diff --git a/verify_sync.py b/verify_sync.py
index 1380602..51ff242 100644
--- a/verify_sync.py
+++ b/verify_sync.py
@@ -349,6 +349,7 @@ class VerifyWindow(QtWidgets.QMainWindow):
         """Set up mpv player embedded in the video container widget."""
         self.mpv_player = mpv.MPV(
             wid=str(int(self.video_container.winId())),
+            vo="x11",
             input_default_bindings=False,
             input_vo_keyboard=False,
             cursor_autohide=False,