Most smartphones are optimized for MP4 . Playing a complex MKV file often requires "software decoding," which uses the CPU more heavily and can drain the battery faster than MP4's hardware-accelerated playback.
| Device | Recommended Player | Difficulty Level | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | VLC Media Player | Easy | | Mac | IINA or VLC | Easy | | Android | VLC or MX Player | Easy | | iPhone/iPad | Infuse or VLC | Moderate | | Smart TV | Plex Media Server | Moderate | mkv pc and smartphone
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