Most major web browsers now automatically mute videos that autoplay. This change was implemented to enhance user experience and reduce intrusive content. For instance, Google Chrome has enforced this policy, and similar practices are followed by other browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Since this is a policy set by the browser, there is no way to force videos to autoplay with sound. If you want videos to play automatically, the visitor will need to manually unmute the video to hear the sound.
However, browsers will allow videos to play with sound if they don't autoplay automatically. In other words, if you disable the autoplay feature, your videos will play with sound when the visitor clicks on them to start playing.
To ensure your videos play with sound enabled, you can disable autoplay in DCatalog. Here’s how to do it:
Login to Your DCatalog Account: Start by logging in to your DCatalog admin dashboard.
Locate Your Video Content: Navigate to the content section where your video is hosted.
Open the Video Settings: Find the video you wish to adjust, and click on its settings or options.
Disable Autoplay: Look for an option related to video playback settings. There should be a toggle or checkbox for "Autoplay." Make sure this option is disabled.
Save Changes: After disabling autoplay, save your changes to ensure the video will require user interaction to play.
Preview the Video: Return to your content and play the video to ensure that it does not autoplay, and that sound is enabled when the user manually starts the video.
Embed Settings: If you’re embedding a video from an external source like YouTube or Vimeo, you’ll need to adjust the autoplay settings within those platforms as well.
User Experience: Consider user experience when deciding whether to disable autoplay. Some users prefer to control when and how videos play, especially on pages with multiple videos or mixed content types.
Browser policies on video autoplay are beyond the control of individual websites, but by adjusting your video settings in DCatalog, you can ensure that your content plays with sound when users choose to engage with it. Disabling autoplay is a simple and effective way to maintain a smooth and enjoyable viewing experience for your audience.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to contact our support team.