On iPadOS (iOS 15), enable WebCodecs in Safari for low-latency hardware decoding:
Open Settings on iPad.
Go to Safari β scroll to bottom and tap Advanced.
Open Experimental Features.
Enable the WebCodecs toggle.
Return to Safari and reload the page.
π‘ In third-party browsers (Chrome, Edge on iOS), this setting is not accessible due to iOS restrictions β MediaSource (MSE) fallback is used automatically.