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Facebook decided to implement auto-playing video ads; here's how to disable…

April 17, 2014 by Paul Spoerry 6 Comments

Facebook decided to implement auto-playing video ads; here's how to disable them
As if I needed one more thing to hate about Facebook. Now they've decided that auto-playing video ads are cool. Here's how to stop them (when you can). 

Desktop
* Either load the following settings page directly: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=videos
* Or open the main Facebook website, click on the down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen, select settings from the context menu that opens up, and then on the settings page videos listed on the left sidebar there.
* The Auto-Play Videos setting is turned on by default. To turn it off, click on on and switch it to off.

Android
There is no way to completely disable Facebook's video ads on mobile. However, you can disable them when you're not on Wi-Fi: 
* Open Facebook, open the left sidebar, and tap "App Settings."
* Check the "Auto-Play Videos on Wi-FI Only" box.

iOS
* Go to the iOS Settings app from the home screen, and open up Facebook's settings.
* Tap the Settings option and under "Video," switch the "Auto-Play on Wi-Fi Only" option on.

src: http://www.ghacks.net/2014/04/14/disable-auto-play-videos-facebook/

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About Paul Spoerry

I’m a groovy cat who’s into technology, Eastern Thought, and house music. I’m a proud and dedicated father to the coolest little guy on the planet (seriously, I'm NOT biased). I’m fascinated by ninjas, the Internet, and anybody who can balance objects on their nose for long periods of time.

I have a utility belt full of programming languages and a database of all my knowledge on databases... I practice code fu. Oh, I've also done actual Kung Fu, and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

I run. I meditate. I dance. I blog at PaulSpoerry.com, tweet @PaulSpoerry, and I'm here on Google+.

I'm currently work for IBM developing web enabled insurance applications for IBM and support and develop a non-profit called The LittleBigFund.

Comments

  1. Patrick Plante says

    April 17, 2014 at 1:58 am

    Click on 'Logout' on either device and video ads won't play, trust me!

  2. Paul Spoerry says

    April 17, 2014 at 2:00 am

    Oh… and then just don't log back on. BRILLIANT +Patrick Plante!!!!

  3. Simon Cousins says

    April 17, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Step 1 : Close Facebook tab
    Step 2 :

  4. Ian Thomas says

    April 17, 2014 at 2:22 am

    Lol awesome

  5. Paul Spoerry says

    April 17, 2014 at 3:19 am

    +Simon Cousins 
    Step 3: Profit!

  6. Luke Larris says

    April 17, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Step 1: Deactivate your Facebook account
    Step 2: Less profit for Facebook
    Step 3: Mental profit for you

    Bam. Best decision I've made in a long time.

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