How to Stop Videos from Automatically Playing on Facebook (Phone & Desktop)
Are you also annoyed by videos autoplaying while scrolling through the feed on Facebook? Don’t worry! you are not alone. Facebook’s video autoplay feature not only consumes more internet data but also drains your phone’s battery quickly.
But the good news is that Facebook also lets you turn off autoplay videos on mobile and desktop. By turning off Facebook video autoplay, you can save yourself from distractions and get more control over your feed. In this article, I have shared how you can stop videos from autoplaying on the Facebook app and Facebook website.
How to Stop Videos from Automatically Playing on Facebook App
If you use the Facebook app mostly on an Android phone or iPhone and want to stop videos from autoplaying in the fb feed, then follow the steps given below. This is a great way to save internet data while using Facebook.
To turn off autoplay videos on Facebook (android and iPhone):
1. Open Facebook App on Your Phone.
2. Tap on ☰ Icon with Profile Picture at Top Right (Android) and Bottom Right (iOS).
3. Tap on Settings & Privacy.
4. Scroll Down and Tap on Cellular Data Usage.
5. Select Never Autoplay Videos under the Autoplay Section.
That’s it! Now videos will no longer autoplay in your Facebook app unless you manually tap on it to play.
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How to Stop Videos from Automatically Playing on Facebook on Desktop
If you use the Facebook website on your desktop browser instead of the Facebook app, you probably use WiFi. Even if you don’t have to worry about internet data, autoplaying videos on the Facebook website can be distracting. By following the steps given below, you can disable Facebook video autoplay on a PC, laptop, or computer.
To turn off autoplay videos on Facebook website:
Step 1: Open Facebook.com Website on Your Desktop Browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).
Step 2: Click on Your Profile Icon at Top Right Corner and Select Settings & Privacy.
Step 3: Click on Settings.
Step 4: Click on Media Under the Preferences Section.
Step 5: Click on Default Button Next to Auto-Play Videos.
Step 6: Select Off.
That’s all! Now no Facebook videos will automatically play on your desktop.
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FAQs
Q 1. Can I enable auto-play for videos only when connected to Wi-Fi?
Answer – Yes! You can do it on your Facebook app. Facebook offers an option to auto-play videos only when you’re connected to Wi-Fi. To enable it, open Facebook App > Settings & Privacy > Cellular Data Usage > Select ‘On Wi-Fi Only’.
Q 2. Does stopping video auto-play help with battery life?
Answer – Yes! By stopping videos from automatically loading and playing, you can save both battery life and processing power of your device.
Q 3. Can I stop the sound from auto-playing in Facebook videos?
Answer – Yes! Fortunately, Facebook offers a separate option to mute auto-playing videos. To do so, open Facebook App > Settings & Privacy > Cellular Data Usage > Turn Off the ‘Video Start with Sound’ Toggle.
I hope you have found this article very helpful and learned how to stop videos from autoplaying on the Facebook app and Facebook website. If you are facing any problem, then let us know by commenting below. Please share this article.
