test your connection first

Not sure if your controller is detected? Open the Game Controller test page: it instantly shows whether your gamepad is ready and connected, so you can verify everything before you start watching.

How to control videos with a game controller

Install the free Turn Off the Lights extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, or your favorite browser.
Connect your game controller with USB or Bluetooth, and press any button so the browser detects it.
Open the test page to confirm the connection, then use the controller buttons to control video playback on any website.

Frequently asked questions

Which game controllers are supported?

Any controller the browser Gamepad API can detect: Xbox One and Xbox Series controllers, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense controllers, and most generic USB or Bluetooth gamepads.

How do I test if my controller is connected?

Connect your controller, press a button, and open the Game Controller test page at turnoffthelights.com/game-controller/. It shows whether your controller is ready and connected.

Do I need extra software or drivers?

No. The feature uses the Gamepad API built into modern browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. No plugins or additional programs are required.

Is the game controller feature free?

Yes. It is included in the free and Open-Source Turn Off the Lights browser extension on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, and other supported browsers.

A couch-friendly way to watch the web, and one of many features in the extension. Combine it with Movie Theater Mode for the full living room experience. Download Turn Off the Lights and grab your controller.