Facebook has recently changed the way videos are viewed on your phone. One of the most interesting functions of the new update is the reproduction in a small window that you can take anywhere on the screen, but not all are advantages. Until now the videos did not play unless you pressed them, but now they will do it automatically and with the sound active. If you don't want that audiovisual content does not sound on Facebook we teach you to deactivate this option.
Mute videos before watching
These new features for how Facebook's video content works will arrive very soon, so until now your app will behave as usual unless you have the beta version enabled. This is an improvement that YouTube uses in a similar way, although in their case it doesn't allow you to move the video beyond the bottom right corner where it stops when minimized. For reference, this floating mode helps you to Continue browsing without losing the videoHowever, it is useful to know how to control sound and playback.
As we mentioned, once the application is updated, videos will play automatically with sound includedBut there is a way to disable it. The procedure is as simple as navigating through the software settings. Once you press the options button located in the upper right corner, visually represented by three horizontal lines, go to your account settings. There you will find the section you are looking for: "Activate sound on videos on your timeline." Simply disable it to stop the autoplay. Keep in mind that this setting affects the sound startsHowever, it does not stop autoplay on its own; for that, change the Autoplay option according to your platform.
How to disable autoplay on Android
- Play the three stripes icon in the top right of the Facebook app.
- Sign in Settings and privacy and then press Configuration.
- Scroll to Multimedia content and contacts and access Automatic playback.
- Choose one of these options that suits you best: With mobile data and Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi only (recommended to save data); or Never play videos automatically to completely disable Autoplay.
If you also want to avoid unexpected sounds, combine this configuration with the switch of Videos that start with sound in Facebook settings. You can also activate mode Silence on your phone so that the audio does not play even when the video starts.
How to turn off autoplay on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Open the menu three stripes on the Facebook app.
- Toca Settings and privacy and then Configuration.
- Go to Multimedia content and contacts and enters Videos and photos (in some versions it appears as Multimedia content).
- Opens Automatic playback and select: With mobile data and Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi only; or Never play videos automatically.
To control the audio, check the setting of Videos in the Feed that start with sound and turn it off if you prefer that the clips remain silent until you decide.
How to disable autoplay in your browser (PC or laptop)
- Click on the down arrow icon in the top right of Facebook.
- Choose Settings and privacy and then Configuration.
- In the side menu, go to Videos.
- En Play videos automatically, choose Disabled.
If you use multiple devices, it's a good idea. configure each one To ensure that Facebook behaves the same way every time you log in, disabling Autoplay is useful for save data when browsing without Wi-Fi, and also to reduce exposure to sensitive content which could appear in the Feed without prior notice.
This is the latest news from Facebook
Now that you know everything about mute autoplay on Facebook No video will play in your app without your permission. This won't prevent you from enjoying the app's new features, but you may not have noticed some other new features that Mark Zuckerberg's social network has recently added.
The last to appear was the pack of cards that the folks in Menlo Park have prepared for Valentine's Day. If you missed congratulating your partner, you still have time to send him a very original one on social networks. But the one that will be most useful to you has to do with time. That's how it is, Facebook will tell you the meteorological conditions day with temperature and probability of rain. At the moment it is in English and appears according to the time of day along with the initial greeting that appears under the publications box.
In addition to these features, the floating video window lets you adjust consumption and attention while you continue browsing. Combined with the Autoplay and sound settings, you can achieve a quieter feed, with muted videos and only when there is Wi‑Fi connection If that's your preference. This flexibility is especially useful if you share mobile data or want to prevent clips from playing with violent or unwanted images.
Remember that if the menus change at any point, the key terms you should search for in the app are: Settings and privacy, Multimedia content o Videos and photos, as well as the specific section of Automatic playbackOn the website, the block of Videos Within Settings, you can centralize everything related to playback and sound.
With these options enabled to your liking, your Facebook experience will be more safe, quiet and efficientavoiding sudden sound shocks, reducing data usage, and giving you complete control over what plays and when.