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@@ -178,7 +178,12 @@ Available audio output drivers are:
endpoint. Both the number and the ID String are valid; the ID String
is guaranteed to not change unless the driver is uninstalled.
- To get a list of the valid devices, use the ``list`` suboption.
+ Also supports searching active devices by name. If more than one
+ device matches the name, refuses loading it.
+
+ To get a list of the valid devices, give ``help`` as the id. The
+ list is the same as the ``list`` suboption, but stops the player
+ initialization.
``exclusive``
Requests exclusive, direct hardware access. By definition prevents
sound playback of any other program until mpv exits.