Auto play and Sound Settings for Music and Videos on your Wix Website

Changes to browser policies have impacted the auto play and sound settings for videos on Wix websites, leading to common questions and concerns. Let's explore why videos may not auto play or play without sound, and gain a better understanding of the reasons behind these changes.

Browser Limitations

Major browsers such as Chrome, Safari, and Firefox have implemented restrictions on auto playing videos with sound across desktop, tablets, and mobile devices. This means that auto playing videos with sound is no longer supported by default.

User Browser Settings

To enable auto play and sound for videos on your website, your visitors will need to adjust their individual browser settings. Chrome's auto play policies allow muted auto play at all times. Auto play with sound is permitted if the user has interacted with the domain, previously played videos with sound on desktop, or added the site to their home screen on mobile. Safari and Firefox have similar policies in place.

Wix Website Settings

It's important to note that the inability to auto play videos or enable sound is not specific to Wix settings. If you have set a video to auto play on your site but haven't muted the sound, it will not automatically play on Chrome, Safari, or Firefox unless the visitor has manually adjusted their browser settings.

Key Points:

• Auto playing videos require sound to be muted.

• Auto playing videos with sound is not possible.

• Auto playing music tracks is not possible.

Reasons Behind the Changes

These stricter auto play policies are aimed at reducing user annoyance, ensuring that website designers respect user preferences, and discouraging the use of ad blockers. Additionally, these policies help minimize data consumption.

By understanding these auto play and sound limitations, you can make informed decisions when designing and optimizing your Wix website.

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