PyroSignMany websites use videos and audio to engage users, but modern browsers block auto-play by default. If you want to enable auto-play for specific websites or all sites, here's how to do it in Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Silk, and Samsung browsers.
Google Chrome
By default, Chrome blocks auto-play with sound, but you can allow it for specific websites.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Chrome:
- Open Chrome and select the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Scroll down to Privacy and Security and be sure to click Site Settings.
- In Additional content settings, click Sound.
- Add the website where you want to allow auto-play under the Allow section.
Microsoft Edge
Edge shares similar settings with Chrome, allowing site-specific control over auto-play.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Edge:
- Open Edge and select the three dots at the top-right.
- Go to Settings.
- Click on Cookies and site permissions in the left menu.
- Scroll down to Media autoplay.
- Alter the setting by toggling the option from Limit to Allow.
Safari (macOS and iOS)
Safari blocks auto-play by default, but you can allow it on specific websites or globally.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Safari on macOS:
- Open Safari and visit the website where you want auto-play enabled.
- Right-click on the address bar and click on Settings for This Website.
- In the Auto-Play drop-down, select Allow All Auto-Play.
Global Auto-Play Settings for Safari:
- Open Safari and select Safari in the top menu.
- Go to Settings (or Preferences).
- Click the Websites tab.
- Select Auto-Play from the sidebar.
- Set the global preference to Allow All Auto-Play.
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox blocks most auto-play by default, but you can configure it for specific websites or globally.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Firefox:
- Open Firefox and click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Click on Privacy & Security in the left menu.
- Scroll to Permissions and click Settings next to Autoplay.
- Add websites to allow auto-play or select Allow Audio and Video globally.
Opera
Opera, built on Chromium, has auto-play blocked by default, but it allows customization.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Opera:
- Open Opera and click on the Opera logo at the top-left corner.
- Navigate to Settings (or press Alt + P).
- Scroll down to Advanced and click on the menu item.
- Go to the Privacy and Security section and then go to Site Settings.
- Click Media and select Autoplay.
- Choose Allow sites to automatically play sound to enable auto-play with audio or Block for more control.
Opera also allows you to manage site-specific auto-play permissions.
Amazon Silk Browser (Fire Tablets and Fire Stick)
The Silk Browser blocks auto-play by default, but you can adjust this setting for both Fire Tablets and Fire Stick devices.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Silk Browser on Fire Tablets:
- Open the Silk Browser and tap the Menu icon (three vertical dots).
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down to Advanced.
- Find the Media or Auto-Play option.
- Toggle Allow Auto-Play to enable video and audio to auto-play on websites.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Silk Browser on Fire Stick:
- Open the Silk Browser on your Fire Stick.
- Navigate to the Menu (three horizontal lines) on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Scroll down to Settings.
- Select Advanced.
- Look for the Media section and toggle Allow Auto-Play to enable it.
For Fire Stick, this will enable videos to automatically play on websites you visit. Some streaming platforms may have their own auto-play policies that override browser settings.
Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet allows users to control auto-play settings for video and audio.
Steps to Enable Auto-Play in Samsung Internet:
- Open Samsung Internet and tap the Menu (three horizontal lines) at the bottom-right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Sites and downloads.
- Tap Auto-Play videos and toggle the setting to On.
This setting enables videos to automatically play when you visit sites, but it can also be toggled off to conserve data or avoid distractions.
In Closing…
Enabling auto-play features is simple across most major browsers, though each browser handles it differently. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Silk, or Samsung browsers, following these steps will allow you to control how videos and audio auto-play when you visit websites.