Allow or block media autoplay in Firefox
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Firefox blocks all media with sound from playing automatically. If you want a website to automatically play media, you can give it permission by following one of the methods below.
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Site settings
When Firefox is actively blocking a video with sound, a special icon will appear in the address bar. Click the in the address bar to open the Control Center where you can toggle the option to block or allow Autoplay sound. This option will always appear in the Control Center.
Add sites to your list to autoplay media
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and then select or , depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select .
- Select the panel.
- Scroll down to the Permissions section.
- Find the Block websites from automatically playing setting and click to manage your list.
Always allow or disallow media autoplay
To always allow or disallow autoplay for all media with sound, follow these steps:
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and then select or , depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select .
- Select the panel.
- Scroll down to the Permissions section.
- Use the setting to change your preference. Your selection will apply to all media for all websites.
Notification prompts
When a website tries to play media automatically, Firefox will alert you by showing a message. Choose Allow or Don’t Allow to let Firefox remember the permission setting for this website. If you uncheck Remember this decision, Firefox will remember the setting for this website in the current tab only.
Site settings
Click the in the address bar to open the Control Center, where you can clear the permission so that Firefox no longer remembers the setting.
Add sites to your list to autoplay media
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and then select or , depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select .
- Select the panel.
- Scroll down to the Permissions section.
- Find For websites that autoplay sound and click to manage your list.
Always allow or disallow media autoplay
To always allow or disallow autoplay for all media with sound, follow these steps:
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and then select or , depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select .
- Select the panel.
- Scroll down to the Permissions section.
- Next to For websites that autoplay sound, click the drop-down menu to choose or . Your selection will apply to all media for all websites.