VIDEO PLAYING METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A video playing method including: fetching relating information associated with a requested video according to a video playing request, wherein the relating information includes information describing at least one definition supported by the requested video; and detecting the current network information, and selecting a definition matching to the current network information to play the requested video. A video playing apparatus is further provided. By selecting a definition matching to the current network environment to play, the video playing method and apparatus would ensure the fluent playing process and improve the video watching experience of the user.