# Chromeless UI on iOS and tvOS

A chromeless player renders video without playback controls. Your application creates every control with native Apple UI technologies and connects each interaction to the OptiView Player API.

Choose this approach when you need complete control over the interface. Building from scratch requires an understanding of playback states, tracks, accessibility, errors, casting, presentation modes, and application lifecycle behavior.

Continue with [Getting started](https://docs-preview.optiview.dolby.com/pr-873/theoplayer/how-to-guides/ios/ui/build-chromeless-ui.md) to create a Player instance and connect it to your interface.