Facebook: Here's How to Stop Auto-Play Videos on Mobile

Users can prevent clips from automatically playing

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By default, Facebook will automatically play videos as users come across them in the Facebook mobile application. However, users have the option to stop videos from automatically playing.

Our guide will show you how to stop videos from automatically playing in the Facebook mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner of the screen.



Screenshot of Facebook's home feed with a red arrow pointing at the "Menu" icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Scroll down and tap “Settings & privacy.”



Screenshot of Facebook's menu screen with a red arrow pointing at "Settings & privacy"

Step 3: Tap “Settings.”


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