Amazon Prime Video Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete 2026 List (Web, Windows & Mac)
Amazon Prime Video keyboard shortcuts let you control playback without a mouse in any web browser or the Windows and macOS Prime Video apps. The most-used keys are Space (play/pause), F (fullscreen), Esc (exit), M (mute), C (captions), the arrow keys (volume and 10-second skip), and A (switch audio tracks). Shortcuts only work while the video player is in focus.
Full list of Prime Video keyboard shortcuts
Below is the complete, verified list of Amazon Prime Video keyboard shortcuts, grouped by what they do. Every key here has been checked against Amazon’s official Prime Video help documentation.
Playback Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / pause | Space |
| Enter or exit fullscreen | F |
| Exit fullscreen or exit playback | Esc |
| Rewind 10 seconds | Left arrow |
| Fast-forward 10 seconds | Right arrow |
Audio & volume Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase volume | Up arrow |
| Decrease volume | Down arrow |
| Mute / unmute | M |
| Cycle audio tracks (incl. Audio Descriptions & Dialogue Boost) | A |
Subtitles Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle captions on/off & switch caption languages | C |
These shortcuts work on the web player and the Windows and macOS Prime Video apps, and only while the video player has focus click the player once before using a shortcut. The A key (audio tracks, Audio Descriptions, and Dialogue Boost) is a more recent and genuinely useful addition that many shortcut lists still miss.
Prime Video mute & playback keys (most-searched shortcuts)
The most commonly searched Prime Video shortcuts are for muting and playback. Here’s exactly how each one works.
What is the mute key on Amazon Prime Video?
The mute key on Amazon Prime Video is M. Press M once to mute the audio and press it again to unmute. It works in any web browser and in the Windows and macOS Prime Video apps, as long as the video player is in focus. There is no separate unmute key M toggles both.
How do you play and pause on Prime Video with the keyboard?
Press the Space bar to play or pause a video on Prime Video. Tapping Space once pauses playback; tapping it again resumes. This is the single most-used Prime Video keyboard shortcut and works across web browsers and the desktop apps.
How do you adjust volume on Prime Video with the keyboard?
Use the Up arrow to increase volume and the Down arrow to decrease it. To silence audio completely, press M to mute instead of holding the down arrow.
How do you turn on subtitles on Prime Video with a keyboard?
Press C to toggle captions and subtitles on or off. Pressing C repeatedly also cycles through the available subtitle and caption languages for that title.
Do Prime Video keyboard shortcuts work on Fire TV, mobile, and smart TVs?
Prime Video keyboard shortcuts only work where there’s a physical keyboard that means the web player in a browser and the Windows and macOS desktop apps. They do not apply to touch or remote-based devices.
| Device / platform | Keyboard shortcuts? | How you control playback instead |
|---|---|---|
| Web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) | Yes — full list | Keyboard |
| Windows app | Yes | Keyboard |
| macOS app | Yes | Keyboard |
| Fire TV / Fire TV Stick | No | Remote (D-pad, play/pause, back) |
| Smart TV (Samsung, LG, etc.) | No | TV remote |
| iPhone / iPad / Android | No | On-screen touch controls |
| Game consoles (PS, Xbox) | No | Controller buttons |
If you connect a Bluetooth or USB keyboard to a tablet, the shortcuts still won’t trigger Prime Video’s mobile apps don’t listen for keyboard input. Shortcuts are a desktop/web feature only.
Why aren’t my Prime Video keyboard shortcuts working?
If the keys do nothing, it’s almost always one of these reasons:
- The video player isn’t in focus. This is the most common cause. Click once anywhere on the video player so the browser knows that’s where your keystrokes should go, then try the shortcut again.
- Your cursor is in a search or text field. If you’ve just typed in the search bar, pressing Space types a space instead of pausing. Click the player first.
- A browser extension is intercepting the key. Some extensions (especially video or picture-in-picture controllers) capture keys like M or Space before Prime Video sees them. Disable extensions to test.
- You’re on the wrong platform. Shortcuts don’t work on Fire TV, smart TVs, or mobile (see the table above).
- The app needs a restart or update. On the Windows/macOS app, close and reopen it, or install the latest version.
A quick fix that resolves most cases: press Space to pause, then Space again to resume. If that works, the player has focus and all other shortcuts will respond.
Download the Prime Video shortcuts cheat sheet (PDF)
Keep every Prime Video keyboard shortcut within reach download the free printable cheat sheet (PDF) and pin it near your desk or save it to your device for offline use.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mute shortcut for Amazon Prime Video?
The mute shortcut is M. Press it once to silence audio and again to restore it — it’s a single toggle key, so there’s no separate unmute button. It works in web browsers and the Windows and macOS apps.
What is the play/pause shortcut on Prime Video?
Press the Space bar to play or pause. It’s the most-used Prime Video shortcut and works the same way across the web player and desktop apps. Make sure the video player is selected first, or Space may not respond.
How do I skip forward or back on Prime Video with the keyboard?
Use the Right arrow to jump forward 10 seconds and the Left arrow to go back 10 seconds. Unlike Netflix (which needs Shift + arrow) or YouTube (which uses J and L), Prime Video uses the plain arrow keys.
What does the A key do on Prime Video?
The A key cycles through the available audio tracks for a title, including alternative languages, audio descriptions, and Dialogue Boost. Press it repeatedly to move through the options.
How do I turn on subtitles with a keyboard shortcut?
Press C to toggle captions and subtitles on or off. Pressing C again cycles through any other subtitle or caption languages offered for that title.
Do Prime Video keyboard shortcuts work on Mac?
Yes. All Prime Video keyboard shortcuts work in the macOS app and in web browsers like Safari and Chrome on a Mac. The keys are identical to the Windows versions — Space, F, M, C, A, and the arrow keys.
Do Prime Video shortcuts work on Fire TV or mobile?
No. Keyboard shortcuts only work on devices with a physical keyboard — the web player and the Windows/macOS apps. On Fire TV, smart TVs, phones, and tablets you control playback with the remote or on-screen touch controls.
Why aren’t my Prime Video keyboard shortcuts working?
The most common reason is that the video player isn’t in focus. Click once on the player so your keystrokes register there, then try again. Other causes include your cursor sitting in a search field, a browser extension intercepting the key, or being on a device without keyboard support.
Is there a full-screen shortcut for Prime Video?
Yes. Press F to enter or exit full screen, and Esc to exit full screen or stop playback entirely. The F key works the same across Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube.
Can I download a list of Prime Video keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. You can download a free printable Prime Video keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet (PDF) from this page to keep all the keys handy offline.
Master Prime Video with these keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts turn Prime Video from a click-everything experience into a hands-on-keyboard one. Once Space, F, M, and the arrow keys become muscle memory, you’ll rarely reach for the mouse again. Every shortcut on this page has been verified against Amazon’s official Prime Video documentation, and they work consistently across web browsers and the Windows and macOS apps just remember to click the player first so it has focus.
Bookmark this page or grab the free PDF cheat sheet to keep the full list within reach.
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