mp4 video not launching automatically on first page of project

Mar 14, 2022

I created a Storyline project that should, on the first page, automatically launch an mp4 video file that I uploaded to the timeline.  I have the Show Video: In Slide option selected and the Play Video: automatically option selected.  

When I click Preview, the video automatically launches.  However, when I publish the project to 360 Review and launch the project I get a black screen with a launch button on it.

Please see screen shot attachments.  Does anyone know how to fix this?

Sarah H.

 

1 Reply
Joseph Francis

"Due to the new autoplay policies in some browsers, audio and video on the first slide of a course might not work. To fix this problem, Articulate added a play button to Storyline and Studio courses that have audio or video introductions. By clicking the play button, learners give their browsers permission to play the media..."

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And:

"Google no longer allows videos with audio to autoplay in Chrome 66+. As a result, a video on the first slide of a Storyline or Studio course might not work. Here's how to update your courses so learners have the best experience in Chrome..."

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