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giovannifant074
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2 years ago

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...
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giovannifant074
Community Member
2 years ago

Hi Kendal,
The code is correct, but need to click on the Play button

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Nedim
Community Member
2 years ago

Most 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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