Preventing the automatic playback of videos with sound had already been a priority in Google Chrome 64. And following that line, similar changes will be implemented in version 66 of the browser.
Google Chrome 66 will finally block the automatic playback of videos with sound
Google Chrome 66 will finally block the automatic playback of videos, following a series of parameters. According to the Google team, videos will only play if they have no audio or are muted. If you frequently interact with the site and play content. Or if you have taken any action to start playback.
And for mobile devices, automatic playback will only be allowed if the user added the website to the home screen.
So the media will have to meet a number of specifications if they want to reach users with automatic playback, interrupting their browsing dynamics. And users, at last, won’t be surprised with unexpected sounds of newly opened eyelashes, which are a great source of distraction.
At the moment, Google Chrome 66 is in beta phase. And it is possible that the stable version will be released in the next few weeks. So those who want to try this new dynamic can opt for the beta version, or wait until the browser is updated.