Annoying Controller

How do I stop the macOS controller from presenting itself every time I open my Macbook Pro (macOS 15.2)?

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Seems like you left something playing in the Finder. If you can locate and close it, the controller should not reopen itself.

If you press the play symbol, do you get some audio or video playback?

I agree.
Here’s the latest instance:
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And this is another senseless player:


The NYT Puzzle (visited in Safari)

I’m perplexed . . .pressing “Play” does squat.

I tried Force Quit-ing the Finder, didn’t solve the problem:
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I believe that might be the Accessibility screen reader controller.

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Thank you, Gordon!

I have been exploring the Accessibility Settings for a while now—I’m almost 73 y.o. and scheduled for an eye check-up (I may have cataracts).

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