Disable auto play of videos on websites

Using Brave browser in iOS:

When I browse to certain websites, a video will automatically play along with audio even when the phone is on silent mode. This creates serious usability issues when the video pops up and audio starts blasting in quiet spaces. I tested with Safari and it will at least mute the video so it does not disrupt anything.

Please provide an option to disable auto playing of video and audio.

Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary):

Go to this website for example: https://www.nfl.com/scores/

  1. Be annoyed by the video and audio

  2. Quickly try and mute the sound so it does not annoy people around you.

Actual Result (gifs and screenshots are welcome!):
Annoying videos play

Expected result:
I want a way to make it stop

Reproduces how often:
Every time

Brave Version(about:brave):
1.73(97)

** Android/iOS Model (what device are you using?):**
iOS 18.0.1
iPhone 13 mini

Additional Information:
Safari mutes the video. At least this would be a step in the right direction.

Brave Browser Settings > FEATURES > Playlist >

Disable everything . . . test . . . and later, enable what you will.

You might also do an iOS Shutdown.

I went to the playlist section, disabled everything, closed Brave, restarted iOS. The problem persists. Still playing video and audio automatically even in silent mode.

@kendom090 ,

I would “hit it with a hammer”:

Go to Brave Browser Settings > Shields & Privacy >

BRAVE SHIELDS GLOBAL DEFAULTS settings:

  • Trackers & Ads Blocking: Aggressive
  • Block Scripts: enable
  • Block all Cookies: enable
  • Block Fingerprinting: enable
  • Block Cookie Consent Notices: enable

OTHER PRIVACY SETTINGS:

  • Private Browsing Only: enable

Next, enable all of the Brave Browser Settings > Shields & Privacy > CLEAR PRIVATE DATA

And then click the “Clear Data Now” button.

Be certain to completely exit / quit the Brave Browser app:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/109359

And do an iOS Shutdown TWICE.

If I disable scripts and block cookies that works but it creates other serious usability issues with the browser. If I could disable scripts per site this might be a workable option but its a global option which just breaks most all sites on the internet.

Setting to Aggressive does not do anything.

Pretty sure this is a legitimate bug that will require some dev work.

Tips regarding Brave Shields:

I have more success, with:

  • Brave Shields UP
  • Either Allow All Cookies or Block 3rd Party Cookies, but NOT Blocking All Cookies
  • Allowing JavaScripts from specific sources, but NOT Allowing All JavaScripts
  • Trackers & Ads treatment: Aggressive (at first), and then incrementally relaxing that setting
  • Fingerprinting (aka footprinting) blocking: Strict (at first), and then incrementally relaxing that setting

I almost NEVER use:

  • All of Brave Shields UP
  • All of Brave Shields DOWN

Study:

Shields Basics

https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001053072-Shields

How do I configure global and site-specific Shields settings?

https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023646212-How-do-I-configure-global-and-site-specific-Shields-settings

How do I use Shields while browsing?

https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022806212-How-do-I-use-Shields-while-browsing


I have tried every available setting to make this stop and nothing has worked. This appears to be a legitimate bug. It should be easily reproducible by anyone who tries it.

There are several site this happens with aside from the one I posted. Some sites auto play video and audio still. There should be a way to disable the video auto play.

And, you have DISABLED all the Playlist settings?

And, you have DISABLED(?):

Brave Browser > Settings > DISPLAY > Media > Enable Background Audio


Issues at Chromium:

have the possibility of disabling auto play of videos and audio [2023]
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40941513

please add option to block video autostart [2020]
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40699036