How to Stop Autoplaying Video in Chrome
The latest update to the Google Chrome browser (Chrome 66) mutes autoplaying media on the web, but what about stopping autoplaying video altogether? Fortunately the process is really easy: here’s how to stop autoplaying video, whether you’re using a desktop or mobile browser.
Muting autoplaying audio in Chrome
For a little while now it’s been easy to instantly mute audio in Chrome by right-clicking a browser tab and selecting that option, but now Google is making muted audio the default. This change is found in version 66 of Chrome.
In a desktop browser you can check you’re running the latest version by launching Chrome, typingchrome://settings/helpand pressing Enter.
If you’re not running the latest version, Chrome should automatically update and then prompt you to relaunch the browser. Make sure you’ve saved any open forms first.
On a smartphone, check Google Play or the App Store for any available updates.
There are some exceptions in which you may continue to hear autoplaying audio, such as when you’ve previously interacted with a domain, if you’ve previously played video with sound on the desktop, or if you’ve added the site to your phone’s home screen.
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Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
