Autoplay is an option that allows for the automatic playing of the next suggested video or the next video in a collection playlist without the need to click 'Play' each time. This guide explains how Autoplay works and how to manage the feature.
Autoplay for the Website
For Users to enable or disable Autoplay for each content
For individual videos, the toggle option can be found right under the native video player, right next to the 'Next Video'.
For collections, the toggle option can be found at the top-right corner of the collection playlist.
The toggle on the left indicates that the option is disabled, and if on the right, the option is enabled.
NOTE: Browser policies and certain extensions may impact the behavior of the Autoplay feature, which is beyond Uscreen’s control.
For Web Developers to enable or disable Autoplay by default
You can use JavaScript to enable or disable autoplay for all videos across your entire storefront by default. The script below can be inserted at the Head Code Snippet.
The value of 'false' disables autoplay by default, and changing its value to 'true' enables the feature.
<script>
window.localStorage.setItem('AUTOPLAY', false)
</script>
WARNING: This workaround requires coding knowledge. If you're not familiar with JavaScript, we recommend consulting a web developer to implement the changes. Be sure to back up your Snippets before making any modifications.
Autoplay for Mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Autoplay is available on iOS and Android mobile apps (version 3.4.5+) and allows videos to play automatically in sequence when watching content in collections, categories, or playlists.
Controls
Autoplay is enabled by default on mobile apps
Users can enable/disable autoplay by tapping Account (bottom of the app) and turning off Autoplay under Playback Options
This setting is saved and persists across sessions
Limitations
Autoplay only works when streaming videos, not with downloaded content
When casting via AirPlay or Chromecast, autoplay behavior may conflict with the Allow Background Audio feature, especially the pause/play controls of AirPlay
Autoplay for TV Apps (Apple, Android, Roku, Fire TV)
Autoplay is enabled by default on all TV apps and automatically plays the next video in collections, categories, or playlists.
Controls
Autoplay is enabled by default on mobile apps
Limitations
No User Control: Unlike mobile apps, TV apps do not offer an option for users to disable autoplay. This limitation is due to restrictions implemented by the device manufacturers
NOTE: We'd like to hear from you. You are always very welcome to submit suggestions for improving the features!