How to set up autoplay media settings in Brave.

Introduction

Autoplaying media—videos or audio that start playing automatically when you load a webpage—can be distracting or consume unwanted bandwidth. Brave Browser, known for its privacy-focused features and built-in ad blocker, also provides robust controls over media autoplay. This article guides you step by step in configuring autoplay settings in Brave, both globally and on a per-site basis.

Why Control Autoplay

• Reduce Distractions: Prevent unexpected sounds or video playback.
• Save Bandwidth: Avoid loading large video streams you did not intend to watch.
• Extend Battery Life: On laptops and mobile devices, stopping unwanted media conserves power.
• Improve Page Load Speeds: Pages load faster when media elements are paused by default.

Overview of Brave’s Autoplay Controls

Brave’s autoplay settings are built on the Chromium platform. You can:

• Set a global default policy for all websites.
• Override that policy on specific sites.
• Use Brave’s Shields panel to block media on the fly.

Accessing Brave Settings

1. Open Brave Browser.
2. Click the menu icon (three horizontal bars) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.

Step-by-Step: Global Autoplay Configuration

1. In Settings, click Privacy and security in the left sidebar.
2. Choose Site and Shields Settings.
3. Scroll down to Additional content settings and expand it.
4. Click Sound.
5. Find the Autoplay section.
6. Select one of the following options:
• Default: Websites choose if media plays automatically (Chromium default).
• Allow: Permit all sites to autoplay media.
• Block: Prevent all sites from automatically playing media.
7. Changes are saved automatically no need to click Save.

Table: Autoplay Policy Options

Site-Specific Overrides

You may want some sites to autoplay while blocking others. Brave lets you customize per-site autoplay settings:

1. Visit the website you wish to configure.
2. Click the lock icon or shield icon in the address bar.
3. Select Site settings.
4. Under Permissions, find the Sound or Autoplay entry.
5. Choose Allow or Block for this site.
6. Refresh the page to apply the new setting.

Using Brave Shields for Quick Control

• Click the Brave Shields lion icon next to the address bar.
• Toggle Block media autoplay on or off.
• This change affects only the current site.

Advanced Method: Experimental Flags

If you want more granular control or newer autoplay policies, Brave exposes Chromium flags. Use these with caution—they may be unstable:

1. Type brave://flags in the address bar and press Enter.
2. Search for “autoplay.”
3. Enable flags such as Autoplay policy or Document user activation is required for cross-origin.
4. Relaunch Brave when prompted.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If autoplay still occurs, ensure no conflicting extensions are overriding your settings.
• Clear cache and cookies for a site if your per-site settings seem ignored.
• Update Brave to the latest version: click menu gt About Brave.
• Refer to Brave’s official support at support.brave.com.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you regain control over media autoplay in Brave Browser. Whether you prefer a global block, selective site permissions, or quick toggles with Shields, Brave offers the flexibility to match your browsing style and conserve resources. Enjoy a quieter, faster, and more privacy-focused web experience!

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