How To Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play on FB App and Web Version : Step by Step Guide

I don't know if it's just a glitch in their system or if Facebook has actually chosen to auto-play shared videos by default to increase views -- but if you also find it annoying, here's how you can stop FB from forcing you to watch all those clips.

Web-Version:

1. Go to your Account Settings by clicking on the 'Down Arrow' on the top right corner of the screen.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

2. Under Settings, go to Videos.

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3. In the Auto-Play Videos section, click on the drop-down menu and turn it 'Off'.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

Facebook Applicaton for Android:

1. Click on the Setting Tab on the top right corner of the app.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

2. Scroll down and go to App Settings.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

3. Under App Settings, click on 'Videos play automatically'.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

4. Turn if off.

Stop Facebook Video Auto-Play

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