Autoplay videos offers an engaging way to automatically start video content when visitors land on your page. Here's everything you need to know about implementing autoplay effectively:

Basic Implementation

• Upload your video to a video block
• Adjust playback settings to enable autoplay
• For third-party videos, use custom embed codes with autoplay parameters

Important Considerations

• Use only one autoplaying video per page to prevent multiple simultaneous playbacks
• Video banners and GIFs autoplay by default
• Mobile devices support video banner autoplay but may restrict other autoplaying videos
• Most browsers restrict autoplay with sound to protect user experience

Browser-Specific Behavior

• Safari and Firefox: Block autoplay with sound (users can adjust settings)
• Chrome: Restricts autoplay with sound per their autoplay policy
• Users can modify browser settings to enable autoplay

Third-Party Service Implementation YouTube:

• Add

  ?autoplay=1

  to embed URL
• Use

  &autoplay=1

  if URL already contains

  ?

Vimeo:

• Add

  ?autoplay=1

  to embed URL
• Follow Vimeo's documentation for detailed setup

Animoto:

• Enable Autostart in Embedded Video settings
• Copy and paste the generated embed code

Special Cases Background Videos:

• Loop automatically without sound
• Autoplay by default

Index Galleries Support:

• Momentum template group
• Pacific template group
• Note: Grid index pages only support autoplay in gallery pages, not thumbnail grids

Remember to check current browser documentation for the latest autoplay policies and restrictions before implementation.

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