Ipad 17.5.1 how to disable auto play videos in Safari

I find out auto play videos to be extremely distracting and annoying. How do I turn this off? iPadOS version 17.5.1. I already have motion turned off in accessibility, doesn’t seem to work.

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 11:11 AM

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brbo

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Aug 5, 2024 7:12 PM in response to Bubazilla

Try Settings —> Accessibility —> Per App Settings —> Safari —> Auto Video Previews —> Off.

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