Modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) block autoplay with sound to protect users from intrusive media. Combining auto_play=1 with muted=1 satisfies this policy and guarantees the player starts on every device. The viewer can unmute manually once playback begins.
Preview
Props & interactive options
| Prop | Type | Default | Description | Try it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| auto_play | url param | off | Start playback automatically. | |
| muted | url param | off | Start muted (required for autoplay). | |
| loop | url param | off | Loop playback. |
Browsers block autoplay with sound. Enabling
auto_play automatically enables muted so playback can start; viewers can then unmute manually.
Documentation
The simplest way to embed the Videas video player on your site. This demo shows the default configuration with autoplay, muted start, and standard controls.
Code
HTML
Frequently asked questions
In the Videas dashboard, open the video you want to embed, click the Share tab, then copy the iframe code under "Embed". You can append any of the URL parameters listed in the API reference to fine-tune behaviour.
Yes. Setting auto_play=1&muted=1&loop=1 is the typical recipe for a silent looping hero video. Pair it with controls=0 if you want to hide the control bar for a pure-visual effect.