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Autoplay VIMEO video
Hi,
I am attempting to embed a Vimeo video into a Storyline 360 slide. The video should autoplay with audio upon slide load. However, the Vimeo embed code is not functioning as expected. What is the correct procedure?
Thank
Hi,
Have you checked to make sure that the autoplay is set to 1 in the embed code, such as autoplay=1?
Here is a page with instructions: How do I add autoplay and loop parameters to my video’s embed code? – Vimeo Help Center
Hi Kendal,
The code is correct, but need to click on the Play buttonMost modern web browsers (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) have policies in place to block autoplaying videos by default. This is mainly for the following reasons:
- User Experience: Autoplaying videos can be disruptive, especially when users visit a page with multiple videos or loud sound. It's generally considered intrusive to have videos start automatically without user consent.
- Bandwidth Considerations: Autoplay videos consume bandwidth and resources, which can be problematic for users with limited internet speeds or data plans.
While autoplay is blocked by default, there is an important exception: autoplay is allowed if the video is muted. Try updating your code with:
autoplay=1&muted=1&
Vimeo - Troubleshooting-Autoplay-restrictions
